Electronic device, method and computer program
The multi-mode image sensor addresses the integration of depth, infrared, and visual imaging by switching between modes within a single frame period, improving the efficiency and versatility of imaging devices for precise diagnostics and high-reliability applications.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SONY SEMICON SOLUTIONS CORP
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-02
AI Technical Summary
Existing multimodal imaging techniques lack the ability to efficiently integrate multiple imaging modalities, such as depth sensing, infrared sensing, and visual imaging, leading to limitations in applications requiring precise diagnostics and high reliability.
A multi-mode image sensor that incorporates a global shutter control element, rolling shutter control element, and transfer gate control element, allowing the device to switch between depth sensing, infrared sensing, and viewing modes within a single frame period, utilizing a shared readout circuit for efficient data processing.
Enables the simultaneous capture of depth, infrared, and visual image information, enhancing the versatility and functionality of imaging devices for applications like advanced driver-assistance systems, medical diagnostics, and industrial predictive maintenance.
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