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IR detector system and method

US9060141B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2010
Grant dateJun 16, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/771
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method of reducing undesirable image artifacts such as image tear and image smearing are described. The system can include a series of pixels and enhanced sensitivity circuits. The circuit can be configured so as to operate in an enhanced sensitivity mode having a combination of sample and hold circuits and binning functions, the combination acting so as to reduce the undesirable imaging artifacts.

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