公开(公告)号：WO2010141091A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：PCT/US2010/001621

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ,  WANG, Shen ,  MEISENZAHL, Eric John ,  NICHOLS, David Newell

Inventor： WANG, Shen ,  MEISENZAHL, Eric John ,  NICHOLS, David Newell

IPC: H01L27/148

CPC classification number: H01L27/14887

Abstract: A charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensor (206) includes a layer of a semiconductor material having a first conductivity type. A horizontal CCD channel region (312) of a second conductivity type is disposed in the layer of the semiconductor material. The horizontal CCD channel region includes multiple phases (314,316,318,320 ) that are used to shift photo-generated charge through the horizontal CCD channel region. Distinct overflow drain regions (326) are disposed in the layer of semiconducting material, with an overflow drain region electrically connected to only one particular phase of the horizontal CCD channel region. A buffer region (324) of the second conductivity type can be used to electrically connect each overflow drain to the one particular phase of the horizontal CCD channel. Multiple barrier regions (322) are disposed in the layer of semiconductor material, with each barrier region disposed between each overflow drain and the one particular phase electrically connected to the drain.

Abstract translation: 电荷耦合器件（CCD）图像传感器（206）包括具有第一导电类型的半导体材料层。 第二导电类型的水平CCD沟道区（312）设置在半导体材料的层中。 水平CCD通道区域包括多个相位（314,316,318,320），用于将光电荷移动通过水平CCD通道区域。 不同的溢出漏极区域（326）设置在半导体材料层中，溢出漏极区域仅电连接到水平CCD沟道区域的一个特定相位。 可以使用第二导电类型的缓冲区（324）将每个溢流漏极电连接到水平CCD通道的一个特定相。 多个阻挡区域（322）设置在半导体材料层中，每个阻挡区域设置在每个溢流漏极和电连接到漏极的一个特定相之间。

公开(公告)号：WO2007038107A2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：PCT/US2006/036559

申请日：2006-09-18

Applicant: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ,  STEVENS, Eric, Gordon ,  NICHOLS, David, Newell

Inventor： STEVENS, Eric, Gordon ,  NICHOLS, David, Newell

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/14609 ,  H01L27/14603 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L31/035236

Abstract: An image sensor with an image area having a plurality of photodetectors of a first conductivity type includes a substrate of the second conductivity type; a first layer of the first conductivity type spanning the image area; a second layer of the second conductivity type; wherein the first layer is between the substrate and the second layer, and the plurality of photodetectors is disposed in the second layer and abut the first layer.

Abstract translation: 具有包括多个第一导电类型的光电检测器的图像区域的图像传感器包括第二导电类型的衬底; 跨越图像区域的第一导电类型的第一层; 第二导电类型的第二层; 其中第一层在衬底和第二层之间，并且多个光电探测器设置在第二层中并邻接第一层。

公开(公告)号：WO2011041210A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：PCT/US2010/050098

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ,  BORDER, John, Norvold ,  COMPTON, John, Thomas ,  NICHOLS, David, Newell

Inventor： BORDER, John, Norvold ,  COMPTON, John, Thomas ,  NICHOLS, David, Newell

IPC: H04N5/347 ,  H04N5/355

CPC classification number: H04N5/3458 ,  H04N5/347 ,  H04N5/35581 ,  H04N5/3728 ,  H04N9/045

Abstract: Multiple images are captured where the exposure times for some of the images overlap and the images are spatially overlapped. Charge packets are transferred from one or more portions of pixels after particular integration periods, thereby enabling the portion or portions of pixels to begin another integration period while one or more other portions of pixels continue to integrate charge. Charge packets may be binned during readout of the images from the image sensor. Comparison of two or more images having different lengths of overlapping or non-overlapping exposure periods provides motion information. The multiple images can then be aligned to compensate for motion between the images and assembled into a combined image with an improved signal to noise ratio and reduced motion blur.

