Sparse infrared pixel design for image sensors
US11394902B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N25/705
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for image processing. For example, disclosed techniques facilitate a sparse infrared pixel design for image sensors. Aspects of this disclosure include an image sensor including a pattern of pixels, the pattern of pixels including a set of visible light pixels and a set of infrared light pixels. The image sensor may be configured to generate visible light data and infrared light data based on received light. Aspects of the present disclosure also include a processor coupled to the image sensor. The processor may be configured to generate a configurable mask based on the pattern of pixels of the image sensor, and where values of the configurable mask correspond to pixel locations of the image sensor.
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