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Image sensor comprising entangled pixel

US11581357B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2020
Grant dateFeb 14, 2023
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/8063
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A depth sensor includes a first pixel including a plurality of first photo transistors each receiving a first photo gate signal, a second pixel including a plurality of second photo transistors each receiving a second photo gate signal, a third pixel including a plurality of third photo transistors each receiving a third photo gate signal, a fourth pixel including a plurality of fourth photo transistors each receiving a fourth photo gate signal, and a photoelectric conversion element shared by first to fourth photo transistors of the plurality of first to fourth photo transistors.

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