Abstract translation: 捕获多个图像，其中一些图像的曝光时间重叠并且图像在空间上重叠。 在特定积分周期之后，从像素的一个或多个部分传送电荷包，从而使得像素的部分或部分开始另一个积分周期，同时像素的一个或多个其它部分继续积分电荷。 在从图像传感器读取图像期间，可以对充电分组进行分组。 具有不同长度的重叠或非重叠曝光周期的两个或多个图像的比较提供运动信息。 然后可以将多个图像对准以补偿图像之间的运动，并组合成具有改善的信噪比和减少的运动模糊的组合图像。

公开(公告)号：WO2011041207A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：PCT/US2010/050089

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ,  COMPTON, John, Thomas ,  BORDER, John, Norvold ,  NICHOLS, David, Newell

Inventor： COMPTON, John, Thomas ,  BORDER, John, Norvold ,  NICHOLS, David, Newell

IPC: H04N5/355

CPC classification number: H04N9/045 ,  H04N5/3458 ,  H04N5/347 ,  H04N5/35581 ,  H04N5/3728

Abstract: Multiple images are captured where the exposure times for some of the images overlap and the images are spatially overlapped. Charge packets are transferred from one or more portions of pixels after particular integration periods, thereby enabling the portion or portions of pixels to begin another integration period while one or more other portions of pixels continue to integrate charge. Charge packets may be binned during readout of the images from the image sensor. Comparison of two or more images having different lengths of overlapping or non- overlapping exposure periods provides motion information. The multiple images can then be aligned to compensate for motion between the images and assembled into a combined image with an improved signal to noise ratio and reduced motion blur.

Abstract translation: 捕获多个图像，其中一些图像的曝光时间重叠并且图像在空间上重叠。 在特定积分周期之后，从像素的一个或多个部分传送电荷包，从而使得像素的部分或部分开始另一个积分周期，同时像素的一个或多个其它部分继续积分电荷。 在从图像传感器读取图像期间，可以对充电分组进行分组。 具有不同长度的重叠或非重叠曝光周期的两个或多个图像的比较提供运动信息。 然后可以将多个图像对准以补偿图像之间的运动，并组合成具有改善的信噪比和减少的运动模糊的组合图像。

公开(公告)号：WO2011041116A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：PCT/US2010/049024

申请日：2010-09-16

Applicant: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ,  BORDER, John, Norvold ,  COMPTOM, John, Thomas ,  NICHOLS, David, Newell

Inventor： BORDER, John, Norvold ,  COMPTOM, John, Thomas ,  NICHOLS, David, Newell

IPC: H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/35554 ,  H04N5/347 ,  H04N5/35581 ,  H04N5/3728 ,  H04N9/045

Abstract: Multiple images are captured where the exposure times for some of the images overlap and the images are spatially overlapped. Charge packets are transferred from one or more portions of pixels after particular integration periods, thereby enabling the portion or portions of pixels to begin another integration period while one or more other portions of pixels continue to integrate charge. Charge packets may be binned during readout of the images from the image sensor. Comparison of two or more images having different lengths of overlapping or non- overlapping exposure periods provides motion information. The multiple images can then be aligned to compensate for motion between the images and assembled into a combined image with an improved signal to noise ratio and reduced motion blur.

公开(公告)号：WO2006036668A3

公开(公告)日：2006-05-26

申请号：PCT/US2005033670

申请日：2005-09-20

Applicant: EASTMAN KODAK CO ,  GALLAGHER ANDREW CHARLES ,  NICHOLS DAVID NEWELL

Inventor： GALLAGHER ANDREW CHARLES ,  NICHOLS DAVID NEWELL

IPC: H04N5/235 ,  H04N9/04 ,  H04N3/15 ,  H04N5/335 ,  H04N9/07

CPC classification number: H04N9/045 ,  H04N5/235 ,  H04N5/2355 ,  H04N5/35563

Abstract: An image sensor generates an image signal with a differential response to image light. The image sensor has an array of photosites divided into standard photosites and non-standard photosites. A limiter provides the standard photosites with a predetermined standard response to a light exposure and the non-standard photosites with a predetermined slower response to the same light exposure. The standard photosites and nonstandard photosites both sparsely sample the array in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器产生具有对图像光的差分响应的图像信号。 图像传感器有一系列被分成标准photosites和非标准photosites的photosites。 限制器为标准photosites提供对曝光的预定标准响应，非标准photosites对相同的曝光进行预定的较慢响应。 标准photosites和非标准photosites都以预定模式稀疏地采样数组。

公开(公告)号：WO2011041213A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：PCT/US2010/050105

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ,  BORDER, John, Norvold ,  COMPTON, John, Thomas ,  NICHOLS, David, Newell

