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Image sensor element with multiple outputs

US8279312B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2006
Grant dateOct 2, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/803
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention concerns an image sensor having a plurality of pixels each including a photosensor, a first node having a first capacitance connected to the photosensor, a second node having a second capacitance and selectively connected to the photosensor, and reading circuitry operable to read independently a first voltage value stored at the first node and a second voltage value stored at the second node.

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