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Dark current calibration for a photosensitive device

US9310247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2014
Grant dateApr 12, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J2001/446
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An imaging circuit includes at least one photosensitive device that provides an output in response to at least one photon and a compensation circuit configured to provide dark current compensation for the output of said photosensitive device. The applied compensation uses temperature information and temperature dependent calibration information.

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