Inventor： BORDER, John, Norvold ,  COMPTON, John, Thomas ,  NICHOLS, David, Newell

IPC: H04N5/359 ,  H04N5/355 ,  H04N5/3728 ,  H04N9/04

CPC classification number: H04N5/3597 ,  H04N5/35581 ,  H04N5/3728 ,  H04N9/04

Abstract: Multiple images are captured where the exposure times for some of the images overlap and the images are spatially overlapped. Charge packets are transferred from one or more portions of pixels after particular integration periods, thereby enabling the portion or portions of pixels to begin another integration period while one or more other portions of pixels continue to integrate charge. Charge packets may be binned during readout of the images from the image sensor. Comparison of two or more images having different lengths of overlapping or non-overlapping exposure periods provides motion information. The multiple images can then be aligned to compensate for motion between the images and assembled into a combined image with an improved signal to noise ratio and reduced motion blur.

公开(公告)号：WO2006036668A2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：PCT/US2005/033670

申请日：2005-09-20

Applicant: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ,  GALLAGHER, Andrew, Charles ,  NICHOLS, David, Newell

Inventor： GALLAGHER, Andrew, Charles ,  NICHOLS, David, Newell

IPC: H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H04N9/045 ,  H04N5/235 ,  H04N5/2355 ,  H04N5/35563

Abstract: An image sensor generates an image signal with a differential response to image light. The image sensor has an array of photosites divided into standard photosites and non-standard photosites. A limiter provides the standard photosites with a predetermined standard response to a light exposure and the non-standard photosites with a predetermined slower response to the same light exposure. The standard photosites and nonstandard photosites both sparsely sample the array in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器产生具有对图像光的差分响应的图像信号。 图像传感器具有分为标准照片和非标准照片的照片阵列。 限制器提供具有对曝光的预定标准响应的标准照片和对相同曝光具有预定较慢响应的非标准照片。 标准照片和非标准照片都以预定的图案稀疏地采样阵列。

公开(公告)号：WO2006026434A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：PCT/US2005/030419

申请日：2005-08-25

Applicant: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ,  STEVENS, Eric, Gordon ,  SHEPHERD, John, P. ,  NICHOLS, David, Newell

Inventor： STEVENS, Eric, Gordon ,  SHEPHERD, John, P. ,  NICHOLS, David, Newell

IPC: H01L27/148

CPC classification number: H01L27/1485 ,  H01L27/14887

Abstract: An image sensor includes a substrate; a plurality of pixels on the substrate, one or more of the pixels comprises (i) first and second charge-storage regions having at least one photosensitive area; (ii) a lateral overflow drain; (iii) a first lateral overflow gate adjacent the first charge-storage regions that passes substantially all charges from the first charge-storage region to the lateral overflow drain; and (iv) a second lateral gate adjacent the second charge-storage region that passes excess photo-generated charge into the lateral overflow drain for blooming control.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器包括基板; 基板上的多个像素，一个或多个像素包括（i）具有至少一个感光区域的第一和第二电荷存储区域; （ii）横向溢流排水管; （iii）与所述第一电荷存储区相邻的第一横向溢出门，所述第一电荷存储区基本上将所有电荷从所述第一电荷存储区域传递到所述横向溢流漏极; 和（iv）邻近第二电荷存储区域的第二横向栅极，其将过量的光生电荷传递到横向溢流漏极中以进行开花控制。

公开(公告)号：WO2005034243A2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-14

申请号：PCT/US2004/024067

申请日：2004-07-28

Applicant: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ,  NICHOLS, David Newell ,  LOSEE, David Lawrence

Inventor： NICHOLS, David Newell ,  LOSEE, David Lawrence

IPC: H01L27/148

CPC classification number: H01L27/14806

Abstract: An image sensor includes an image sensing portion for receiving incident light that is converted to a plurality of charge packets; a transfer mechanism for transferring the charge packets from the image sensing portion; and an output structure that receives the charge packets from the transfer mechanism for transporting output signals from the image sensor, wherein the output structure comprises a transparent conductor for a gate electrode gate.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器包括用于接收转换成多个电荷包的入射光的图像感测部分; 用于从图像感测部分传送电荷包的传送机构; 以及输出结构，其从所述传送机构接收用于传送来自所述图像传感器的输出信号的所述电荷分组，其中所述输出结构包括用于栅电极门的透明导体。