公开(公告)号：US09451240B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US13961160

申请日：2013-08-07

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Jang-woo You ,  Yong-hwa Park ,  Hee-sun Yoon ,  Yong-chul Cho

IPC: H04N13/02

CPC classification number: H04N13/207 ,  H04N13/218 ,  H04N13/254 ,  H04N13/257

Abstract: A 3-dimensional (3D) image acquisition apparatus capable of simultaneously obtaining a color image and a depth image in a single shooting operation is provided. The apparatus includes a light source for radiating illumination light having a predetermined wavelength onto an object; a lens unit having at least four object lenses; an image sensor including at least four sensing regions for individually receiving light focused by the object lenses and for generating images; and at least three optical shutters individually facing at least three of the at least four object lenses and for modulating incident light with predetermined gain waveforms.

Abstract translation: 提供了能够在单次拍摄操作中同时获得彩色图像和深度图像的三维（3D）图像获取装置。 该装置包括用于将具有预定波长的照明光照射到物体上的光源; 具有至少四个物镜的透镜单元; 包括至少四个感测区域的图像传感器，用于分别接收由所述物镜聚焦的光并产生图像; 以及至少三个光学百叶窗分别面对至少四个物镜中的至少三个，并且用预定的增益波形调制入射光。

公开(公告)号：US09894347B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-13

申请号：US14252086

申请日：2014-04-14

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Hee-sun Yoon ,  Jang-woo You ,  Yong-hwa Park ,  Yong-chul Cho ,  Min-chul Yu

IPC: H04N13/00 ,  H04N13/02 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S7/481

CPC classification number: H04N13/271 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/89

Abstract: Provided is a 3-dimensional (3D) image acquisition apparatus and a method of driving the same. The 3D image acquisition apparatus includes a light source, an optical shutter, an image sensor, an image signal processor, and a controller. The light source is configured to project illumination light on an object. The optical shutter is configured to modulate the illumination light reflected from the object with a predetermined gain waveform. The image sensor is configured to generate a depth image by detecting the illumination light modulated by the optical shutter. The image signal processor is configured to calculate a distance from the 3D image acquisition apparatus to the object using the depth image generated by the image sensor. The controller is configured to control an operation of the light source and an operation of the optical shutter.

公开(公告)号：US09182614B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US13725010

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Yong-chul Cho ,  Sang-hun Lee ,  Yong-hwa Park ,  Chang-young Park ,  Jong-oh Kwon ,  Jang-woo You ,  Hee-sun Yoon

IPC: G02F1/00 ,  H01L31/18 ,  G01C3/08 ,  G02F1/015

CPC classification number: G02F1/00 ,  G01C3/08 ,  G02F1/015 ,  G02F2001/0157 ,  G02F2203/12 ,  H01L31/18

Abstract: A large-area transmissive type optical image modulator, a method of manufacturing the same, and an optical apparatus including the transmissive type optical image modulator are provided. The large-area transmissive type optical image modulator includes: a base substrate; a first expitaxial layer formed on the base substrate; a second expitaxial layer formed on the first expitaxial layer; a first electrode formed on the first expitaxial layer and spaced apart from the second expitaxial layer; a second electrode formed on the second expitaxial layer; and a transparent substrate covering the second expitaxial layer and the second electrode, wherein the base substrate includes a through hole corresponding to a light emitting area, and the first expitaxial layer may include an n-type or p-type doping material.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种大面积透射型光学图像调制器，其制造方法和包括透射型光学图像调制器的光学装置。 大面积透射型光学图像调制器包括：基底; 形成在所述基底基板上的第一外延层; 形成在第一外延层上的第二外延层; 形成在所述第一外延层上并与所述第二外延层隔开的第一电极; 形成在所述第二外延层上的第二电极; 以及覆盖所述第二外延层和所述第二电极的透明基板，其中所述基底基板包括对应于发光区域的通孔，并且所述第一外延层可以包括n型或p型掺杂材料。

公开(公告)号：US09151711B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US14050839

申请日：2013-10-10

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. ,  GWANGJU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Inventor： Yong-chul Cho ,  Jae-hyung Jang ,  Yong-hwa Park ,  Chang-soo Park ,  Jong-In Song

