Image sensor
US8263922B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01J1/06
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an image sensor. The image sensor comprises a plurality of pixels. Each pixel comprises an optical element and at least a dummy metal segment disposed above the optical element, wherein the dummy metal segment is not directly above the optical element. The image sensor includes a dummy metal segment with a size different from a size of another dummy metal segment included in the image sensor.
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