Image sensor and method

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2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Khuu, Cindy Hien-Dieu (Department: 2857)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Calibration or correction system

Sensor or transducer

Reexamination Certificate

active

07974805

ABSTRACT:
Described herein are methods that may improve yield of an image sensor. In one embodiment, a method that may improve yield of an image sensor includes generating output values of control logic associated with an array of light sensitive elements. The method further may include determining if the control logic has one or more faulty output values. The method further may include automatically correcting the one or more faulty output values.

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