公开(公告)号：US09209345B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US14084392

申请日：2013-11-19

Applicant: SiOnyx, Inc.

Inventor： Homayoon Haddad ,  Jutao Jiang

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14629 ,  H01L27/1463 ,  H01L27/14632 ,  H01L27/1464 ,  H01L27/14689 ,  H01L31/02327 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/182

Abstract: Photosensitive devices and associated methods are provided. In one aspect, for example, a photosensitive imager device can include a semiconductor layer having multiple doped regions forming a least one junction, a textured region coupled to the semiconductor layer and positioned to interact with electromagnetic radiation. The textured region can be formed from a series of shallow trench isolation features.

Abstract translation: 提供光敏设备及相关方法。 在一个方面，例如，光敏成像器件可以包括具有形成至少一个结的多个掺杂区域的半导体层，耦合到半导体层并被定位成与电磁辐射相互作用的纹理区域。 纹理化区域可以由一系列浅沟槽隔离特征形成。

公开(公告)号：US20150270306A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14223938

申请日：2014-03-24

Applicant: SiOnyx, Inc.

Inventor： Homayoon Haddad ,  Jutao Jiang ,  Jeffrey McKee ,  Drake Miller ,  Leonard Forbes ,  Chintamani Palsule

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/14638 ,  H01L27/14609 ,  H01L27/1462 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14629 ,  H01L27/1463 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14685 ,  H01L27/14689 ,  H01L27/14698

Abstract: Photosensitive devices and associated methods are provided. In one aspect, for example, a photosensitive imager device can include a semiconductor substrate having multiple doped regions forming at least one junction, a textured region coupled to the semiconductor substrate and positioned to interact with electromagnetic radiation, and an electrical transfer element coupled to the semiconductor substrate and operable to transfer an electrical signal from the at least one junction. In one aspect, the textured region is operable to facilitate generation of an electrical signal from the detection of infrared electromagnetic radiation. In another aspect, interacting with electromagnetic radiation further includes increasing the semiconductor substrate's effective absorption wavelength as compared to a semiconductor substrate lacking a textured region.

Abstract translation: 提供光敏设备和相关方法。 在一个方面，例如，光敏成像器件可以包括具有形成至少一个结的多个掺杂区域的半导体衬底，耦合到半导体衬底并被定位成与电磁辐射相互作用的纹理区域以及耦合到 半导体衬底并且可操作以从所述至少一个结转移电信号。 在一个方面，纹理化区域可操作以便于从红外线电磁辐射的检测中产生电信号。 在另一方面，与电磁辐射相互作用进一步包括与缺少纹理区域的半导体衬底相比增加半导体衬底的有效吸收波长。

公开(公告)号：US20140154891A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US13931624

申请日：2013-06-28

Applicant: SiOnyx, Inc.

Inventor： Keith Donaldson ,  Jason Sickler ,  James E. Carey ,  Romek Nowak

IPC: H01L21/324 ,  H01L21/67 ,  G21K5/08

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for laser processing semiconductor materials are provided. In one aspect, a system for uniformly laser irradiating at least one wafer can include a wafer platter operable to receive and support a one or more wafers, a rotational movement system coupled to the wafer platter, the rotational movement system being operable to rotate the wafer platter in at least one of a clockwise or a counter clockwise direction, and a linear movement system coupled to the wafer platter and operable to move the wafer platter along one or more linear axes. The system can also include a laser source oriented to deliver laser radiation onto a wafer supported by the wafer platter at a fixed angle relative to the surface of the wafer, where the rotational movement system and the linear movement system are operable to maintain the fixed angle across the entirety of the wafer surface.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于激光加工半导体材料的装置，系统和方法。 在一个方面，用于均匀激光照射至少一个晶片的系统可以包括可操作以接收和支撑一个或多个晶片的晶片盘片，连接到晶片片的旋转运动系统，所述旋转运动系统可操作以使晶片 在顺时针或逆时针方向中的至少一个盘片上，以及耦合到晶片盘片的线性移动系统，并且可操作以沿着一个或多个直线轴线移动晶片盘片。 该系统还可以包括激光源，其定向为以相对于晶片表面固定的角度将激光辐射传送到由晶片片支撑的晶片上，其中旋转运动系统和线性运动系统可操作以保持固定角度 跨越整个晶片表面。

公开(公告)号：US20150372040A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14747875

申请日：2015-06-23

Applicant: SiOnyx, Inc.

