Patents by Inventor Yusuke NEGORO

Yusuke NEGORO has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20220303494
    Abstract: An imaging system that has an image processing function and is capable of generating an interpolation image is provided. The imaging system has an additional function such as image processing and can generate an interpolation image by using image data output from an imaging device. The imaging device can perform filter processing in parallel during a light exposure period, and thus can perform a large amount of arithmetic operation and generate a high-quality interpolation image. The number of arithmetic operations can be further increased particularly during image capturing in a dark place, which requires a long exposure time. Accordingly, the frame rate can be substantially increased, and high-quality moving image data can be generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Yusuke NEGORO, Seiichi YONEDA
  • Publication number: 20220279140
    Abstract: An imaging device with a novel structure is provided. The imaging device includes an imaging region provided with a plurality of pixels. The plurality of pixels included in the imaging region include a first pixel and a second pixel. The imaging device has a function of selecting a first region or a second region. The first region includes the same number of pixels as the second region. The first region includes at least the first and second pixels. The second region includes at least the second pixel. The pixels included in the first region or the second region have a function of outputting imaging signals obtained by the pixels. The imaging device generates first image data by concurrently reading the imaging signals output from the pixels included in the first region and performing arithmetic operation on the signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Seiichi YONEDA, Hiromichi GODO, Yusuke NEGORO, Hiroki INOUE, Takahiro FUKUTOME
  • Publication number: 20220264046
    Abstract: An imaging device having a motion detecting function and an image processing function is provided. The imaging device can detect a difference between a reference frame image and a comparative frame image, and can switch from a motion detecting mode to a normal image capturing mode when a significant difference is detected. A low-frame-rate operation in the motion detecting mode can reduce power consumption. Moreover, the imaging device has an image recognition function in combination with the motion detecting function, so that switching from the motion detecting mode to the normal image capturing mode can be performed when a particular image is recognized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Hiroki INOUE, Seiichi YONEDA, Yusuke NEGORO, Takahiko ISHIZU, Hidetomo KOBAYASHI
  • Publication number: 20220238582
    Abstract: An imaging device capable of image processing is provided. The imaging device can retain analog data (image data) obtained by an image-capturing operation in a pixel and extract data obtained by multiplying the analog data by a predetermined weight coefficient. When the data is taken in a neural network or the like, processing such as image recognition can be performed. Since enormous volumes of image data can be retained in pixels in the state of analog data, processing can be performed efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Seiichi YONEDA, Yusuke NEGORO
  • Publication number: 20220201234
    Abstract: An imaging device capable of executing image processing is provided. Analog data (image data) acquired through an imaging operation is retained in a pixel, and data obtained by multiplying the analog data by a given weight coefficient in the pixel can be extracted. The data is taken into a neural network or the like, whereby processing such as image recognition can be performed. Since an enormous amount of image data can be retained in pixels in an analog data state, processing can be performed efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Seiichi YONEDA, Yusuke NEGORO, Hidetomo KOBAYASHI
  • Patent number: 11302736
    Abstract: An imaging device includes a first semiconductor substrate and a second semiconductor substrate. The first semiconductor substrate includes a photoelectric conversion device and a first transistor. The second semiconductor substrate includes a second transistor, a third transistor, and a fourth transistor. One electrode of the photoelectric conversion device is electrically connected to one of a source and a drain of the first transistor. The other of the source and the drain of the first transistor is electrically connected to one of a source and a drain of the second transistor and a gate of the third transistor. One of a source and a drain of the third transistor is electrically connected to one of a source and a drain of the fourth transistor. The photoelectric conversion device and at least parts of the second transistor, the third transistor, and the fourth transistor overlap with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seiichi Yoneda, Yusuke Negoro
  • Publication number: 20210384239
    Abstract: An imaging device capable of image processing is provided. The imaging device can retain analog data (image data) obtained by an image-capturing operation in a pixel and perform a product-sum operation of the analog data and a predetermined weight coefficient in the pixel to convert the data into binary data. When the binary data is taken in a neural network or the like, processing such as image recognition can be performed. Since enormous volumes of image data can be retained in pixels in the state of analog data, processing can be performed efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takayuki Ikeda, Yoshiyuki Kurokawa, Shintaro Harada, Hidetomo Kobayashi, Roh Yamamoto, Kiyotaka Kimura, Takashi Nakagawa, Yusuke Negoro
  • Publication number: 20210377463
