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Signal processing device and method, imaging element, and imaging device

US9264634B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2013
Grant dateFeb 16, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M1/56
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A signal processing device and signal processing method are described herein. By way of example, the signal processing method includes a selection unit configured to select, based on a first comparison of an analog signal with a determination voltage, a selected reference voltage to be compared with the analog signal, the selected reference voltage being selected from a plurality of reference voltages. The plurality of reference voltages include at least a first reference voltage and a second reference voltage.

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