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Minimize image sensor I/O and conductor counts in endoscope applications

US10750933B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2014
Grant dateAug 25, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/531
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure extends to systems and methods for reducing the area of an image sensor by employing bi-directional pads used for both image data issuance and configuration command reception and internal supply voltage generation, for reducing the number of conductors in an endoscope system.

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