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Image sensor including auto focus pixel

US11372312B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2020
Grant dateJun 28, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/199
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is an image sensor including a pixel array including a plurality of auto focus (AF) pixels and a plurality of normal pixels, wherein each of the plurality of AF pixels comprises two sub-pixels, a light blocking member provided between the two sub-pixels, and a lens corresponding to the two sub-pixels, and wherein the light blocking member is shifted from an intermediate point of the two sub-pixels.

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