Serial output from a CMOS imager

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ABSTRACT:
Systems, methods and devices related to detecting and transmitting images. Imaging systems and devices as well as methods of using such that are provided herein include flicker detection and/or correction; and/or built-in self test associated with various analog circuitry in the imaging devices; and/or power reduction ability; and/or pixels with charge evacuation functionality; and/or a parallel to serial conversion unit and associated serial output interface; and/or other advanced functionality.

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