Minimize image sensor I/O and conductor counts in endoscope applications
US10750933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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