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Method and apparatus providing shared pixel architecture

US7989749B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2007
Grant dateAug 2, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/813
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses using pixels with shared readout circuits are used to increase pixel fill factor and operation efficiency.

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