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CMOS image sensor with different pixel sizes for different colors

US6137100A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 1998
Grant dateOct 24, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/182
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Active pixel sensor with separated pixel areas, each sensing a different primary color, red, green or blue. Each of the colors is sensed using a different size color filter element to allow receiving an amount of light dependent on the responses of the image sensor to the specific color.

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