Surface-emitting laser devices and electronic equipment
By utilizing multiple light-emitting elements in a surface-emitting laser device, which serve as both light-emitting and light-receiving elements, and combining bias voltage control and an optical system, the problems of miniaturization and narrow distance measurement range in the Time-of-Flight (ToF) method are solved, enabling high-precision distance measurement for portable information terminals.
CN116171370BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26SONY SEMICON SOLUTIONS CORP
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SONY SEMICON SOLUTIONS CORP
- Filing Date
- 2021-08-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
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Abstract
[Problem] To achieve miniaturization without affecting distance measurement. [Solution] The surface-emitting laser device of the present invention is provided with a surface emitting section having a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed on a substrate, and some of the plurality of light-emitting elements serving as light-receiving elements.
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