Programmable data readout for an optical sensor
US8610790B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N25/46
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Programmable data readout for optical image sensors is disclosed herein. By way of example, vertical skipping and vertical mixing functionality is provided that is responsive to commands, enabling dynamic selectivity and processing of optical sensor data. A data output control system can be incorporated with or coupled to data readout circuitry of an optical sensor. The output control system comprises a vertical skipping engine that can dynamically select a subset of data for output in response to one or more skipping commands, and a vertical mixing engine that can act upon subsets of data in accordance with processing functions called by respective mixing commands. The disclosure provides simplification of selective data readout and processing for image sensors, potentially reducing design, testing, and maintenance overhead, as well as cost and number of integrated circuit components.
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