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公开(公告)号：US11159756B2
公开(公告)日：2021-10-26
申请号：US16148490
申请日：2018-10-01
Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor： Toshiaki Ono , Masatsugu Itahashi , Naoki Inatani , Yu Maehashi , Hidekazu Takahashi
IPC: H04N5/3745 , H04N5/217 , H01L27/146
Abstract: At least one solid-state image pickup element includes a plurality of pixels that are arranged in a two-dimensional manner. Each of the plurality of pixels includes a plurality of photoelectric conversion units each including a pixel electrode, a photoelectric conversion layer disposed on the pixel electrode, and a counter electrode disposed such that the photoelectric conversion layer is sandwiched between the pixel electrode and the counter electrode. In one or more embodiments, each of the plurality of pixels also includes a microlens disposed on the plurality of photoelectric conversion units.
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公开(公告)号：US10110797B2
公开(公告)日：2018-10-23
申请号：US15203508
申请日：2016-07-06
Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor： Toshiaki Ono
Abstract: Provided is an imaging device that includes a pixel unit in which each of a plurality of pixels includes m photoelectric conversion units and each of at least a part of the plurality of pixels outputs a first signal based on signal charges of n photoelectric conversion unit or units, where n is less than m; an adder unit configured to add a plurality of first signals output from a plurality of pixels different from each other; a determination unit configured to compare each of the plurality of first signals and a predetermined threshold to determine whether or not the plurality of first signals added by the adder unit include a signal larger than a predetermined threshold; and an output unit configured to output a determination result and the added signal.
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公开(公告)号：US09438837B2
公开(公告)日：2016-09-06
申请号：US14516894
申请日：2014-10-17
Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor： Toshiaki Ono
IPC: H04N5/374 , H04N5/378 , H04N5/3745
CPC classification number: H04N5/37455 , H04N5/378
Abstract: An image sensor including a pixel unit in which a plurality of pixels are arranged in a matrix, an A/D conversion circuit provided corresponding to each column of the matrix and configured to A/D-convert a pixel signal output from the pixel unit and output digital data corresponding to the pixel signal, a memory provided on each column, and a redundant data generation unit configured to generate redundant data based on a generating rule of an error correction code for the digital data, wherein the digital data and the redundant data are stored in the memory.
Abstract translation: 一种图像传感器，包括：矩阵中排列有多个像素的像素单元; A / D转换电路，与所述矩阵的各列对应地设置，并对从像素单元输出的像素信号进行A / D转换;以及 输出对应于像素信号的数字数据，每列上提供的存储器，以及配置为基于数字数据的纠错码的生成规则生成冗余数据的冗余数据生成单元，其中数字数据和冗余数据 存储在存储器中。
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公开(公告)号：US20140375859A1
公开(公告)日：2014-12-25
申请号：US14301552
申请日：2014-06-11
Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor： Toshiaki Ono , Yukio Araoka
IPC: H04N5/378
CPC classification number: H04N5/378 , H01L27/14601
Abstract: Each of pixels in a pixel array includes a photoelectric converter and a readout circuit which outputs a signal in accordance with charges generated in the photoelectric converter. The readout circuit includes a group of transistors which are disposed so as to form a current path fed by a current source. The readout circuit of a pixel in a first line in the array and the readout circuit of a pixel in a second line in the array are disposed between the photoelectric converter of the pixel in the first line and the photoelectric converter of the pixel in the second line. Directions of currents respectively flowing through the group of transistors in the readout circuit of the pixel in the first line and the plurality of transistors in the readout circuit of the pixel in the second line are the same.
Abstract translation: 像素阵列中的每个像素包括光电转换器和根据光电转换器中产生的电荷输出信号的读出电路。 读出电路包括一组晶体管，其被布置成形成由电流源馈送的电流路径。 阵列中第一行中的像素的读出电路和阵列中的第二行中的像素的读出电路设置在第一行中的像素的光电转换器与第二行中的像素的光电转换器之间 线。 分别流过第一行中的像素的读出电路中的晶体管组的电流和第二行中的像素的读出电路中的多个晶体管的电流方向相同。
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公开(公告)号：US20130181115A1
公开(公告)日：2013-07-18
申请号：US13732644
申请日：2013-01-02
Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor： Toshiaki Ono
IPC: H01L27/146
CPC classification number: H01L27/14601 , H01L27/088 , H04N5/3742
Abstract: A solid-state imaging apparatus includes: a read out circuit configured to convert the analog signal generated by a pixel into a digital signal. The read out circuit includes an analog circuit, a digital circuit and a logic circuit arranged between the analog circuit and the digital circuit. The analog circuit is formed within first and second semiconductor regions of first and second conductivity type. The logic circuit is formed within third and fourth semiconductor regions of the first and second conductivity types. The digital circuit is formed within a fifth and sixth semiconductor regions of the first and second conductivity types. The first to sixth semiconductor regions are isolated one from another. And, a number of elements included in the logic circuit is smaller than a number of elements included in the digital circuit.
Abstract translation: 固态成像装置包括：读出电路，被配置为将由像素生成的模拟信号转换为数字信号。 读出电路包括模拟电路，数字电路和布置在模拟电路和数字电路之间的逻辑电路。 模拟电路形成在第一和第二导电类型的第一和第二半导体区域内。 逻辑电路形成在第一和第二导电类型的第三和第四半导体区域内。 数字电路形成在第一和第二导电类型的第五和第六半导体区域内。 第一至第六半导体区域彼此隔离。 并且，包括在逻辑电路中的多个元件小于数字电路中包括的元件的数量。
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公开(公告)号：US09838591B2
公开(公告)日：2017-12-05
申请号：US15148852
申请日：2016-05-06
Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor： Toshiaki Ono
CPC classification number: H04N5/23212 , H04N5/3696 , H04N5/3742
Abstract: Ones of row addresses and column addresses of pixels in a first group are the same as those of a second group. A range of the others of the row addresses and the column addresses of the first group excludes that of the second group. A range of the others of row addresses and column addresses is included in a range of the others of the row addresses and the column addresses of the first and second groups. A portion of the range of the row addresses and the column addresses of the first group overlaps with that of the third group, and the other portion of the range of the first group does not overlap with that of the third group. Intra-group addition signals of the first, second, and third groups are obtained.
