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Driving method for image pickup device, driving method for imaging system, image pickup device, and imaging system

US9648266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2015
Grant dateMay 9, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/78
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There are provided a driving method for an image pickup device, a driving method for an imaging system, an image pickup device, and an imaging system, which changes an operation for mixing signals generated by a plurality of pixels in accordance with an amplification factor of a signal processing circuit in the image pickup device or an amplification unit externally provided to the image pickup device.

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