Apparatus and method for pixel binning in an image sensor

Details Apparatus and method for pixel binning in an image sensor Apparatus and method for pixel binning in an image sensor

2006-08-15

2006-08-15

Le, Que T. (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Photocell controlled circuit

Reexamination Certificate

active

07091466

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments provide structures and methods for binning pixel signals of a pixel array. Pixel signals for pixels in an element of the array are binned simultaneously. Pixels in an element are located in a plurality of rows and columns. In exemplary embodiments, pixel voltage signals or pixel current signals are binned.

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