Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240292120). IMAGE SENSOR simplified abstract
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IMAGE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240292120 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR
The patent application describes an image sensor that can generate both image data and event data related to changes in intensity of optical signals received by the pixels.
- The image sensor includes processing circuitry to convert optical signals into electrical signals for each pixel during a first exposure time.
- Event data with a higher frame rate than the image data is generated to capture changes in intensity of the optical signals.
- The sensor receives and packs the image data and event data for each exposure time to generate output data.
Potential Applications: - High-speed imaging for capturing fast-moving objects or events. - Surveillance systems for detecting sudden changes in lighting conditions. - Robotics for real-time monitoring of the environment.
Problems Solved: - Efficiently capturing both image data and event data in a single sensor. - Providing detailed information on changes in intensity of optical signals.
Benefits: - Enhanced image quality with additional event data. - Real-time analysis of changes in the environment. - Improved performance in dynamic lighting conditions.
Commercial Applications: Title: High-Speed Imaging Sensor for Surveillance and Robotics This technology can be used in surveillance systems for security monitoring and in robotics for real-time environment analysis. The high-speed imaging capabilities make it ideal for applications requiring quick response to changes in lighting conditions.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the event data with a higher frame rate benefit the overall image capture process?
- The event data allows for more detailed analysis of changes in intensity, providing additional context to the captured images.
2. What are the potential limitations of using a sensor with both image and event data capabilities?
- One potential limitation could be the increased complexity of processing and analyzing the combined data streams.
Original Abstract Submitted
provided is an image sensor. the image sensor including a plurality of pixels, and processing circuitry configured to, generate first image data by converting optical signals received by each of the plurality of pixels during a first exposure time into electrical signals, generate event data including information related to a change in intensity of the optical signals received by each of the plurality of pixels during the first exposure time, the event data having a frame rate greater than a frame rate of the first image data, receive the first image data and the event data, and generate output data by sequentially packing the first image data and the event data corresponding to the first exposure time.
