Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Photocell controlled circuit
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-06
2009-02-10
Le, Que T (Department: 2878)
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Photocell controlled circuit
C250S2140RC
Reexamination Certificate
active
07488928
ABSTRACT:
An image sensor circuit of various embodiments includes a pixel array with a plurality of pixel circuits arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. Each column of the pixel array includes a corresponding first set of pixel circuits connected to output analog pixel signals to a respective first column readout line, and a corresponding second set of pixel circuits connected to output analog pixel signals to a respective second column readout line. Two or more analog-to-digital conversion circuits may be provided for each column of pixel circuits in the pixel array, and two or more rows of pixel circuits in the pixel array may be activated to output analog pixel signals to corresponding column readout lines at a same time.
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Foley & Lardner LLP
Krymski Alexander
Le Que T
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