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Image sensor and method

US7974805B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2008
Grant dateJul 5, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/68
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described herein are methods that may improve yield of an image sensor. In one embodiment, a method that may improve yield of an image sensor includes generating output values of control logic associated with an array of light sensitive elements. The method further may include determining if the control logic has one or more faulty output values. The method further may include automatically correcting the one or more faulty output values.

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