公开(公告)号：US09426394B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-23

申请号：US14516907

申请日：2014-10-17

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Young-Chan Kim ,  Seung-Sik Kim ,  Tae-Han Kim ,  Eun-Sub Shim ,  Dong-Joo Yang ,  Min-Seok Oh ,  Moo-Sup Lim

IPC: H04N5/361 ,  H04N5/359 ,  H04N5/378 ,  H04N5/3745

CPC classification number: H04N5/361 ,  H04N5/359 ,  H04N5/3651 ,  H04N5/37452 ,  H04N5/37455 ,  H04N5/378

Abstract: A method of processing signals from an image sensor outputting signals from rows of pixels in the image sensor having optical signals, outputting signals from rows of pixels in the image sensor not having optical signals, and correcting the signals from the rows of pixels having optical signals based on the signals corresponding to the rows of pixels not having optical signals.

Abstract translation: 一种处理来自图像传感器的信号的方法，该图像传感器输出具有光信号的图像传感器中的像素行的信号，输出不具有光信号的图像传感器中的像素行的信号，以及校正来自具有光信号的像素行的信号 基于与不具有光信号的像素行对应的信号。

公开(公告)号：US09392203B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US14499658

申请日：2014-09-29

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Min-Seok Oh ,  Seung-Sik Kim ,  Young-Chan Kim ,  Tae-Han Kim ,  Eun-Sub Shim ,  Dong-Joo Yang ,  Moo-Sub Lim

IPC: H04N5/361 ,  H04N5/378 ,  H04N5/3745

CPC classification number: H04N5/378 ,  H04N5/361 ,  H04N5/3745

Abstract: A pixel array includes an array of pixels to receive light, a first pixel to be blocked from receiving the light, and a circuit to adjust signals output from pixels in the array based on a signal from the first pixel. The signals output from the pixels in the array include a first error value. The circuit reduces the first error value in the signals from the pixels in the array based on the signal from the first pixel. The circuit may also reduce a second error value in the signals output from the pixels in the array based on a signal from a second pixel. The first and second pixels may be outside of the pixel array. The first and second error values may be storage diode leakage value and a dark current value.

Abstract translation: 像素阵列包括用于接收光的像素阵列，要阻止接收光的第一像素，以及基于来自第一像素的信号调整从阵列中的像素输出的信号的电路。 从阵列中的像素输出的信号包括第一误差值。 该电路基于来自第一像素的信号，减少来自阵列中的像素的信号中的第一误差值。 电路还可以基于来自第二像素的信号来减少从阵列中的像素输出的信号中的第二误差值。 第一和第二像素可以在像素阵列之外。 第一和第二误差值可以是存储二极管泄漏值和暗电流值。

公开(公告)号：US09743022B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US14851396

申请日：2015-09-11

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Min-Seok Oh ,  Seung-Sik Kim ,  Young-Chan Kim ,  Eun-Sub Shim ,  Dong-Joo Yang ,  Ji-Won Lee ,  Moo-Sup Lim

IPC: H04N5/217 ,  H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/359

CPC classification number: H04N5/3592

Abstract: An image sensor is provided including a pixel array, a correlated double sampling (CDS) unit, an analog-digital converting (ADC) unit, a control unit, and an overflow power voltage control unit. The pixel array includes at least one unit pixel that generates accumulated charges corresponding to incident light in a photoelectric conversion period and outputs an analog signal based on the accumulated charges in a readout period. The CDS unit generates an image signal by performing a CDS operation on the analog signal. An ADC unit converts the image signal into a digital signal. A control unit controls the pixel array, the CDS unit, and the ADC unit. An overflow power voltage control unit controls an overflow power voltage to have a low voltage level in the photoelectric conversion period and controls the overflow power voltage to have a high voltage level in the readout period.

