Abstract: A technique for realizing energy saving. According to a biological information acquisition device, light emitting power per unit area of one light emitting element emitting light when first biological information is acquired is weaker than light emitting power per unit area of one light emitting element emitting light when second biological information is acquired.

Abstract: A technique restrains degradation of a light emitting element. A biological information acquisition device acquires light receiving result by causing a light receiving unit to receive light emitted by a light emitting unit serving as a measurement-purpose light emitting unit, and acquires biological information by using the light receiving result. The light is emitted from the light emitting unit so as to acquire the light receiving result for one time, while a plurality of light emitting patterns are switched between a light emitting element which emits the light and a light emitting element which does not emit the light in a plurality of the light emitting elements.

Abstract: A technique restrains degradation of a light emitting element. A biological information acquisition device acquires light receiving result by causing a light receiving unit to receive light emitted by a light emitting unit serving as a measurement-purpose light emitting unit, and acquires biological information by using the light receiving result. The light is emitted from the light emitting unit so as to acquire the light receiving result for one time, while a plurality of light emitting patterns are switched between a light emitting element which emits the light and a light emitting element which does not emit the light in a plurality of the light emitting elements.

Abstract: A technique for realizing energy saving. According to a biological information acquisition device, light emitting power per unit area of one light emitting element emitting light when first biological information is acquired is weaker than light emitting power per unit area of one light emitting element emitting light when second biological information is acquired.

Abstract: A biological information acquisition device includes: a light emitting unit which casts light on a living body; a plurality of light receiving units which receives the light transmitted through the living body; and a control unit which controls the light emitting unit and the light receiving units. The control unit causes the light emitting unit to emit light as a measurement light emitting unit, causes a plurality of measurement light receiving units spaced apart from the measurement light emitting unit by a first distance, of the plurality of light receiving units, to receive the light cast from measurement light emitting unit and thus acquires a plurality of light receiving results, and acquires biological information using a first light receiving result with a highest light reception intensity and a second light receiving result with a lowest light reception intensity, of the plurality of light receiving results.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a photodiode having a first electrode and a second electrode, a first transistor that controls electrical connection between the first electrode and a first wiring line through which first voltage is supplied, and a second transistor that controls electrical connection between the first electrode and a second wiring line through which second voltage different from the first voltage is supplied, and voltage at the second electrode is read with the first transistor and the second transistor turned off.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a photodiode having a first electrode and a second electrode, a first transistor that controls electrical connection between the first electrode and a first wiring line through which first voltage is supplied, and a second transistor that controls electrical connection between the first electrode and a second wiring line through which second voltage different from the first voltage is supplied, and voltage at the second electrode is read with the first transistor and the second transistor turned off.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a photodiode having a first electrode and a second electrode, a first transistor that controls electrical connection between the first electrode and a first wiring line through which first voltage is supplied, and a second transistor that controls electrical connection between the first electrode and a second wiring line through which second voltage different from the first voltage is supplied, and voltage at the second electrode is read with the first transistor and the second transistor turned off.

Abstract: A spectroscopy system includes: a spectral unit which selectively transmits light of a wavelength corresponding to one of a plurality of peaks of transmittance within a variable wavelength range; and a band pass unit which blocks light of a wavelength in a first range including apart of the plurality of peaks in the variable wavelength range and transmits light of a wavelength in a second range including another peak in the variable wavelength range.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes a plurality of unit circuits connected to a detection line, and a signal output circuit. Each of the plurality of unit circuits includes a light receiving device including an electrode connected to a wire and an electrode, and a transistor that controls electrical connection between the electrode and the detection line. The signal output circuit includes a light receiving device in a light-blocking state including an electrode connected to a wire and an electrode, and a detection circuit that outputs a detection signal according to a potential of a detection point between the electrode and the electrode when the light receiving device and the light receiving device are in a reverse bias state between the wire and the wire.

Abstract: A biological information acquisition device includes: a light emitting unit which casts light on a living body; a plurality of light receiving units which receives the light transmitted through the living body; and a control unit which controls the light emitting unit and the light receiving units. The control unit causes the light emitting unit to emit light as a measurement light emitting unit, causes a plurality of measurement light receiving units spaced apart from the measurement light emitting unit by a first distance, of the plurality of light receiving units, to receive the light cast from measurement light emitting unit and thus acquires a plurality of light receiving results, and acquires biological information using a first light receiving result with a highest light reception intensity and a second light receiving result with a lowest light reception intensity, of the plurality of light receiving results.

