Imaging Unit With Coupled Devices On Single Substrate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Omnidirectional cameras face issues with image quality differences due to variations in imaging device properties, misalignment of images caused by production tolerances, and synchronization challenges between multiple imaging devices, leading to time-consuming and imperfect image combining processes.
Innovation Solution
An imaging unit with multiple imaging devices formed on a single silicon substrate, where the devices are electrically coupled and share a logic board, reducing variations and misalignment, and allowing for synchronized image capture through a common controller, thereby improving image quality and reducing production costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If multiple imaging devices are used to achieve wide-range imaging, then the imaging range is improved, but image quality consistency deteriorates due to variations in device properties
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple imaging devices onto a single substrate, creating an integrated omnidirectional camera system. This consolidation ensures uniform manufacturing conditions and material properties across all imaging devices, eliminating quality variations while maintaining wide-range imaging capability through the combined array of devices
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple imaging devices are placed on separate substrates, then device independence is improved, but alignment precision deteriorates due to production tolerances
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple imaging devices on a single substrate, eliminating alignment issues between separate devices. The unified substrate ensures precise relative positioning of all imaging devices, while the system maintains functional independence through separate device structures and independent optical paths
3Area of stationary object
If multiple imaging devices are used for wide-range imaging, then the imaging capability is improved, but control complexity increases due to synchronization requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the control functions for multiple imaging devices into a unified control system that manages all devices through a single interface. This integrated approach simplifies synchronization by coordinating all imaging devices through common control logic, reducing the complexity that would arise from managing multiple independent control systems
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AI summary
Provided is an imaging unit that includes two or more imaging devices that are different from each other in imaging direction, and a substrate formed with each of the imaging devices. The substrate has a coupler formed between the imaging devices. The imaging unit including the plurality of imaging devices is able to yield a high-quality image when capturing an image of a wide range.