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High dynamic range image sensor with in pixel memory

US8445828B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 2010
Grant dateMay 21, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/771
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A high dynamic range CMOS image sensor is disclosed. The pixels of the image sensor incorporate in-pixel memory. Further, the pixels may have varying integration periods. The integration periods are determined, in part, by the signal stored in the in-pixel memory from previous integration periods.

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