Image sensor for generating depth data by a path difference of light generated through micro lens covering a plurality of sub-pixels and electronic device including the image sensor
US11039056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/12
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a camera module including a lens assembly and an image sensor, a display, and a processor. At least one pixel of the image sensor includes a first sub-pixel, a second sub-pixel, a third sub-pixel, and a fourth sub-pixel. The first sub-pixel may be covered by a first micro lens, the second sub-pixel may be covered by a second micro lens, and the third sub-pixel and the fourth sub-pixel may be covered by a third micro lens. The processor obtains a light reflected from an external object, generates depth data, generates pixel data generates an image based on the pixel data, outputs the image, and moves one or more lenses based on the depth data.
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