Fused multi-array color image sensor
US7924483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10F39/8057
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention, in various exemplary embodiments, incorporates multiple image sensor arrays, with separate respective color filters, on the same imager die. One exemplary embodiment is an image sensor comprising a plurality of arrays of pixel cells at a surface of a substrate, wherein each pixel cell comprises a photo-conversion device. The arrays are configured to commonly capture an image. An image processor circuit is connected to said plurality of arrays and configured to combine the captured images, captured by the plurality of arrays, and output a color image.
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