公开(公告)号：US20170131390A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15405366

申请日：2017-01-13

Applicant: Sharper Shape Oy

Inventor： Tero Heinonen

IPC: G01S7/486 ,  H01L27/146 ,  G01S17/89

CPC classification number: G01S7/4863 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/4257 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/448 ,  G01S17/00 ,  G01S17/107 ,  G01S17/89 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H01L27/14609

Abstract: A planar imaging sensor is provided. The planar imaging sensor includes a plurality of photo detectors divided into at least a first group of photo detectors and a second group of photo detectors, the first group of photo detectors having a first detection window and the second group of photo detectors having a second detection window, wherein the second detection window is configured to start later in time than the first detection window.

公开(公告)号：US09634047B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US15087733

申请日：2016-03-31

Applicant: SONY CORPORATION

Inventor： Ryosuke Nakamura ,  Fumihiko Koga ,  Taiichiro Watanabe

IPC: H01L27/14 ,  H01L27/146 ,  G01J1/44

CPC classification number: H01L27/14614 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/448 ,  H01L27/14605 ,  H01L27/1461 ,  H01L27/14612 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/14636 ,  H01L27/14638 ,  H01L27/1464 ,  H01L27/14641 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14645 ,  H01L27/14647 ,  H01L27/14689

Abstract: There is provided a solid-state image pickup device including: a semiconductor substrate (21); a photodiode (11A, 11B) formed in the semiconductor substrate; a transistor (10) having a gate electrode (14) part or all of which is embedded in the semiconductor substrate, the transistor being configured to read a signal electric charge from the photodiode via the gate electrode; and an electric charge transfer layer (13) provided between the gate electrode and the photodiode.

公开(公告)号：US09574940B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14518537

申请日：2014-10-20

Applicant: NATIONAL CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Inventor： Ching-Cherng Sun ,  Yeh-Wei Yu ,  Ting-Wei Lin ,  Che-Chu Lin

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G01M11/00 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/28 ,  G01J1/0403 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0477 ,  G01J1/4257 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J2001/4247 ,  G01J2001/4252 ,  G01J2001/448 ,  G01M11/00

Abstract: A detecting system for detecting an under-test light of an under-test object includes a light spatial distribution unit, a chromatic-dispersion light-splitting unit and a detecting unit. The light spatial distribution unit is disposed on a side of the under-test object to receive the under-test light and form a plurality of point light sources. The chromatic-dispersion light-splitting unit is disposed on a side of the light spatial distribution unit to receive the point light sources and produce a light-splitting signal. The detecting unit is disposed on a side of the chromatic-dispersion light-splitting unit to receive the light-splitting signal and produce an optical field distribution of the under-test light.

Abstract translation: 用于检测被测试物体的被测试光的检测系统包括光空间分布单元，色散分光单元和检测单元。 光空间分配单元设置在被测试对象的一侧以接收未被测试的光并形成多个点光源。 色散分光单元设置在光空间分配单元的一侧以接收点光源并产生分光信号。 检测单元设置在色散分光单元的一侧以接收分光信号并产生未被测试的光的光场分布。

公开(公告)号：US09508402B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-29

申请号：US14258184

申请日：2014-04-22

Applicant: National Chi Nan University

Inventor： Tai-Ping Sun ,  Yi-Chuan Lu ,  Tsung-Shuo Kao

IPC: G11C7/10 ,  G01J1/44 ,  H04N5/357 ,  H04N5/3745 ,  H04N5/378 ,  G01R27/02 ,  G01R27/14 ,  G01L1/20 ,  A61B5/053 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: G11C7/1051 ,  A61B5/0531 ,  A61B5/7225 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/448 ,  G01L1/205 ,  G01R27/02 ,  G01R27/14 ,  H04N5/357 ,  H04N5/3745 ,  H04N5/378

Abstract: A readout device includes a plurality of detecting circuits arranged in rows and columns to form a detecting array, and an output module. Each of the detecting circuits includes two transistors for generating a detection signal associated with impedance at a target site. Through selection of the rows and the columns of the detecting circuits, the output module outputs an output voltage signal having a magnitude positively correlated with magnitude of a selected one of the detection signals received from the detecting circuits.

