Sensor read out mode for high resolution and low light imaging in-sync with lidar timing
US11665450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/20224
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods that relate to obtaining image frames with variable resolutions in synchronization with a clock source. An example device may include an image sensor, a clock input, and a controller. The controller includes at least one processor and a memory. The at least one processor is operable to execute program instructions stored in the memory so as to carry out operations. The operations include receiving, by the clock input, a clock signal. The clock signal is a periodic signal defining at least one scan interval. The operations also include during the scan interval, causing the image sensor to capture a full resolution image frame. The operations yet further include during the scan interval, causing the image sensor to capture at least one reduced resolution image frame.
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