Image sensing apparatus capable of outputting image by converting resolution by adding and reading out a plurality of pixels, its control method, and image sensing system
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Jul 5, 2005
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Jan 16, 2003
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Jun 20, 2002
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Jun 25, 2001
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An image sensing apparatus has a plurality of pixels, and can output an image by converting its resolution by adding and reading out pixels for respective pixel groups each including a predetermined number of pixels of the plurality of pixels. Each pixel has a photoelectric conversion unit, an amplifier for amplifying and outputting a signal from the photoelectric conversion unit, and a capacitor connected to the output of the amplifier. The apparatus has a plurality of switches for commonly connecting between the capacitors of two or more pixels of the plurality of pixels.
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