Abstract translation: 读出装置包括以行和列排列以形成检测阵列的多个检测电路和输出模块。 每个检测电路包括用于产生与目标位置处的阻抗相关联的检测信号的两个晶体管。 通过选择检测电路的行和列，输出模块输出具有与从检测电路接收的所选择的一个检测信号的幅度正相关的幅度的输出电压信号。

公开(公告)号：US09468760B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14840079

申请日：2015-08-31

Applicant: Po-Kang Lin

Inventor： Po-Kang Lin

IPC: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/36 ,  G01J1/44 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61F2/14

CPC classification number: A61N1/36046 ,  A61N1/0543 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J2001/444 ,  G01J2001/446 ,  G01J2001/448

Abstract: The present invention provides a light-driven retina chip capable of receiving a signal light and a background light, including: an array of photodiodes and a plurality of background light eliminating units. The array of photodiodes includes a plurality of photodiodes and a plurality of current amplifying circuits. The signal light is converted into an electric signal and the background light is converted into a plurality of background light currents. The photodiodes are correspondingly connected to the current amplifying circuits. The background light eliminating unit includes a plurality of background light sensing circuits and a plurality of current eliminating circuits. The current eliminating circuits are respectively and electrically connected to the photodiodes of the array of photodiodes. The background light currents generated by the photodiodes from the background light are eliminated by the background light eliminating units, thereby enhancing a dynamic range of the light-driven retina chip.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种能够接收信号光和背景光的光驱视网膜片，包括：光电二极管阵列和多个背景光消除单元。 光电二极管阵列包括多个光电二极管和多个电流放大电路。 信号光被转换为电信号，背景光被转换为多个背景光电流。 光电二极管相应地连接到电流放大电路。 背景光消除单元包括多个背景光感测电路和多个电流消除电路。 电流消除电路分别电连接到光电二极管阵列的光电二极管。 由背景光消除单元消除由背景光产生的光电二极管产生的背景光电流，从而增强光驱视网膜芯片的动态范围。

公开(公告)号：US20160239720A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15041320

申请日：2016-02-11

Applicant: Otsuka Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Yoshi ENAMI ,  Yoshihiko NISHIDA

IPC: G06K9/46 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06K9/52

CPC classification number: G06K9/4661 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0242 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J2001/4247 ,  G01J2001/448 ,  G06K9/2036 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/10144

Abstract: A light distribution characteristic measurement apparatus includes an imaging unit disposed at a predetermined distance from a light source, a movement mechanism that successively changes a positional relation of the imaging unit with respect to the light source, while keeping the distance between the light source and the imaging unit, and a processing module that calculates the light distribution characteristic of the light source. The processing module obtains a plurality of image data taken under a first imaging condition and a plurality of image data taken under a second imaging condition different from the first condition, and determines corrected image information corresponding to a relative position of interest, from first image information corresponding to the relative position of interest included in the image data taken under the first condition and second image information corresponding to the relative position of interest included in the image data taken under the second condition.

Abstract translation: 配光特性测量装置包括：设置在与光源预定距离的成像单元;移动机构，其连续地改变成像单元相对于光源的位置关系，同时保持光源与光源之间的距离; 成像单元和计算光源的光分布特性的处理模块。 处理模块获得在第一成像条件下拍摄的多个图像数据和在与第一条件不同的第二成像条件下拍摄的多个图像数据，并且从第一图像信息中确定与感兴趣的相对位置相对应的校正图像信息 对应于在第一条件下拍摄的图像数据中包括的感兴趣的相对位置和与在第二条件下拍摄的图像数据中包含的感兴趣的相关位置相对应的第二图像信息。

公开(公告)号：US09389119B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US14361617

申请日：2012-11-30

Applicant: Société Française DE Détecteurs INFRAROUGES - SOFRADIR

Inventor： Michel Zecri

IPC: G01J4/00 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/44 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N5/367 ,  H04N5/369 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H01L29/06

CPC classification number: G01J1/0429 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/448 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/1463 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14649 ,  H01L29/0619 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N5/367 ,  H04N5/3698 ,  H04N5/374

Abstract: An array of photodetector is organized along a first organizational axis on a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type. Each photodetector is at least partially formed in the substrate which forms a first electrode of the photodetector. A peripheral polarization ring is formed around the array of photodetectors. The polarization ring is connected to a polarization voltage generator and to the substrate. A read circuit is connected to a photodetector via the second terminal of the photodetector. A first switch connects the photodetector to a generator of an additional voltage. A second switch connects the photodetector to the associated read circuit. The first and the second switches are in opposite states.

