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

US8704928B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2011
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 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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