Image sensor apparatus and method for improved dynamic range...

Details Image sensor apparatus and method for improved dynamic range... Image sensor apparatus and method for improved dynamic range...

2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Whipkey, Jason (Department: 2622)

Television

Camera, system and detail

Solid-state image sensor

C341S156000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07995124

ABSTRACT:
An image sensor apparatus comprises an image sensor for generating digital images having a high dynamic range. The image sensor apparatus includes an image sensor for generating a first and a second set of digital image samples at a first bit depth, with each set of digital image samples generated by a different column readout circuit path. A processor combines the first and second set of digital image samples to generate a digital image at a second bit depth, the second bit depth higher than the first bit depth.

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