公开(公告)号：US20160156863A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-02

申请号：US14951763

申请日：2015-11-25

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Se Jun KIM ,  Jin Ho SEO ,  Won Baek LEE

IPC: H04N5/374 ,  G06T5/00 ,  H04N5/235 ,  H04N5/376 ,  H04N5/378

CPC classification number: H04N5/374 ,  H04N5/353 ,  H04N5/35581 ,  H04N5/3592 ,  H04N5/3765 ,  H04N5/378

Abstract: An image sensor which operates in a global shutter mode is provided. The image sensor includes a pixel array comprising a plurality of pixels arranged in a plurality of rows and columns, a timing generator configured to generate row driver control signals which controls an integration period of a pixel of the plurality of pixels to include at least two sub integration periods, and a row driver configured to generate a plurality of row control signals which controls each of the rows in the pixel array based on the row driver control signals, wherein the timing generator is further configured to control a single image frame to include the integration period and a readout period of the pixel, based on the row driver control signals.

Abstract translation: 提供以全局快门模式操作的图像传感器。 图像传感器包括：像素阵列，包括以多个行和列排列的多个像素;定时发生器，被配置为产生行驱动器控制信号，其控制多个像素的像素的积分周期以包括至少两个子像素 积分周期和行驱动器，其被配置为基于行驱动器控制信号生成控制像素阵列中的每一行的多个行控制信号，其中定时发生器还被配置为控制单个图像帧以包括 积分周期和像素的读出周期。

公开(公告)号：US20160021318A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US14669261

申请日：2015-03-26

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Hyeok Jong LEE ,  Sung Ho SUH ,  Young Tae JANG ,  Jin Ho SEO

IPC: H04N5/363 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H04N5/3745 ,  H04N3/14 ,  H04N5/378

CPC classification number: H04N5/363 ,  H01L27/14609 ,  H04N5/3745 ,  H04N5/378

Abstract: An image sensor includes a comparator configured to compare a pixel signal with a ramp signal and generate a comparison signal and a counter configured to be reset by a counter reset value based on an offset of the comparator and to generate a digital pixel signal according to the comparison signal.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器包括：比较器，被配置为将像素信号与斜坡信号进行比较，并生成比较信号;以及配置为基于比较器的偏移由计数器复位值复位的计数器，并根据所述比较信号生成数字像素信号 比较信号。

公开(公告)号：US20140145067A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US14084705

申请日：2013-11-20

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Sung Ho SUH ,  Yu Jin PARK ,  Jin Ho SEO ,  Kwi Sung YOO ,  Seung Hyun LIM ,  Seog Heon HAM ,  Kyoung Min KOH ,  Han YANG ,  Jae Cheol YUN ,  Yong LIM ,  Jae Jin JUNG

IPC: H04N5/378

CPC classification number: H04N5/378 ,  H04N5/3742

Abstract: An image sensor includes a first column pair and a second column pair among a plurality of columns of a pixel array, an analog-to-digital converter pair, and a switch arrangement circuit configured to connect the first column pair with the analog-to-digital converter pair in response to first switch control signals such that two rows among a plurality of rows in the pixel array are read during a single access time.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器包括像素阵列的多列之中的第一列对和第二列对，模数转换器对以及被配置为将第一列对与模拟 - 数字转换器对连接的开关布置电路， 数字转换器对响应于第一开关控制信号，使得在单个访问时间期间读取像素阵列中的多行中的两行。

公开(公告)号：US20130215307A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13771409

申请日：2013-02-20

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Yu Jin PARK ,  Ji Min CHEON ,  Jin Ho SEO ,  Ji Hun SHIN ,  Seog Heon HAM

IPC: H03K5/1252 ,  H04N5/378

CPC classification number: H03K5/1252 ,  H04N5/378

Abstract: A correlated double sampling (CDS) circuit includes a correction circuit configured to receive an input pixel signal through a first node via a column line, correct the input pixel signal, and output the corrected pixel signal through a second node; and a comparator including first and second input terminals, the first input terminal being connected to the second node and being configured to receive the corrected pixel signal, and the second input terminal configured to receive a ramp signal, the comparator being configured to compare the corrected pixel signal with the ramp signal and output a comparison signal indicating a result of the comparing, wherein the correction circuit includes, a first capacitor connected between the first and second nodes, and one or more metal lines disposed adjacent to the first capacitor, and wherein at least one other capacitor is formed by the first capacitor and the metal line.

