Ambient infrared detection in solid state sensors
US7737394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10F39/806
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A solid state imaging device includes an array of active pixels and an infrared cut filter formed over the sensor. Optionally, a slot in the infrared cut filter allows infrared illumination to reach the sensor to be detected by pixels covered by a visually opaque filter and surrounded by pixels of special types that limit charge leakage and enable high dynamic range sensing of infrared illumination. A ratio of average infrared signal to average brightness indicates an amount of infrared illumination reaching the imaging device.
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