Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Photocell controlled circuit
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-30
2006-05-30
Allen, Stephone B. (Department: 2878)
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Photocell controlled circuit
C348S297000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07053354
ABSTRACT:
An array of active pixel sensor cells is operated to substantially reduce the gate induced drain leakage (GIDL) current component of the dark current. In addition, the array is tested to determine the number of cells in the array that are bad, and discards the array of active pixel sensor cells when the number of bad cells exceeds a predefined limit.
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Kwong Edith
Luo Qiang
Papalias Chris
Phan Christina
Staton Eric
Allen Stephone B.
Eastman Kodak Company
Ellis Suezu
Watkins Peyton C.
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