Method and apparatus providing shared pixel architecture

Details Method and apparatus providing shared pixel architecture Method and apparatus providing shared pixel architecture

2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Lee, John (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Photocell controlled circuit

C348S308000, C257S292000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07989749

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatuses using pixels with shared readout circuits are used to increase pixel fill factor and operation efficiency.

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