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Image-processing device, image-processing method and solid-state image-pickup device

US7080785B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2004
Grant dateJul 25, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/78
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image-processing device is provided. With respect to each line in a matrix, a shift register is installed for reading a line out that selects a line where a signal in response to carriers accumulated in an accumulation state for generating carriers in the photo diode in response to received light is read out. A second shift register is installed that selects a line for clearing an image signal where the residual carriers in the solid-state image-pickup element are discharged from the solid-state image-pickup element. Shift data applied to a line for reading out an image signal is output to the shift register for reading a line out, based on which signal for selecting a line for reading out an image signal is output.

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