Toshiba working on a curve sensor module for smartphones to drag out maximum image quality from available light. A curve sensor mimic human eye and its capacity to capture light remains constant throughout the sensor plane. You may also surprise to know that curve sensor requires less optical elements compared to traditional flat sensor, hence less obstacles in the path of light.
Take a look at the patent details below
Patent details – Description, self-interpretation of the patent literature
- Patent Publication No. 2016-76543
- Published 2016.5.12
- Filing date 2014.10.3
Source – egami
