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Image sensors with pixel reset

US7525587B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2006
Grant dateApr 28, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/65
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for use with image sensors include transferring a signal level from an active sensor pixel to a readout circuit, performing a flushed reset of the pixel, and isolating the pixel from the readout circuit during resetting of the pixel.

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