Pixel, pixel array, image sensor including the same and method for operating the image sensor
US8704928B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N25/778
- 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 capacitor for storing charges converted by the photo-electro conversion unit; an output switching device for outputting an electric potential of the capacitor; and a removal unit for removing a part of the charges converted by the photo-electro conversion unit.
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