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Pixel to pixel charge copier circuit apparatus, systems, and methods

US8736726B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2007
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/77
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, apparatus and systems may operate to copy pixel charge, compensating for image subject shift within in an imaging array during exposure time of an imaging device. Activities may include transferring charge from one or more source pixels to one or more buffer pixels within the same pixel array, and copying the charge to destination pixels within the same pixel array prior to an end of the image integration time. Charge transfer may include transfer of charge from more than one array on a single die. Additional activities may include transferring charge from one or more source pixels to one or more destination pixels multiple times prior to the end of the image integration time.

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