Fused multi-array color image sensor

Details Fused multi-array color image sensor Fused multi-array color image sensor

2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Safaipour, Houshang (Department: 2625)

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C358S513000, C358S482000, C358S483000

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07924483

ABSTRACT:
The invention, in various exemplary embodiments, incorporates multiple image sensor arrays, with separate respective color filters, on the same imager die. One exemplary embodiment is an image sensor comprising a plurality of arrays of pixel cells at a surface of a substrate, wherein each pixel cell comprises a photo-conversion device. The arrays are configured to commonly capture an image. An image processor circuit is connected to said plurality of arrays and configured to combine the captured images, captured by the plurality of arrays, and output a color image.

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