Abstract translation: 相关双采样（CDS）电路包括校正电路，配置为经由列线接收通过第一节点的输入像素信号，校正输入像素信号，并通过第二节点输出经校正的像素信号; 以及比较器，包括第一和第二输入端子，所述第一输入端子连接到所述第二节点并且被配置为接收所述校正的像素信号，并且所述第二输入端子被配置为接收斜坡信号，所述比较器被配置为将所述校正的 并且输出表示比较结果的比较信号，其中所述校正电路包括连接在所述第一和第二节点之间的第一电容器和与所述第一电容器相邻布置的一个或多个金属线，并且其中 至少一个其它电容器由第一电容器和金属线形成。

公开(公告)号：US20190229138A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-25

申请号：US16218704

申请日：2018-12-13

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Kang Sun LEE ,  Seung Ho SHIN ,  Hyung Jin BAE ,  Jin Ho SEO ,  Ji Hun SHIN ,  Moo Sup LIM ,  Young Tae JANG ,  Young Kyun JEONG

IPC: H01L27/146 ,  H04N5/355

Abstract: An image sensor including: a first photodiode; a first circuit including an overflow transistor and a first transfer transistor connected to the first photodiode, a switch element connected to the first transfer transistor and a capacitor disposed between the first transfer transistor and the switch element, wherein the capacitor is a physical capacitor; a second photodiode; and a second circuit including a second transfer transistor connected to the second photodiode, a reset transistor connected to an output of the first circuit and a driving transistor connected to the second transfer transistor and the output of the first circuit.

公开(公告)号：US20130291313A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：US13886409

申请日：2013-05-03

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jin Ho SEO ,  Kyoung Seop Shin ,  Jung Ran Jung

IPC: D06F33/02

CPC classification number: D06F33/02 ,  D06F35/002 ,  D06F35/006 ,  D06F2204/06 ,  D06F2204/082

Abstract: A washing machine provided with a structure thereof capable of draining and circulating by using a single pump and capable of enhancing washing performance by using a circulation of water and a rotation of a drum, and a control method thereof, in which the structure of the washing machine is simplified through the change of the flow path that enables the draining and the circulation of water by using a general pump while decreasing the number of the components of the washing machine. The manufacturing cost of the washing machine is reduced, because the washing machine accelerates the dissolution of detergent by generating large amount of bubbles by using the circulation of water and the rotation of the drum, without additional components, thereby washing performance of the washing machine is enhanced, and by maintaining the bubbles that are generated, the non-tangible quality that a user feels in the course of washing is enhanced.

Abstract translation: 一种具有能够通过使用单个泵排出和循环并且能够通过使用水的循环和滚筒的旋转来提高洗涤性能的结构的洗衣机及其控制方法，其中洗涤结构 通过改变流路来简化机器，通过使用通用泵同时减少洗衣机的部件数量，能够排出和循环水。 洗衣机的制造成本降低，因为洗衣机通过使用水的循环和滚筒的旋转而产生大量的气泡来加速洗涤剂的溶解，而没有附加的部件，因此洗衣机的洗涤性能是 增强，并且通过保持产生的气泡，增强了用户在洗涤过程中感觉到的无形质量。

公开(公告)号：US20220059588A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-24

申请号：US17521218

申请日：2021-11-08

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Kang Sun LEE ,  Seung Ho SHIN ,  Hyung Jin BAE ,  Jin Ho SEO ,  Ji Hun SHIN ,  Moo Sup LIM ,  Young Tae JANG ,  Young Kyun JEONG

IPC: H01L27/146 ,  H04N5/355 ,  H04N5/353 ,  H04N5/3745

Abstract: An image sensor including: a first photodiode; a first circuit including an overflow transistor and a first transfer transistor connected to the first photodiode, a switch element connected to the first transfer transistor and a capacitor disposed between the first transfer transistor and the switch element, wherein the capacitor is a physical capacitor; a second photodiode; and a second circuit including a second transfer transistor connected to the second photodiode, a reset transistor connected to an output of the first circuit and a driving transistor connected to the second transfer transistor and the output of the first circuit.

