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Image sensor and method with multiple scanning modes

US7525586B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2003
Grant dateApr 28, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/7795
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Multiple scanning modes are provided for an array of electromagnetic radiation sensors. In the preferred implementation both selectable subarrays and the overall array can be read out and reset in any desired order, including interrupting a full array scan for a subarray scan and then resuming the full array scan.

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