Patent ID: 9215430
Filing Date: 2015-12-15
Classification: G02B,G06K,G06T,H01L,H04N,Y02E

Abstract:
1. An image sensor, comprising: a first pixel having a first light sensitive element, a first light filter, and a first microlens; and a second pixel, disposed adjacent to the first pixel, having a second light sensitive element, a second light filter, and a second microlens, wherein the first pixel is configured to direct at least some of the light received at the first microlens to the second light sensitive element of the second pixel to increase optical crosstalk; wherein the first microlens is convex and has a first focal point that is substantially above a light incident side of the first light sensitive element such that at least some of the light received at the first microlens is directed to the second light sensitive element and wherein a first effective focal depth of the first focal point is less than or equal to one half of a height of the first pixel.