Image sensor, electric device using the same and focusing method of the electric device
US9247121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N25/704
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image sensor, an electric device using the same and a focusing method of the electric device are provided. The image sensor comprises a plurality of image capturing units and a detecting unit. Each image capturing unit includes an image capturing pixel and a first micro lens. The first micro lens is disposed in front of the image capturing pixel. The detecting unit has a focus detecting pixel and a second micro lens. The second micro lens is disposed in front of the image detecting pixel. A length of the second micro lens is different from a length of the first micro lenses.
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