Method and apparatus for controlling pixel sensor elements

Details Method and apparatus for controlling pixel sensor elements Method and apparatus for controlling pixel sensor elements

2005-05-03

2005-05-03

Garber, Wendy R. (Department: 2612)

Television

Camera, system and detail

Combined image signal generator and general image signal...

C348S273000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06888568

ABSTRACT:
An imaging method and system that flexibly accesses light sensor elements and processes imaging signals. The imaging system comprises an array of pixel sensor cells, an array controller and a readout control circuit.

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