Method of generating image by compensating excluded pixel data and image generation device therewith

    公开(公告)号:US09681063B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-13

    申请号:US14608716

    申请日:2015-01-29

    CPC classification number: H04N5/2621 H04N5/23212 H04N5/23229

    Abstract: A method of generating an image using an image capturing device includes generating an imperfect image excluding data corresponding to one or more pixel sensors by capturing an object while the object is focused. A defocused image is generated to include the data corresponding to the one or more pixel sensors generated using neighboring pixel sensors around the one or more pixel sensors while the object is defocused. The data corresponding to the one or more pixel sensors is extracted based on data in the generated imperfect image and data in the generated defocused image. A final image is then generated by reflecting the extracted data to at least one of the generated imperfect image or the generated defocused image.

    CAMERA DEVICES HAVING AUTOFOCUS PIXELS
    2.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240236523A9

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-11

    申请号:US18389970

    申请日:2023-12-20

    CPC classification number: H04N25/704 H01L27/14627

    Abstract: A camera device includes an image sensor including a pixel array and a logic circuit, with the camera device further comprising an optical module that includes a plurality of lenses arranged in a path of travel of light incident on the image sensor. The pixel array includes a plurality of pixels having a general pixel, a first autofocus pixel and a second autofocus pixel, and at least one of the plurality of lenses has an edge that extends in a first direction. A height of an upper surface of the microlens, included in the first autofocus pixel, is different from a height of an upper surface of the microlens included in the second autofocus pixel.

    SENSING MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20210049340A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-18

    申请号:US16806011

    申请日:2020-03-02

    Abstract: An electronic device includes a substrate, a plurality of light sources, the plurality of light sources configured to emit an optical signal to an object through the substrate, at least one sensor underneath the substrate, the at least one sensor configured to detect biometric information associated with the object by receiving a reflected light signal, the reflected light signal corresponding to the optical signal reflected off the object and transferred through the substrate, and a multi-lens array including at least one support layer, a plurality of first lenses, and a plurality of second lenses, the at least one support layer in an upper portion of the at least one sensor, the plurality of first lenses on an upper surface of the at least one support layer, and the plurality of second lenses on a lower surface of the at least one support layer.

    IMAGE SENSOR HAVING NANO-PHOTONIC LENS ARRAY AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE IMAGE SENSOR

    公开(公告)号:US20250022899A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-16

    申请号:US18440696

    申请日:2024-02-13

    Abstract: An image sensor includes a sensor substrate including a plurality of pixels that are two-dimensionally disposed in a first direction and a second direction; and a nano-photonic lens array including a first pixel corresponding region, a second pixel corresponding region, a third pixel corresponding region, and a fourth pixel corresponding region respectively corresponding to the plurality of pixels, wherein each of the first to fourth pixel corresponding regions includes a plurality of nano-structures that are arranged to condense light of a first wavelength, light of a second wavelength, and light of a third wavelength respectively onto the plurality of pixels, and in each of the second pixel corresponding region and the fourth pixel corresponding region, cross-sectional area sizes of the plurality of nano-structures are distributed asymmetrically in the first direction, the second direction, and a first diagonal direction, and are distributed symmetrically in a second diagonal direction that crosses the first diagonal direction.

    CAMERA DEVICES HAVING AUTOFOCUS PIXELS
    5.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240137667A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-25

    申请号:US18389970

    申请日:2023-12-20

    CPC classification number: H04N25/704 H01L27/14627

    Abstract: A camera device includes an image sensor including a pixel array and a logic circuit, with the camera device further comprising an optical module that includes a plurality of lenses arranged in a path of travel of light incident on the image sensor. The pixel array includes a plurality of pixels having a general pixel, a first autofocus pixel and a second autofocus pixel, and at least one of the plurality of lenses has an edge that extends in a first direction. A height of an upper surface of the microlens, included in the first autofocus pixel, is different from a height of an upper surface of the microlens included in the second autofocus pixel.

    IMAGE SENSOR INCLUDING COLOR SEPARATION LENS ARRAY AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE IMAGE SENSOR

    公开(公告)号:US20220399387A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-15

    申请号:US17840916

    申请日:2022-06-15

    Abstract: An image sensor includes a sensor substrate including a plurality of pixels configured to sense light; a color separation lens array including a plurality of pixel corresponding regions facing the plurality of pixels, wherein each pixel corresponding region of the plurality of pixel corresponding regions includes one or more nanoposts, and the one or more nanoposts are configured to form a phase profile that separates incident light for each wavelength, and to concentrate light in different wavelength bands on the plurality of pixels; and a filter array positioned between the sensor substrate and the color separation lens array, and including a plurality of transparent regions altematingly arranged with a plurality of filters corresponding to a single color.

    Camera devices having autofocus pixels

    公开(公告)号:US11882372B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-23

    申请号:US17189348

    申请日:2021-03-02

    CPC classification number: H04N25/704 H01L27/14627

    Abstract: A camera device includes an image sensor including a pixel array and a logic circuit, with the camera device further comprising an optical module that includes a plurality of lenses arranged in a path of travel of light incident on the image sensor. The pixel array includes a plurality of pixels having a general pixel, a first autofocus pixel and a second autofocus pixel, and at least one of the plurality of lenses has an edge that extends in a first direction. A height of an upper surface of the microlens, included in the first autofocus pixel, is different from a height of an upper surface of the microlens included in the second autofocus pixel.

    Sensing module and electronic device including the same

    公开(公告)号:US11675112B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-13

    申请号:US16806011

    申请日:2020-03-02

    Abstract: An electronic device includes a substrate, a plurality of light sources, the plurality of light sources configured to emit an optical signal to an object through the substrate, at least one sensor underneath the substrate, the at least one sensor configured to detect biometric information associated with the object by receiving a reflected light signal, the reflected light signal corresponding to the optical signal reflected off the object and transferred through the substrate, and a multi-lens array including at least one support layer, a plurality of first lenses, and a plurality of second lenses, the at least one support layer in an upper portion of the at least one sensor, the plurality of first lenses on an upper surface of the at least one support layer, and the plurality of second lenses on a lower surface of the at least one support layer.

    Image sensor and imaging apparatus having the same

    公开(公告)号:US11532657B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-20

    申请号:US16855384

    申请日:2020-04-22

    Abstract: An image sensor includes a plurality of pixels configured to receive an optical signal incident through a first lens portion; a planarization layer that has a same refractive index as a refractive index of the first lens portion; a second lens portion that is configured to classify the optical signal incident through the first lens portion according to an incidence angle, and is configured to deliver the optical signal to each of the plurality of pixels; and image processing circuitry configured to generate a subject image by combining one or more subimages obtained from the optical signal, wherein the planarization layer is arranged between the second lens portion and the plurality of pixels.

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