Inventor： Martin U. Pralle ,  Jeffrey McKee ,  Jason Sickler

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/1463 ,  H01L27/14607 ,  H01L27/1462 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/14629 ,  H01L27/14645 ,  H01L27/14685 ,  H01L27/14689

Abstract: Light trapping pixels, devices incorporating such pixels, and various associated methods are provided. In one aspect, for example, a light trapping pixel device can include a light sensitive pixel having a light incident surface, a backside surface opposite the light incident surface, and a peripheral sidewall disposed into at least a portion of the pixel and extending at least substantially around the pixel periphery. The pixel can also include a backside light trapping material substantially covering the backside surface and a peripheral light trapping material substantially covering the peripheral sidewall. The light contacting the backside light trapping material or the peripheral light trapping material is thus reflected back toward the pixel.

Abstract translation: 提供了光捕获像素，并入这些像素的装置以及各种相关的方法。 在一个方面，例如，光捕获像素装置可以包括具有光入射表面的光敏像素，与光入射表面相对的背面，以及设置在像素的至少一部分中的外围侧壁，至少延伸 基本上围绕像素周边。 像素还可以包括基本上覆盖背面的背面光捕获材料和基本覆盖周边侧壁的外围光捕获材料。 因此，与背面的光捕获材料或周围的光捕获材料接触的光被反射回到像素。

公开(公告)号：US20140313386A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US14183338

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: SiOnyx, Inc.

Inventor： Jutao Jiang ,  Matt Borg

IPC: H04N5/374

CPC classification number: H04N5/374 ,  H01L27/14654 ,  H04N5/35581 ,  H04N5/3591

Abstract: A method of providing blooming protection to a CMOS imager having a pixel array of a plurality of pixels arranged in rows and columns, where the CMOS imager is operable to capture high dynamic range images using a rolling shutter, is provided. Such a method can include reading out charge accumulated by the pixels in a readout row of a first integration time, applying a reset to the readout row for a reset time sufficient to allow readout and reset to occur in at least one subsequent row, and starting a second integration time of the pixels in the readout row, wherein the second integration time is shorter than the first integration time, and wherein the at least one subsequent row is a sufficient number of rows to have a combined reset to preclude blooming effects from the pixel array during the second integration time.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种对具有排列成行和列的多个像素的像素阵列的CMOS成像器提供防晕保护的方法，其中CMOS成像器可操作以使用滚动快门捕获高动态范围图像。 这种方法可以包括读出由第一积分时间的读出行中的像素积累的电荷，向读出行施加一个复位时间的复位时间，足​​以允许在至少一个后续行中发生读出和复位，并且启动 所述读出行中的所述像素的第二积分时间，其中所述第二积分时间比所述第一积分时间短，并且其中所述至少一个后续行是足够数量的行以具有组合复位以排除来自所述第一积分时间 像素阵列在第二个积分时间。

公开(公告)号：US20140191354A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US14209592

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: SiOnyx, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Vineis

IPC: H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/0236

CPC classification number: H01L31/02363 ,  H01L31/02725 ,  H01L31/1804 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: Novel laser processed semiconductor materials, systems, and methods associated with the manufacture and use of such materials are provided. In one aspect, for example, a method of processing a semiconductor material can include providing a semiconductor material and irradiating a target region of the semiconductor material with a beam of laser radiation to form a laser treated region. The laser radiation is irradiated at an angle of incidence relative to the semiconductor material surface normal of from about 5° to about 89°, and the laser radiation can be at least substantially p-polarized.

Abstract translation: 提供了与这种材料的制造和使用有关的新型激光加工半导体材料，系统和方法。 一方面，例如，半导体材料的处理方法可以包括提供半导体材料并用激光束照射半导体材料的目标区域以形成激光处理区域。 以相对于半导体材料表面法线的入射角约5°至约89°的角度照射激光辐射，并且激光辐射可以至少基本上是p极化的。

公开(公告)号：US09939251B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US14206890

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: SiOnyx, Inc.

Inventor： Homayoon Haddad ,  Chen Feng ,  Leonard Forbes

IPC: G01B11/02 ,  H04N13/02 ,  G06T7/571 ,  G06T7/557

CPC classification number: G01B11/026 ,  G06T7/557 ,  G06T7/571 ,  G06T2207/10148 ,  H04N13/236 ,  H04N13/271

Abstract: Stacked imager devices that can determine distance and generate three dimensional representations of a subject and associated methods are provided. In one aspect, an imaging system can include a first imager array having a first light incident surface and a second imager array having a second light incident surface. The second imager array can be coupled to the first imager array at a surface that is opposite the first light incident surface, with the second light incident surface being oriented toward the first imager array and at least substantially uniformly spaced. The system can also include a system lens positioned to direct incident light along an optical pathway onto the first light incident surface. The first imager array is operable to detect a first portion of the light passing along the optical pathway and to pass through a second portion of the light, where the second imager array is operable to detect at least a part of the second portion of light.