公开(公告)号：US09615041B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US14607133

申请日：2015-01-28

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Seung-Sik Kim ,  Young-Chan Kim ,  Tae-Han Kim ,  Eun-Sub Shim ,  Dong-Joo Yang ,  Min-Seok Oh ,  Moo-Sup Lim

IPC: H04N5/3745 ,  H01L27/30 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H01L27/148

CPC classification number: H04N5/3745 ,  H01L27/14607 ,  H01L27/1461 ,  H01L27/14612 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14623 ,  H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/1464 ,  H01L27/14645 ,  H01L27/14812 ,  H01L27/14818 ,  H01L27/307

Abstract: Provided are an image sensor and a method of manufacturing the same. The method may include forming a photo-electric conversion region and a charge storage region in a semiconductor layer; forming a transistor on a front surface of the semiconductor layer; forming a recess by etching a portion of the semiconductor layer between the charge storage region and a rear surface of the semiconductor layer; and forming on a bottom surface of the recess a shield film that blocks light incident on the charge storage region.

公开(公告)号：US09413991B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14592495

申请日：2015-01-08

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Ji-Won Lee ,  Dong-Joo Yang ,  Min-Seok Oh ,  Moo-Sup Lim

IPC: H04N3/14 ,  H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/355

CPC classification number: H04N5/35518 ,  H04N5/35527

Abstract: A linear-logarithmic image sensor includes a pixel array, a signal generation unit, and a control unit. The pixel array includes at least one unit pixel that generates a leakage signal corresponding to leakage photo-charges and that sequentially generates a first analog signal corresponding to a portion of accumulated photo-charges and a second analog signal corresponding to a whole of the accumulated photo-charges by resetting a floating diffusion node and transferring the accumulated photo-charges from a storage node to the floating diffusion node in response to first and second transfer control signals that are sequentially activated. The signal generation unit includes at least one signal generation block that generates a final analog signal based on the leakage signal, the first analog signal, and the second analog signal. The control unit controls the pixel array and the signal generation unit.

Abstract translation: 线性对数图像传感器包括像素阵列，信号生成单元和控制单元。 像素阵列包括至少一个单位像素，其产生对应于泄漏光电荷的泄漏信号，并且顺序地产生对应于累积光电荷的一部分的第一模拟信号和对应于整个累积照片的第二模拟信号 - 通过重置浮动扩散节点并且响应于顺序地激活的第一和第二传送控制信号将累积的光电荷从存储节点传送到浮动扩散节点来充电。 信号生成单元包括至少一个信号生成块，其基于泄漏信号，第一模拟信号和第二模拟信号生成最终的模拟信号。 控制单元控制像素阵列和信号生成单元。

公开(公告)号：US20150288900A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14592495

申请日：2015-01-08

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Ji-Won Lee ,  Dong-Joo Yang ,  Min-Seok Oh ,  Moo-Sup Lim

IPC: H04N5/365 ,  H04N5/359 ,  H04N5/335 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H04N5/355

CPC classification number: H04N5/35518 ,  H04N5/35527

Abstract: A linear-logarithmic image sensor includes a pixel array, a signal generation unit, and a control unit. The pixel array includes at least one unit pixel that generates a leakage signal corresponding to leakage photo-charges and that sequentially generates a first analog signal corresponding to a portion of accumulated photo-charges and a second analog signal corresponding to a whole of the accumulated photo-charges by resetting a floating diffusion node and transferring the accumulated photo-charges from a storage node to the floating diffusion node in response to first and second transfer control signals that are sequentially activated. The signal generation unit includes at least one signal generation block that generates a final analog signal based on the leakage signal, the first analog signal, and the second analog signal. The control unit controls the pixel array and the signal generation unit.

Abstract translation: 线性对数图像传感器包括像素阵列，信号生成单元和控制单元。 像素阵列包括至少一个单位像素，其产生对应于泄漏光电荷的泄漏信号，并且顺序地产生对应于累积光电荷的一部分的第一模拟信号和对应于整个累积照片的第二模拟信号 - 通过重置浮动扩散节点并且响应于顺序地激活的第一和第二传送控制信号将累积的光电荷从存储节点传送到浮动扩散节点来充电。 信号生成单元包括至少一个信号生成块，其基于泄漏信号，第一模拟信号和第二模拟信号生成最终的模拟信号。 控制单元控制像素阵列和信号生成单元。