公开(公告)号：US20150304583A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14518085

申请日：2014-10-20

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Hyeok Jong LEE ,  Jin Ho SEO ,  Young Tae JANG ,  Sung Ho SUH ,  Jin Young JEONG

IPC: H04N5/378 ,  H04N5/376 ,  H04N5/76

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04N3/1593 ,  H04N5/3415 ,  H04N5/343 ,  H04N5/3742

Abstract: In one embodiment, an image sensor includes a pixel array including a plurality of pixels, an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert analog pixel signals output from the pixels into digital signals, a first cluster configured to store a first group of digital signals among the digital signals and to output first image data, a second cluster configured to store a second group of digital signals among the digital signals and to output second image data, and at least one cluster switch connected to the first cluster and the second cluster, a first channel, and a second channel. The image sensor is configured to transmit at least one among the first image data and the second image data to at least one among the first channel and the second channel based on an operation mode.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，图像传感器包括包括多个像素的像素阵列，被配置为将从像素输出的模拟像素信号转换为数字信号的模拟 - 数字转换器，被配置为存储第一组数字信号的第一集束 在数字信号中并输出第一图像数据，第二群集被配置为在数字信号之间存储第二组数字信号并输出​​第二图像数据，以及至少一个连接到第一群集和第二群集的群集交换机， 第一通道和第二通道。 图像传感器被配置为基于操作模式将第一图像数据和第二图像数据中的至少一个传送到第一通道和第二通道中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20150022702A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US14327047

申请日：2014-07-09

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jae Hong KIM ,  Yu Jin PARK ,  Jin Ho SEO ,  Kwi Sung YOO ,  Wun Ki JUNG ,  Han Kook CHO ,  Seog Heon HAM ,  Min Ji HWANG

IPC: H04N5/3745 ,  H03M1/12

CPC classification number: H03M1/12 ,  H03M1/18 ,  H04N5/378

Abstract: An analog-to-digital converter includes a gain amplification unit configured to receive a pixel signal at a first node and to amplify a gain of the pixel signal, a first capacitor connected between the first node and a second node, an amplifier configured to receive and amplify a signal output from the gain amplification unit and the first capacitor, and a conversion circuit configured to convert an output signal of the amplifier to a digital signal based on a reference signal and output the digital signal as a first output signal.

Abstract translation: 模数转换器包括：增益放大单元，被配置为在第一节点处接收像素信号并放大像素信号的增益;连接在第一节点和第二节点之间的第一电容器，被配置为接收 并且放大从增益放大单元和第一电容器输出的信号，以及转换电路，被配置为基于参考信号将放大器的输出信号转换为数字信号，并将数字信号作为第一输出信号输出。

公开(公告)号：US20140368706A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US14295711

申请日：2014-06-04

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Yu Jin PARK ,  Jae Hong KIM ,  Jin Ho SEO ,  Kwi Sung YOO ,  Seog Heon HAM

IPC: H01L27/146 ,  H04N5/3745 ,  H03G3/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/37457 ,  H03G1/0088 ,  H03G3/001 ,  H04N5/378

Abstract: A programmable gain amplifier includes a sampling circuit, a source follower, a first capacitor and an error amplifier. The sampling circuit is configured to perform correlated double sampling on an input signal using a reference voltage. The first capacitor is connected between the sampling circuit and the source follower. The error amplifier is connected between an input terminal of the source follower and an output terminal of the source follower. The error amplifier is configured to reset a voltage of the output terminal of the source follower to the reference voltage during a source follower reset operation.

Abstract translation: 可编程增益放大器包括采样电路，源极跟随器，第一电容器和误差放大器。 采样电路被配置为使用参考电压对输入信号执行相关双采样。 第一个电容器连接在采样电路和源极跟随器之间。 误差放大器连接在源极跟随器的输入端子和源极跟随器的输出端子之间。 误差放大器被配置为在源极跟随器复位操作期间将源极跟随器的输出端子的电压复位到参考电压。