Abstract:
A complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor and a pixel data readout method of the same are provided. The CMOS image sensor includes: a first readout line which outputs pixel data from a shared pixel group in an odd row of a column of a pixel array in a Bayer pattern during a horizontal period; and a second readout line which outputs pixel data from a shared pixel group in an even row of the column of the pixel array during the horizontal period, wherein pixel data output to the first and second readout lines during the horizontal period correspond to a basic Bayer pattern and pixels from which pixel data are read out in each column sequentially shifts in a column direction at each horizontal period.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a linear vibration motor. The motor includes a casing surrounding the top and widthwise side of the motor, and a bracket surrounding the bottom and lengthwise side of the motor. A plate is provided on an inner surface of a side of the bracket and integrally has a cylindrical part to accommodate a coil. A mass body is provided in a central portion of the bracket and vibrates horizontally, a yoke is provided on a side surface of the mass body, and a magnet is mounted to a central portion of the yoke to be inserted into an internal space of the coil. A spring couples the plate with the yoke, thus transmitting vibratory force to the motor. An extension part extends from an end of the spring, and a bearing is provided on an end of the extension part, thus minimizing friction with the casing.
Abstract:
There are provided a character entry apparatus and a character entry method using numeric keys, the character entry apparatus including: a number input section having ten numeric keys of 0 to 9 for entry of a number set corresponding to a desired character; a display for displaying the character corresponding to the number set; and a controller for storing a character input table providing an arrangement of a plurality of characters each corresponding to a number set and when a number set is input through the number input section, controlling to display the corresponding character arranged in the character input table and associated with the number set through the display, the number set being formed to include a first number selected from a first number group having a plurality of numbers and a second number selected from a second number group having a plurality of numbers arranged independent of the first number group. The character entry apparatus and method may enhance the character input speed and simplify the character entry procedure.
Abstract:
A method of operating an image sensor, which includes a plurality of pixels including a photo diode that accumulates photocharges generated according to incident light, is provided. The method includes changing a potential of the photo diode by applying a hulk control signal at a first voltage level to a ground terminal, transferring the photocharges accumulated at the photo diode to a floating diffusion node, and generating a pixel signal according to a potential of the floating diffusion node.
Abstract:
An FPCB and a method of manufacturing the same, in which an electrical signal-conductive portion of the FPCB is subjected to little stress so as not to be broken by fatigue in spite of repeated bending of the FPCB, thereby increasing the lifetime of the FPCB.
Abstract:
A current limitation method of a display device includes: calculating a brightness average in each frame of an inputted image; calculating a brightness difference between successive frames of the image by using the calculated brightness average, and calculating a cumulative average brightness value by cumulating the brightness average with respect to the frames included in a frame length which is varied depending on the brightness difference; converting the cumulative average brightness value into a preset brightness adjustment value; and adjusting the brightness of the inputted image according to the brightness adjustment value.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a horizontal linear vibrator which can reduce the thickness but increase the strength of vibrations while at the same time guaranteeing a sufficiently long lifetime and satisfactory responsivity. The horizontal linear vibrator includes a casing, a bracket, a vibration unit and springs. The casing defines an internal space therein. A first magnet is attached to an upper plate of the casing. The bracket is coupled to the lower end of the casing. The second magnet is attached to the bracket such that different poles of the first and second magnets face each other. The vibration unit has a weight, and a cylindrical coil which is provided in or under the weight. The springs are coupled to the sidewall plates of the casing or the bracket. The springs elastically support the vibration unit to allow the vibration unit to vibrate in the horizontal direction.
Abstract:
A method of fabricating a T-gate is provided. The method includes the steps of: forming a photoresist layer on a substrate; patterning the photoresist layer formed on the substrate and forming a first opening; forming a first insulating layer on the photoresist layer and the substrate; removing the first insulating layer and forming a second opening to expose the substrate; forming a second insulating layer on the first insulating layer; removing the second insulating layer and forming a third opening to expose the substrate; forming a metal layer on the second insulating layer on which the photoresist layer and the third opening are formed; and removing the metal layer formed on the photoresist layer. Accordingly, a uniform and elaborate opening defining the length of a gate may be formed by deposition of the insulating layer and a blanket dry etching process, and thus a more elaborate micro T-gate electrode may be fabricated.
Abstract:
A unit pixel of an image sensor which operates in global shutter mode is provided. The unit pixel includes a photo diode area including a photo diode configured to accumulate photocharges generated from incident light during a first period and a storage diode area including a storage diode configured to receive and store the photocharges from the photo diode. The photo diode corresponds to a micro lens that focuses the incident light.
Abstract:
An image sensor includes a photo detector for accumulating charges in response to an incident light, a storage unit for storing the charges, a first transmission gate for transmitting the charges from the photo detector to the storage unit, a second transmission gate for transmitting the charges from the storage unit to the floating diffusion node, a reset gate for resetting the floating diffusion node in response a reset gate signal, and a coupling circuit connected between the reset gate and the storage unit.