Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240178252). IMAGE SENSOR simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 IMAGE SENSOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGE SENSOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sung Hyuck Cho of Suwon-si (KR)
Young Chan Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
Seung Hyun Lee of Suwon-si (KR)
IMAGE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240178252 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image sensor with unit pixels, each containing a first and second sub-pixel with corresponding sub-lens areas on a lens array. The first sub-lens area includes a first micro lens, and the second sub-lens area includes a second micro lens with a depression in its central area.
- Unit pixels with first and second sub-pixels
- Lens array with first and second sub-lens areas
- First micro lens in first sub-lens area
- Second micro lens in second sub-lens area with a depression
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in digital cameras, smartphones, security cameras, and other imaging devices.
Problems Solved
This technology helps improve image quality, sharpness, and light sensitivity in image sensors.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include enhanced image resolution, improved low-light performance, and overall better image quality.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be applied in consumer electronics, surveillance systems, medical imaging devices, and automotive cameras.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar image sensor technologies with micro lenses and sub-pixels, but the specific configuration described in this patent application may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does the depression in the second micro lens affect image quality?
The abstract mentions a depression in the central area of the second micro lens, but it does not explain how this feature impacts image capture or sensor performance.
Are there any specific manufacturing processes required for creating the unit pixels and lens array described in the patent application?
The abstract does not provide details on the production methods or techniques needed to implement this technology in practical applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
in one embodiment, an image sensor includes unit pixels, each of the unit pixel including a first sub-pixel and a second sub-pixel adjacent to the first sub-pixel in a plan view of the image sensor; and a lens array including a first sub-lens area on the first sub-pixel of each unit pixel and a second sub-lens area on the second sub-pixel of each unit pixel. the first sub-lens area may include a first micro lens, and the second sub-lens area includes a second micro lens. in addition, the first micro lens may include a depression defined in a central area thereof.
