US3083262A
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Solid state camera apparatus and system
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1960-11-25
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1980-11-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacques M N Hanlet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:30
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A SOLID STATE IMAGE STORAGE UNIT INCLUDING: FIRST ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ELECTRODE MEANS, SECOND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ELECTRODE MEANS, SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ELECTRODE MEANS BEING DISPOSED RESPECTIVELY IN SPACED AND PARALLEL PLANES, A LAYER OF FERROELECTRIC MATERIAL INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID PLANES OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRODE MEANS PARALLEL THERETO AND ADJACENT SAID FIRST ELECTRODE MEANS, A LAYER OF PHOTO-CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID LAYER OF FERROELECTRIC MATERIAL AND SAID SECOND ELECTRODE MEANS PARALLEL THERETO AND ADJACENT SAID LAYER OF FERROELECTRIC MATERIAL AND SAID SECOND ELECTRODE MEANS, SO THAT SAID LAYER OF FERROELECTRIC MATERIAL AND SAID LAYER OF PHOTO-CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL ARE DISPOSED ADJACENT ONE ANOTHER AND SANDWICHED BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRODE MEANS, MEANS FOR PROJECTING LIGHT THROUGH SAID SECOND ELECTRODE MEANS ONTO THE SURFACE OF SAID PHOTO-CONDUCTIVE LAYER TO INTRODUCE A VISUAL IMAGE TO SAID PHOTO-CONDUCTIVE LAYER, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING A UNIDIRECTIONAL VOLTAGE ACROSS SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRODES TO PRODUCE POLARIZED EFFECTS IN SAID LAYER OF FERROELECTRIC MATERIAL AS A FUNCTION OF THE LIGHT AND SHADE VALUES OF SAID VISUAL IMAGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A SOLID STATE IMAGE STORAGE UNIT INCLUDING: FIRST ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ELECTRODE MEANS, SECOND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ELECTRODE MEANS, SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ELECTRODE MEANS BEING DISPOSED RESPECTIVELY IN SPACED AND PARALLEL PLANES, A LAYER OF FERROELECTRIC MATERIAL INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID PLANES OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRODE MEANS PARALLEL THERETO AND ADJACENT SAID FIRST ELECTRODE MEANS, A LAYER OF PHOTO-CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID LAYER OF FERROELECTRIC MATERIAL AND SAID SECOND ELECTRODE MEANS PARALLEL THERETO AND ADJACENT SAID LAYER OF FERROELECTRIC MATERIAL AND SAID SECOND ELECTRODE MEANS, SO THAT SAID LAYER OF FERROELECTRIC MATERIAL AND SAID LAYER OF PHOTO-CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL ARE DISPOSED ADJACENT ONE ANOTHER AND SANDWICHED BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRODE MEANS, MEANS FOR PROJECTING LIGHT THROUGH SAID SECOND ELECTRODE MEANS ONTO THE SURFACE OF SAID PHOTO-CONDUCTIVE LAYER TO INTRODUCE A VISUAL IMAGE TO SAID PHOTO-CONDUCTIVE LAYER, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING A UNIDIRECTIONAL VOLTAGE ACROSS SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRODES TO PRODUCE POLARIZED EFFECTS IN SAID LAYER OF FERROELECTRIC MATERIAL AS A FUNCTION OF THE LIGHT AND SHADE VALUES OF SAID VISUAL IMAGE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |