Single substrate camera device with CMOS image sensor

Details Single substrate camera device with CMOS image sensor Single substrate camera device with CMOS image sensor

2008-05-06

2008-05-06

Ho, Tuan V. (Department: 2622)

Television

Camera, system and detail

Solid-state image sensor

C348S301000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07369166

ABSTRACT:
Single substrate device is formed to have an image acquisition device and a controller. The controller on the substrate controls the system operation.

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