Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240186345). IMAGE SENSORS simplified abstract
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IMAGE SENSORS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jonghyun Go of Seongnam-si (KR)
Jae-Kyu Lee of Seongnam-si (KR)
IMAGE SENSORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240186345 titled 'IMAGE SENSORS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image sensor for securing an area of a photodiode, which includes a pixel area and a transistor area adjacent to the pixel area. The pixel area consists of a photodiode and a floating diffusion area, while the transistor area contains transistors extending along the edge of the pixel area, including a reset transistor, source follower transistors, and selection transistors.
- The image sensor includes a pixel area with a photodiode and a floating diffusion area.
- The transistor area adjacent to the pixel area contains transistors such as a reset transistor, source follower transistors, and selection transistors.
- The reset transistor and one source follower transistor share a common drain area.
- The source follower transistors and selection transistors each share a common source area or drain area between two adjacent transistors.
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in security systems, surveillance cameras, and other imaging devices that require high-quality image sensing capabilities.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of securing an area of a photodiode effectively, ensuring accurate image capture and processing.
Benefits
The image sensor provides enhanced security features, improved image quality, and efficient operation in various applications.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be applied in the development of advanced security cameras, medical imaging devices, and industrial inspection systems.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in image sensor technology includes similar designs with photodiodes and transistors, but the specific configuration described in this patent application may offer unique advantages in terms of performance and functionality.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing image sensor designs in terms of sensitivity and noise reduction capabilities?
This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing image sensor designs in terms of sensitivity and noise reduction capabilities. Further research or testing may be needed to evaluate the performance of this technology in comparison to others on the market.
What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this image sensor technology in practical applications?
The article does not address potential limitations or challenges in implementing this image sensor technology in practical applications. Factors such as cost, compatibility with existing systems, and scalability may need to be considered before widespread adoption.
Original Abstract Submitted
an image sensor for securing an area of a photodiode includes a pixel area and a transistor area adjacent to the pixel area. the pixel area may include a photodiode and a floating diffusion area. the transistor area may include transistors extending along an edge of the pixel area. the transistors in the transistor area may include a reset transistor, one or more source follower transistors, and one or more selection transistors, and the reset transistor and one source follower transistor adjacent to the reset transistor may share a common drain area. the source follower transistors and the selection transistors may each share a common source area or a common drain area between two adjacent transistors thereof.
