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Image sensor with improved sub-sampling

US7498555B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2006
Grant dateMar 3, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2027

Classification

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

Abstract

An image sensor includes first and second pixel circuits and an output node coupled to the first and second pixel circuits. A bias circuit provides a higher bias current at the output node during a sub-sampling mode of operation of the image sensor for improved image quality.

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