Method and apparatus for controlling integration time in imagers

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20050057680A1
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10662445

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A method and apparatus for controlling integration time in an imager. An embodiment provides a CMOS image sensor having a timing control unit which operates a global reset function, a mechanical shutter operation to mechanically end integration time and a rolling readout. The use of a global reset to start an integration period and a mechanical shutter to end an integration period allows the rolling readout to be conducted without blurring.

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APTINA IMAGING CORPORATIONWALKER HOUSE 87 MARY STREET GEORGE TOWN GRAND CAYMAN KY1-9002

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Agan, Martin J Pasadena, CA 3 311

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