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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2025
Filed:
Jul. 14, 2022
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, KR;
Taehan Kim, Hwaseong-si, KR;
Yunki Lee, Hwaseong-si, KR;
Dongmin Keum, Daegu, KR;
Bumsuk Kim, Hwaseong-si, KR;
Kwanghee Lee, Hwaseong-si, KR;
Yeaju Jang, Seoul, KR;
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, KR;
Abstract
An image sensor includes a pixel array in which a plurality of normal pixels and a plurality of autofocus (AF) pixels are disposed, and a logic circuit. The logic circuit provides an autofocus function using a phase difference between pixel signals obtained from each of the plurality of AF pixels. Each of the AF pixels includes a single AF lens disposed on a pair of pixel areas. An AF lens of the AF pixel spaced apart from a center of the pixel array may have an area larger than an area of the AF lens of the AF pixel adjacent to the center.