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公开(公告)号：US20160337606A1
公开(公告)日：2016-11-17
申请号：US15148852
申请日：2016-05-06
Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor： Toshiaki Ono
CPC classification number: H04N5/23212 , H04N5/3696 , H04N5/3742
Abstract: Ones of row addresses and column addresses of pixels in a first group are the same as those of a second group. A range of the others of the row addresses and the column addresses of the first group excludes that of the second group. A range of the others of row addresses and column addresses is included in a range of the others of the row addresses and the column addresses of the first and second groups. A portion of the range of the others of the row addresses and the column addresses of the first group overlaps with that of the third group, and the other portion of the range of the first group does not overlap with that of the third group. Intra-group addition signals of the first, second, and third groups are obtained.
Abstract translation: 第一组中像素的行地址和列地址的位置与第二组的像素相同。 第一组的行地址和列地址的其他范围的范围不包括第二组的行地址和列地址。 其他行地址和列地址的范围包括在第一和第二组的行地址和列地址的其他范围内。 第一组的行地址和列地址的其他范围的一部分与第三组的行地址和列地址的范围重叠，并且第一组的范围的另一部分不与第三组的范围重叠。 获得第一组，第二组和第三组的组内相加信号。
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公开(公告)号：US20160037117A1
公开(公告)日：2016-02-04
申请号：US14809753
申请日：2015-07-27
Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor： Toshiaki Ono , Masatsugu Itahashi , Naoki Inatani , Yu Maehashi , Hidekazu Takahashi
IPC: H04N5/3745 , H04N5/217
CPC classification number: H04N5/3745 , H01L27/14667 , H04N5/2173
Abstract: At least one solid-state image pickup element includes a plurality of pixels that are arranged in a two-dimensional manner. Each of the plurality of pixels includes a plurality of photoelectric conversion units each including a pixel electrode, a photoelectric conversion layer disposed on the pixel electrode, and a counter electrode disposed such that the photoelectric conversion layer is sandwiched between the pixel electrode and the counter electrode. In one or more embodiments, each of the plurality of pixels also includes a microlens disposed on the plurality of photoelectric conversion units.
Abstract translation: 至少一个固态图像拾取元件包括以二维方式布置的多个像素。 多个像素中的每一个包括多个光电转换单元，每个光电转换单元包括像素电极，设置在像素电极上的光电转换层和配置为使得光电转换层夹在像素电极和对置电极之间的对置电极 。 在一个或多个实施例中，多个像素中的每一个还包括设置在多个光电转换单元上的微透镜。
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公开(公告)号：US09025041B2
公开(公告)日：2015-05-05
申请号：US13724891
申请日：2012-12-21
Applicant: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
Inventor： Toshiaki Ono
CPC classification number: H04N5/335 , H04N5/3575 , H04N5/365 , H04N5/378
Abstract: A solid-state imaging apparatus includes: a plurality of pixels; a reference signal generating circuit configured to generate a ramp signal; a counter performing a counting operation according to the changing of the ramp signal; a read out circuit having a comparator comparing a signal read out from the pixel with the ramp signal, and converting an analog signal outputted from the pixel to a digital signal; and a control circuit configured to adjust a reset potential to be used when the comparator is reset, wherein the control circuit obtains a conversion value derived by converting an analog signal derived of a reset level of the pixel to a digital signal, and adjusts a reference potential based on the conversion value to make a dynamic range of A/D conversion follow the fluctuation of the reset level of the pixel.
Abstract translation: 固态成像装置包括：多个像素; 参考信号发生电路，被配置为产生斜坡信号; 计数器，根据斜坡信号的变化执行计数操作; 读出电路，具有比较从像素读出的信号与斜坡信号的比较器，以及将从像素输出的模拟信号转换为数字信号; 以及控制电路，被配置为调整当所述比较器复位时要使用的复位电位，其中所述控制电路获得通过将所述像素的复位电平导出的模拟信号转换为数字信号而导出的转换值，并且调整参考 基于转换值的电位使得A / D转换的动态范围遵循像素的复位电平的波动。
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10.发明申请PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, IMAGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DRIVING PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE 有权光电转换装置，成像系统和驱动光电转换装置的方法公开(公告)号：US20150062395A1
公开(公告)日：2015-03-05
申请号：US14475365
申请日：2014-09-02
Applicant: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
Inventor： Toshiaki Ono , Kazumichi Morita
IPC: H04N5/3745 , H04N5/232 , H04N5/378
CPC classification number: H04N5/37457 , H04N5/347 , H04N5/378
Abstract: An AD conversion unit AD-converts a first analog signal output from a clamping unit and generated based on a signal generated at a first photoelectric conversion unit. Then, while the first analog signal is clamped at a reference level, signals generated based on the signals generated at the first and second photoelectric conversion units are applied to the clamping unit, whereby the AD conversion unit AD-converts a second analog signal output from the clamping unit.
Abstract translation: AD转换单元AD转换由钳位单元输出的第一模拟信号，并基于在第一光电转换单元处产生的信号产生。 然后，当第一模拟信号被钳位在参考电平时，基于在第一和第二光电转换单元处产生的信号产生的信号被施加到钳位单元，由此AD转换单元AD转换从 夹紧单元。
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