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Image sensor and image capture device

US11177311B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2017
Grant dateNov 16, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/199
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image sensor includes: a plurality of pixels having photoelectric conversion units that convert incident light to charges, and readout units; a first signal line, connected to the plurality of pixels, that outputs a first signal transferred to the readout unit based upon the charge converted by the photoelectric conversion unit; and a second signal line, connected to the plurality of pixels, that outputs a second signal after the readout unit has been reset.

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