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On-chip black clamp system and method

US7417675B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2003
Grant dateAug 26, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N5/165
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image sensing system includes an image sensor and a black clamping circuit which reside on the same substrate. Particular embodiments use common components for both imaging and black clamping, and digital control of an analog black clamp function.

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