    Abstract: An imaging apparatus including a light source is provided. The imaging apparatus includes a light-emitting device and a photoelectric conversion device in a pixel, and a pixel circuit has a function of outputting third data generated by multiplying obtained first data by second data (weight). Calculating the third data externally enables more detailed information on a subject with respect to a specific wavelength to be obtained. In addition, reading out collectively a plurality of pixels to which proper weight is given enables output of difference data between pixels and the like, which allows external calculation to be omitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takayuki IKEDA, Yusuke NEGORO
  • Publication number: 20210342423
    Abstract: A novel authentication system is provided. In addition, a method for recording an unlocking history is provided. The authentication system includes an arithmetic device and an input/output device. The arithmetic device supplies first control data and second control data, and is supplied with a sensor signal. The input/output device includes an electric lock and a reading portion, and the electric lock is unlocked on the basis of the second control data. The reading portion is supplied with the first control data, supplies the sensor signal, and includes a light-emitting element and a pixel array. The light-emitting element emits light including infrared rays, the pixel array includes pixels, the pixels each include an imaging circuit and a photoelectric conversion element, the imaging circuit is electrically connected to the photoelectric conversion element, the imaging circuit includes a transistor, and the transistor includes an oxide semiconductor film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seiichi YONEDA, Yusuke NEGORO
  • Patent number: 11101302
    Abstract: An imaging device capable of image processing is provided. The imaging device can retain analog data (image data) obtained by an image-capturing operation in a pixel and perform a product-sum operation of the analog data and a predetermined weight coefficient in the pixel to convert the data into binary data. When the binary data is taken in a neural network or the like, processing such as image recognition can be performed. Since enormous volumes of image data can be retained in pixels in the state of analog data, processing can be performed efficiently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takayuki Ikeda, Yoshiyuki Kurokawa, Shintaro Harada, Hidetomo Kobayashi, Roh Yamamoto, Kiyotaka Kimura, Takashi Nakagawa, Yusuke Negoro
  • Publication number: 20210202549
    Abstract: An imaging device that can obtain imaging data corresponding to high-resolution images in a short period of time is provided. The imaging device includes a pixel including a photoelectric conversion element and n (n is an integer more than 2 inclusive) retention circuits. The photoelectric conversion element and the n retention circuits are stacked. One electrode of the photoelectric conversion element is electrically connected to the first to n-th retention circuits. The retention circuits include OS transistors with an extremely low off-state current feature, and can retain imaging data for a long time. In the first to n-th periods, the imaging device obtains the first to n-th imaging data and retains it in the first to n-th retention circuits. Then, the first to n-th imaging data retained in the first to n-th retention circuits are read out. The read imaging data is output outside the imaging data through AD conversion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Seiichi YONEDA, Hidetomo KOBAYASHI, Takashi NAKAGAWA, Yusuke NEGORO, Shunpei YAMAZAKI
  • Publication number: 20210134860
    Abstract: An imaging device capable of image processing is provided. The imaging device can retain analog data (image data) obtained by an image-capturing operation in a pixel and perform a product-sum operation of the analog data and a predetermined weight coefficient in the pixel to convert the data into binary data. When the binary data is taken in a neural network or the like, processing such as image recognition can be performed. Since enormous volumes of image data can be retained in pixels in the state of analog data, processing can be performed efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takayuki IKEDA, Yoshiyuki KUROKAWA, Shintaro HARADA, Hidetomo KOBAYASHI, Roh YAMAMOTO, Kiyotaka KIMURA, Takashi NAKAGAWA, Yusuke NEGORO
  • Publication number: 20210043671
    Abstract: An imaging device includes a first semiconductor substrate and a second semiconductor substrate. The first semiconductor substrate includes a photoelectric conversion device and a first transistor. The second semiconductor substrate includes a second transistor, a third transistor, and a fourth transistor. One electrode of the photoelectric conversion device is electrically connected to one of a source and a drain of the first transistor. The other of the source and the drain of the first transistor is electrically connected to one of a source and a drain of the second transistor and a gate of the third transistor. One of a source and a drain of the third transistor is electrically connected to one of a source and a drain of the fourth transistor. The photoelectric conversion device and at least parts of the second transistor, the third transistor, and the fourth transistor overlap with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Seiichi YONEDA, Yusuke NEGORO
  • Publication number: 20200176493
    Abstract: An imaging device capable of image processing is provided. The imaging device can retain analog data (image data) obtained by an image-capturing operation in a pixel and perform a product-sum operation of the analog data and a predetermined weight coefficient in the pixel to convert the data into binary data. When the binary data is taken in a neural network or the like, processing such as image recognition can be performed. Since enormous volumes of image data can be retained in pixels in the state of analog data, processing can be performed efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takayuki IKEDA, Yoshiyuki KUROKAWA, Shintaro HARADA, Hidetomo KOBAYASHI, Roh YAMAMOTO, Kiyotaka KIMURA, Takashi NAKAGAWA, Yusuke NEGORO