IPC: G01N21/41 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H01L31/153 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H05B33/08 ,  H01L27/148 ,  H01L27/15

CPC classification number: G01N21/41 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14806 ,  H01L27/15 ,  H01L31/153 ,  H01L31/1892 ,  H05B33/0842 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: An optoelectronic shutter, a method of operating the same, and an optical apparatus including the optoelectronic shutter are provided. The optoelectronic shutter includes a phototransistor which generates an output signal from incident input light and a light emitting diode serially connected to the phototransistor. The light emitting diode outputs output light according to the output signal, and the output signal is gain-modulated according to a modulation of a current gain of the phototransistor.

Abstract translation: 提供光电快门，其操作方法和包括光电快门的光学设备。 光电快门包括一个光电晶体管，其产生来自入射输入光的输出信号和串联连接到光电晶体管的发光二极管。 发光二极管根据输出信号输出输出光，并根据光电晶体管的电流增益的调制对输出信号进行增益调制。

公开(公告)号：US09190545B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US14283797

申请日：2014-05-21

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. ,  GWANGJU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Inventor： Yong-chul Cho ,  Yong-tak Lee ,  Chang-young Park ,  Byung-hoon Na ,  Yong-hwa Park ,  Gun-wu Ju

IPC: H01S5/34 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  G02F1/017 ,  H01L33/06 ,  G02F1/015

CPC classification number: H01L31/035236 ,  G01S7/4914 ,  G01S17/36 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G02F1/017 ,  G02F1/01725 ,  G02F2001/0155 ,  G02F2201/34 ,  H01L31/02327 ,  H01L33/06

Abstract: An optical device is provided including an active layer having two outer barriers and a coupled quantum well between the two outer barriers. The coupled quantum well includes a first quantum well layer, a second quantum well layer, a third quantum well layer, a first coupling barrier between the first quantum well layer and the second quantum well layer, and a second coupling barrier between the second quantum well layer and the third quantum well layer. A thickness of the first quantum well layer and a thickness of the third quantum well layer are each different from a thickness of the second quantum well layer. Also, an energy level of the first quantum well layer and an energy level of the third quantum well layer are each different from an energy level of the second quantum well layer.

Abstract translation: 提供一种光学装置，其包括具有两个外部屏障的有源层和两个外部屏障之间的耦合的量子阱。 耦合量子阱包括第一量子阱层，第二量子阱层，第三量子阱层，第一量子阱层和第二量子阱层之间的第一耦合势垒以及第二量子阱之间的第二耦合势垒 层和第三量子阱层。 第一量子阱层的厚度和第三量子阱层的厚度各自不同于第二量子阱层的厚度。 此外，第一量子阱层的能级和第三量子阱层的能级各自不同于第二量子阱层的能级。

公开(公告)号：US09082909B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US14148009

申请日：2014-01-06

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. ,  GWANGJU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Inventor： Yong-chul Cho ,  Yong-tak Lee ,  Chang-young Park ,  Byung-hoon Na ,  Yong-hwa Park ,  Gun-wu Ju ,  Hee-ju Chio

IPC: H01L31/0352

CPC classification number: H01L31/035209 ,  G02F1/01725 ,  G02F2001/0175 ,  G02F2202/101

Abstract: Provided is an optical device which includes an active layer which includes at least two outer barriers and at least one coupled quantum well, each of the at least one coupled quantum well is sandwiched between the at least two outer barriers. Each of the at least one coupled quantum well includes at least three quantum well layers and at least two coupling barriers interposed between the at least three quantum layers. The at least two coupling barriers have a potential energy which is higher than a ground level and is lower than energy levels of the at least two outer barriers.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种光学器件，其包括有源层，该有源层包括至少两个外部屏障和至少一个耦合量子阱，所述至少一个耦合量子阱中的每一个被夹在所述至少两个外部屏障之间。 所述至少一个耦合量子阱中的每一个包括至少三个量子阱层和插入在所述至少三个量子层之间的至少两个耦合屏障。 所述至少两个耦合屏障具有高于地平面并且低于所述至少两个外部屏障的能量水平的势能。