Built-in self test for a CMOS imager

Details Built-in self test for a CMOS imager Built-in self test for a CMOS imager

2003-10-08

2010-02-23

Tran, Nhan T (Department: 2622)

Television

Camera, system and detail

Solid-state image sensor

C348S189000, C348S308000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07667751

ABSTRACT:
Systems, methods and devices related to detection and transmitting images. Imaging systems and devices, as well as methods of using such that are provided herein include flicker detection and/or correction; and/or built-in self test associated with various analog circuitry in the imaging devices; and/or power reduction ability; and/or pixels with charge evacuation functionality; and/or a parallel to serial conversion unit and associated serial output interface; and/or other advanced functionality.

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