Image sensor with simultaneous auto-focus and image preview

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2008-05-22

2010-02-23

Luu, Thanh X (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Photocell controls its own optical systems

C250S208100, C250S2140RC, C348S208120, C348S294000, C348S345000

Reexamination Certificate

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07667169

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a plurality of light sensor cells disposed in a substrate in a shared pixel arrangement. Common readout circuitry is used to simultaneously read out image information from a group of light sensor cells. The image information from the group of light sensor cells is added together simultaneously and coupled to auto-focus circuitry and/or preview circuitry to provide for better lens adjustments and preview display.

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Chu, Failop, “Improving CMOS image sensor performance with combined pixels: How Kodak's PIXELUX technology boosts sensitivity, S/N,” Kodak Image Sensor Solutions Group, Nov. 21, 2005, pp. 1-9.

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