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Method of binning pixels in an image sensor and an image sensor for performing the same

US9584742B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2014
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/46
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of binning pixels in an image sensor including: dividing a pixel array into a plurality of binning areas, wherein each binning area includes (2n)*(2n) pixels, wherein n is an integer equal to or greater than two; and generating binning pixel data in each of the binning areas, wherein the locations of the binning pixel data of each binning area are evenly distributed within the binning area.

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