公开(公告)号：US09905599B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-27

申请号：US14747875

申请日：2015-06-23

Applicant: SiOnyx, Inc.

Inventor： Martin U. Pralle ,  Jeffrey McKee ,  Jason Sickler

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/1463 ,  H01L27/14607 ,  H01L27/1462 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/14629 ,  H01L27/14645 ,  H01L27/14685 ,  H01L27/14689

Abstract: Light trapping pixels, devices incorporating such pixels, and various associated methods are provided. In one aspect, for example, a light trapping pixel device can include a light sensitive pixel having a light incident surface, a backside surface opposite the light incident surface, and a peripheral sidewall disposed into at least a portion of the pixel and extending at least substantially around the pixel periphery. The pixel can also include a backside light trapping material substantially covering the backside surface and a peripheral light trapping material substantially covering the peripheral sidewall. The light contacting the backside light trapping material or the peripheral light trapping material is thus reflected back toward the pixel.

公开(公告)号：US20150356351A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14761854

申请日：2014-01-17

Applicant: SIOnyx, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen D. Saylor ,  Martin U. Pralle ,  James E. Carey ,  Homayoon Haddad

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  H04N5/33

CPC classification number: G06K9/00604 ,  G01S7/4816 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G06K9/00255 ,  G06K9/2036 ,  G06K9/209 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14649 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N9/045

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for authenticating an individual or user using biometric features is provided. In one aspect, for example, a system for authenticating a user through identification of at least one biometric feature can include an active light source capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation having a peak emission wavelength at from about 700 nm to about 1200 nm, where the active light source is positioned to emit the electromagnetic radiation to impinge on at least one biometric feature of the user, and an image sensor having infrared light-trapping pixels positioned relative to the active light source to receive and detect the electromagnetic radiation upon reflection from the at least one biometric feature of the user. The system can further include a processing module functionally coupled to the image sensor and operable to generate an electronic representation of the at least one biometric feature of the user from detected electromagnetic radiation, and an authentication module functionally coupled to the processing module that is operable to receive and compare the electronic representation to an authenticated standard of the at least one biometric feature of the user to provide authentication of the user.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用生物特征来验证个人或用户的系统，设备和方法。 在一个方面，例如，用于通过识别至少一个生物特征来认证用户的系统可以包括能够发射具有约700nm至约1200nm的峰值发射波长的电磁辐射的主动光源，其中活动 光源被定位成发射电磁辐射以照射到使用者的至少一个生物特征，以及具有相对于主动光源定位的红外光俘获像素的图像传感器，用于当从该光源反射时接收和检测电磁辐射 用户的至少一个生物特征。 该系统还可以包括功能上耦合到图像传感器的处理模块，并且可操作以从检测到的电磁辐射生成用户的至少一个生物测定特征的电子表示，以及功能上耦合到处理模块的认证模块，该认证模块可操作以 接收和比较电子表示与用户的至少一个生物特征的认证标准，以提供用户的认证。

公开(公告)号：US09064764B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-23

申请号：US13841120

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: SiOnyx, Inc.

Inventor： Martin U. Pralle ,  Jeffrey McKee ,  Jason Sickler

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/1463 ,  H01L27/14607 ,  H01L27/1462 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/14629 ,  H01L27/14645 ,  H01L27/14685 ,  H01L27/14689

Abstract: Light trapping pixels, devices incorporating such pixels, and various associated methods are provided. In one aspect, for example, a light trapping pixel device can include a light sensitive pixel having a light incident surface, a backside surface opposite the light incident surface, and a peripheral sidewall disposed into at least a portion of the pixel and extending at least substantially around the pixel periphery. The pixel can also include a backside light trapping material substantially covering the backside surface and a peripheral light trapping material substantially covering the peripheral sidewall. The light contacting the backside light trapping material or the peripheral light trapping material is thus reflected back toward the pixel.

Abstract translation: 提供了光捕获像素，并入这些像素的装置以及各种相关的方法。 在一个方面，例如，光捕获像素装置可以包括具有光入射表面的光敏像素，与光入射表面相对的背面，以及设置在像素的至少一部分中的外围侧壁，至少延伸 基本上围绕像素周边。 像素还可以包括基本上覆盖背面的背面光捕获材料和基本覆盖周边侧壁的外围光捕获材料。 因此，与背面的光捕获材料或周围的光捕获材料接触的光被反射回到像素。