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US5040069A
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Electronic endoscope with a mask bump bonded to an image pick-up device
Assignee: Fujinon Corp
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Filing: 1990-05-25
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Granted: 1991-08-13
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Expires: 2010-05-25
Abstract
Abstract Described herein is a solid image pickup assembly for use in an electronic endoscope, including a substrate having a mask defining a masked area bearing wiring patterns and an image pickup area in the form of a light transmitting window, and a solid image pickup device. Also, the solid image pickup device is mounted on the substrate with the light receiving surface thereof in alignment with the transparent window by directly bump bonding electrodes of the image pickup device to the corresponding electrodes on the part of the substrate.
Inventors
- 👤 Seiji Matsumoto
- 👤 Makoto Shiino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/04; A61B1/05; H; H04; H04N; H04N23/00; H04N23/50; H04N23/54; H04N23/555
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A solid image pickup assembly for use in an electronic endoscope comprising: a solid image pickup device having an image pickup area and electrodes on the same surface; a substrate having a masking means defining an image pickup area in the form of a light transmitting transparent window; said masking means bearing a wiring pattern and electrodes on a surface opposite to said image pickup device; and at least one electrode of said image pickup device and at least one respective electrode of said masking means being bump bonded to one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A solid image pickup assembly for use in an electronic endoscope comprising: a solid image pickup device having an image pickup area and electrodes on the same surface; a substrate having a masking means defining an image pickup area in the form of a light transmitting transparent window; said masking means bearing a wiring pattern and electrodes on a surface opposite to said image pickup device; and at least one electrode of said image pickup device and at least one respective electrode of said masking means being bump bonded to one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A solid image pickup assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said substrate is composed of an opaque substrate sheet having an opening in said image pickup area and a transparent sheet fitted in said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A solid image pickup assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said substrate is composed of a transparent support member and a thin film substrate member adhered to said transparent support member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A solid image pickup assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said substrate is composed of a transparent support member and a masking layer formed on one side of said transparent support member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A solid image pickup assembly as defined in claim 3, wherein said thin film substrate member is provided with peripheral extensions projecting outward from peripheral edge portions of said transparent support member, said wiring patterns being extended to said peripheral extensions for connection to a cable.
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) | 1994-08-12 | 1995-02-11 | 1995-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-08-12 | 1999-02-11 | 1999-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-08-12 | 2003-02-11 | 2003-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |