Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Photocell controlled circuit
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-03
2006-10-03
Luu, Thanh X. (Department: 2878)
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Photocell controlled circuit
C250S208100, C257S292000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07115855
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an image sensor having a pinned floating diffusion region in addition to a pinned photodiode. The pinned floating diffusion region increases the capacity of the sensor to store charge, increases the dynamic range of the sensor and widens intra-scene intensity variation.
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Dickstein & Shapiro LLP
Luu Thanh X.
Micro)n Technology, Inc.
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