Methods, devices, and systems related to pixel arrays

Details Methods, devices, and systems related to pixel arrays Methods, devices, and systems related to pixel arrays

2008-11-14

2010-06-01

Lee, John R (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Photocell controlled circuit

C257S291000, C257S431000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07728279

ABSTRACT:
Methods, devices, and systems for an image sensor device are disclosed. An image sensor device comprises an array of image pixels wherein each pixel is configured for sensing light incident on the pixel. An image sensor device may further comprise a ground contact shared between at least two image pixels of the plurality. The ground contacts may be provided in an even pattern, a random pattern, or a repeating random pattern across the array. The image sensor device may further include an array of shared pixel structures comprising a plurality of pixels, wherein a ground contact may be evenly or randomly placed within each pixel structure across the array of pixel structures.

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