Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Photocell controlled circuit
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-30
2010-11-09
Luu, Thanh X (Department: 2878)
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Photocell controlled circuit
C348S308000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07829832
ABSTRACT:
Methods for operating a pixel cell include efficient transferring of photo-charges using multiple pulses to a transistor transfer gate during a charge integration period for an associated photosensor. The pixel cell can be operated with efficient transfer characteristics in either normal or high dynamic range (HDR) mode. The high dynamic range can be realized by either operating an optional HDR transistor or by fluctuating the voltage applied to a reset gate.
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Agranov Gennadiy A.
Hong Canaan S.
Hong Sungkwon C.
Mauritzson Richard A.
Aptina Imaging Corporation
Luu Thanh X
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