Abstract translation: 沿着第一组织轴线在第一导电类型的半导体衬底上组织一组光电检测器。 每个光电检测器至少部分地形成在形成光电检测器的第一电极的基板中。 围绕光电检测器阵列形成外围偏振环。 偏振环连接到偏振电压发生器和衬底。 读取电路经由光电检测器的第二端子连接到光电检测器。 第一开关将光电检测器连接到附加电压的发生器。 第二开关将光电检测器连接到相关联的读取电路。 第一和第二开关处于相反的状态。

公开(公告)号：US20160093659A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14889552

申请日：2014-05-09

Applicant: SONY CORPORATION

Inventor： Ryosuke NAKAMURA ,  Fumihiko KOGA ,  Taiichiro WATANABE

IPC: H01L27/146 ,  G01J1/44

CPC classification number: H01L27/14614 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/448 ,  H01L27/14605 ,  H01L27/1461 ,  H01L27/14612 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/14636 ,  H01L27/14638 ,  H01L27/1464 ,  H01L27/14641 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14645 ,  H01L27/14647 ,  H01L27/14689

Abstract: There is provided a solid-state image pickup device including: a semiconductor substrate (21); a photodiode (11A, 11B) formed in the semiconductor substrate; a transistor (10) having a gate electrode (14) part or all of which is embedded in the semiconductor substrate, the transistor being configured to read a signal electric charge from the photodiode via the gate electrode; and an electric charge transfer layer (13) provided between the gate electrode and the photodiode.

公开(公告)号：US20140332663A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US14361617

申请日：2012-11-30

Applicant: SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE DETECTEURS INFRAROUGES - SOFRADIR

Inventor： Michel Zecri

IPC: G01J1/04 ,  H01L27/146 ,  G01J1/44

CPC classification number: G01J1/0429 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/448 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/1463 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14649 ,  H01L29/0619 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N5/367 ,  H04N5/3698 ,  H04N5/374

Abstract: An array of photodetector is organized along a first organizational axis on a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type. Each photodetector is at least partially formed in the substrate which forms a first electrode of the photodetector. A peripheral polarization ring is formed around the array of photodetectors. The polarization ring is connected to a polarization voltage generator and to the substrate. A read circuit is connected to a photodetector via the second terminal of the photodetector. A first switch connects the photodetector to a generator of an additional voltage. A second switch connects the photodetector to the associated read circuit. The first and the second switches are in opposite states.

Abstract translation: 沿着第一组织轴线在第一导电类型的半导体衬底上组织一组光电检测器。 每个光电检测器至少部分地形成在形成光电检测器的第一电极的基板中。 围绕光电检测器阵列形成外围偏振环。 偏振环连接到偏振电压发生器和衬底。 读取电路经由光电检测器的第二端子连接到光电检测器。 第一开关将光电检测器连接到附加电压的发生器。 第二开关将光电检测器连接到相关联的读取电路。 第一和第二开关处于相反的状态。

公开(公告)号：US20140231627A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14346312

申请日：2012-09-21

Applicant: NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION

Inventor： Atsushi Wakatsuki ,  Tadao Ishibashi

IPC: G01J1/44

CPC classification number: G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/446 ,  G01J2001/448 ,  G02F2/002 ,  G02F2002/008 ,  G02F2201/06 ,  G02F2203/13 ,  G02F2203/50 ,  G02F2203/58 ,  H01Q3/2676 ,  H04B7/06 ,  H04B7/08 ,  H04B10/90 ,  H04B2210/006

Abstract: An opto-electronic integrated circuit includes an optical splitter (12, 13A, 13B) formed on a substrate, the optical splitter branching an input optical signal into N (N is an integer of 2 or more) optical signals, and outputting the optical signals, and N optical phase modulators (15A-15D) formed on the substrate for the respective optical signals output from the optical splitter, the optical phase modulators adjusting the phases of the optical signals based on a phase modulation characteristic in which the phase change amount changes depending on the wavelength of light, and output the optical signals.

Abstract translation: 光电集成电路包括形成在基板上的光分路器（12,13A，13B），光分路器将输入光信号分支为N（N为2以上的整数）的光信号，并输出光信号 ，和形成在基板上的用于从分光器输出的各个光信号的N个光学相位调制器（15A-15D），光相位调制器基于相位变化量改变的相位调制特性来调整光信号的相位 取决于光的波长，并输出光信号。