Patents Examined by Chris Yoder, III
  • Low profile camera module with image compensation
    Patent number: 9723186
    Abstract: A low-cost resin lens is disclosed for use in miniature cameras. The resin lens features a low profile that is particularly well-suited to consumer products such as smart phones. The resin lens is mounted to an integrated circuit die that is attached to a standard four-layer substrate. The integrated circuit die includes electronic and/or optoelectronic circuits to support digital image capture, transfer, and processing. Image correction software adjusts the image to correct for distortion introduced by the resin lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics Pte Ltd
    Inventors: Loic Pierre Louis Renard, Wee Chin Judy Lim
  • Image sensor, method for operating thereof, and image pick-up device having the same
    Patent number: 9148598
    Abstract: The image sensor includes a plurality of column lines, a plurality of active road circuits and a selection circuit. The plurality of column lines are each connected to a corresponding one of a plurality of pixels. The plurality of active road circuits are each connected to a corresponding one of the plurality of column lines. The selection circuit is configured to enable a portion of the plurality of active road circuits based on a plurality of column selection signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byung-Jo Kim, Tae-Chan Kim, Kyoung Min Koh, Kyung-Min Kim