Abstract: A biological information acquisition device selects a light emitting unit located above a blood vessel as a measurement light emitting unit, and selects a light receiving unit spaced apart from the measurement light emitting unit by a predetermined distance and located above the blood vessel as a measurement light receiving unit and causes the measurement light receiving unit to acquire a first light receiving result. The device selects a light emitting unit which is not located above the blood vessel as a reference light emitting unit, and selects a light receiving unit spaced apart from the reference light emitting unit by the predetermined distance and not located above the blood vessel as a reference light receiving unit and causes the reference light receiving unit to acquire a second light receiving result.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a photodiode having a first electrode and a second electrode, a first transistor that controls electrical connection between the first electrode and a first wiring line through which first voltage is supplied, and a second transistor that controls electrical connection between the first electrode and a second wiring line through which second voltage different from the first voltage is supplied, and voltage at the second electrode is read with the first transistor and the second transistor turned off.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes a plurality of unit circuits connected to a detection line, and a signal output circuit. Each of the plurality of unit circuits includes a light receiving device including an electrode connected to a wire and an electrode, and a transistor that controls electrical connection between the electrode and the detection line. The signal output circuit includes a light receiving device in a light-blocking state including an electrode connected to a wire and an electrode, and a detection circuit that outputs a detection signal according to a potential of a detection point between the electrode and the electrode when the light receiving device and the light receiving device are in a reverse bias state between the wire and the wire.

Abstract: An image sensor as a photoelectric conversion device includes a substrate, a photodiode, a transistor, and a planarizing layer, the photodiode, the transistor, and the planarizing layer are disposed above the substrate, the planarizing layer includes an opening section, a tilted section disposed so as to surround the opening section, and a flat section adapted to cover the transistor, the photodiode is formed in the opening section, and a reflecting film is formed above the tilted section and the flat section of the planarizing layer.

Abstract: An infrared detection circuit includes a charge transferring transistor, a gate control circuit and a negative potential generating circuit. The charge transferring transistor is disposed between a read node configured to be connected to one end of an infrared detection element and a tank node to transfer an electric charge from the infrared detection element to the tank node. The gate control circuit is connected to a gate of the charge transferring transistor. The negative potential generating circuit is connected to the tank node to set the tank node to a negative electric potential when the charge transferring transistor transfers the electric charge.

Abstract: A ferroelectric memory includes a memory cell array including a first unit block, a second unit block, and a plurality of dummy cells. The plurality of dummy cells being arranged toward a column direction and being disposed between the first unit block and the second unit block. The first unit block including a plurality of first memory cells arranging in t rows, and including a plurality of first plate lines arranging toward a row direction. The second unit block including a plurality of second memory cells arranged in t rows, and including a plurality of second plate lines arranging toward a row direction. Each of the plurality of dummy cells including a ferroelectric capacitor. Either of the first second plate line or the second plate line of the second unit block extending above the plurality of dummy cells.

Abstract: An infrared detection circuit includes a charge transferring transistor, a gate control circuit and a negative potential generating circuit. The charge transferring transistor is disposed between a read node configured to be connected to one end of an infrared detection element and a tank node to transfer an electric charge from the infrared detection element to the tank node. The gate control circuit is connected to a gate of the charge transferring transistor. The negative potential generating circuit is connected to the tank node to set the tank node to a negative electric potential when the charge transferring transistor transfers the electric charge.

Abstract: A ferroelectric memory device includes: a memory cell having a ferroelectric capacitor connected between a plate line and a bit line; a first node connected to the bit line through a charge transfer MISFET; a potential generation circuit that has a first capacitor having a first terminal connected to the first node and a first switching MISFET connected to a second terminal of the first capacitor, and is capable of setting the first node to a negative potential; and a sense amplifier connected to the second terminal of the first capacitor. When reading a charge stored in the ferroelectric capacitor, the potential generation circuit sets the first node at a negative potential and then sets the first switching MISFET to an off state, thereby setting the second terminal of the first capacitor to a floating state, and the sense amplifier amplifies a potential on the second terminal of the first capacitor in the floating state.

Abstract: A ferroelectric memory device includes: a memory cell having a transistor and a ferroelectric capacitor connected in series between a bit line and a plate line, and a connecting section below the ferroelectric capacitor; a dummy cell having a transistor, a ferroelectric capacitor and a connecting section, wherein the dummy cell has an electrically disconnected section among the bit line, the transistor, the ferroelectric capacitor, the connecting section and the plate line.