Image sensor having dual automatic exposure control
US7430011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N25/533
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image sensor formed on an integrated circuit is disclosed. The image sensor comprises an array of pixels including a plurality of bright pixels and a plurality of dark pixels. The image sensor also includes a dark exposure control circuit for controlling the exposure time of the plurality of dark pixels and a bright exposure control circuit for controlling the exposure time of the plurality of bright pixels.
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