Peter M Zeitzoff

Title: Innovations of Peter M Zeitzoff

Introduction

Peter M Zeitzoff is a notable inventor based in Rochester, NY (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of light sensing and imaging technology. With a total of 2 patents, his work has had a considerable impact on the industry.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a light sensing device. This device comprises a photoconductive layer overlaying an array of PN junction diodes integrated within a semiconductor substrate. When a voltage is applied to the device to reverse bias the diodes, the voltage divides across the device in accordance with the capacitance of capacitive elements formed by the photoconductive layer and the junction capacitance of the diodes. When light impinges on the device, charge transfers from the photoconductive layer and accumulates at the underlying junctions at a rate that is directly dependent on the intensity of light incident on the corresponding portion of the photoconductive layer. When a diode reverse breakdown voltage is reached, the corresponding diode conducts, causing an increase in current through the device, thereby signaling that a desired localized exposure has been attained.

Another significant patent is a multiple, superposed-channel color image sensor. This solid-state device of the 'parallel transfer' type includes a plurality of superposed generally 'ladder shaped' channels in a semiconductor substrate. One 'side rail' of the ladder shape provides the channel structure for a multiple, superposed-channel signal handling device, such as a charge coupled shift register. The 'rungs' of the ladder shape provide a plurality of multiple, superposed-channel color image sensing sites, and the other 'side rail' of the ladder shape provides a plurality of superposed 'anti-bloom' drains, one drain per channel. Electrical contact to a buried channel is provided by a V-groove etching technique, which extends from the surface of the device into the buried channel, providing physical access to the buried channel.

Career Highlights

Peter M Zeitzoff is currently associated with Eastman Kodak Company, where he continues to innovate in the field of imaging technology. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of light sensing devices and image sensors.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Peter has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Teh-Hsuang Lee and Bruce C Burkey. These