Imaging apparatus using saturation signal and photoelectric conversion signal to form image
US7241984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F3/08
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an imaging apparatus which can include a plurality of pixel sections disposed in a two-dimensional pattern. Each pixel section can include a photoelectric conversion member, a semiconductor region holding a signal transferred from the photoelectric conversion member, a transfer switch transferring the signal of the photoelectric conversion member to the semiconductor region, and a reading member reading a signal of the semiconductor region. A plurality of vertical output lines, successively output signals of the pixel sections. At least one horizontal output line successively outputs signals of the plurality of vertical output lines.
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