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Pixel, pixel array, image sensor including the same and method for operating the image sensor

US8599294B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2011
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2032

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

Abstract

Disclosed are a pixel, a pixel array, an image sensor including the pixel array and a method for operating the image sensor. The pixel includes a photo-electro conversion unit; a first capacitor for storing a first quantity of charges of the photo-electro conversion unit; a second capacitor for storing a second quantity of charges of the photo-electro conversion unit; and an output unit to output the first and second quantities of the charges.

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