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Image sensor having dual microlenses for each auto-focus (AF) pixel

US10506187B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2018
Grant dateDec 10, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/704
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image sensor includes a pixel array in which auto-focus (AF) pixels and image capture pixels are arranged. Wherein at least one of the AF pixels comprises: a color filter layer; and first and second microlenses arranged over the color filter layer, and formed in a region of the at least one AF pixel in a widthwise direction of the color filter layer.

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