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Unit pixels, image sensors including the same, and image processing systems including the same

US9966407B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2015
Grant dateMay 8, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/813
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A unit pixel of an image sensor which operates in global shutter mode is provided. The unit pixel includes a photo diode area including a photo diode configured to accumulate photocharges generated from incident light during a first period and a storage diode area including a storage diode configured to receive and store the photocharges from the photo diode. The photo diode corresponds to a micro lens that focuses the incident light.

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