公开(公告)号：US20110228097A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US12727603

申请日：2010-03-19

申请人： Ricardo J. Motta

发明人： Ricardo J. Motta

IPC分类号： H04N5/33

CPC分类号： H04N9/045 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N9/07 ,  H04N2209/046

摘要： An image sensing system includes an IR notch filter configured to block transmission of spectral energy having wavelengths in an interface region between the visible and the invisible spectra and enable transmission of spectral energy having wavelengths in at least the visible spectrum and the near-infrared (IR) spectrum, a digital image sensor including a two-dimensional array of pixel elements and configured to generate output signals at each pixel element as pixel data representing an image of a scene, and a color filter array including a two-dimensional array of selectively transmissive filters superimposed on and in registration with the two-dimensional array of pixel elements. The color filter array includes a first group of selectively transmissive filters disposed to transmit spectral energy in one or more colors of the visible spectrum and a second group of gray color filters disposed to transmit spectral energy in at least the near-infrared (IR) spectrum.

摘要翻译： 图像感测系统包括IR陷波滤波器，其被配置为阻挡在可见光谱和不可见光谱之间的界面区域中具有波长的光谱能量的传输，并且能够传输具有至少可见光谱和近红外（IR） ）频谱，数字图像传感器，包括像素元件的二维阵列，并且被配置为在每个像素元件处产生表示场景的图像的像素数据的输出信号，以及包括选择性透射的二维阵列的滤色器阵列 叠加在像素元素的二维阵列上并与之对准的滤波器。 滤色器阵列包括设置成以可见光谱的一种或多种颜色透射光谱能量的第一组选择性透射滤色器，以及设置成在至少近红外（IR）光谱中透射光谱能量的第二组灰色滤色器 。

公开(公告)号：US06970597B1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-29

申请号：US10006974

申请日：2001-12-05

申请人： Benjamin P. Olding ,  Ricardo J. Motta

发明人： Benjamin P. Olding ,  Ricardo J. Motta

IPC分类号： G06K9/00

CPC分类号： G06T3/4015

摘要： A method for generating coefficients for a set of convolution kernels for use in interpolating pixel values in an image sensor is described. The coefficients are computed by applying a constraint matrix specifying one or more constraints. The method includes generating ideal sensor data representative of a test image in a first color plane, generating sensor data of the test image, generating f data matrices including pixel data from multiple neighborhoods of pixels in the pixel array, and determining the coefficients for f convolution kernels using the ideal sensor data, the f data matrices and by applying one or more constraints. The use of a constraint matrix greatly simplifies the computation of the coefficients and can be applied in image processing to generate a high quality full color image.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种用于生成用于内插图像传感器中的像素值的一组卷积内核的系数的方法。 通过应用指定一个或多个约束的约束矩阵来计算系数。 该方法包括：生成表示第一颜色平面中的测试图像的理想传感器数据，生成测试图像的传感器数据，生成包括像素阵列中多个像素附近的像素数据的f数据矩阵，以及确定f卷积系数 使用理想传感器数据，f数据矩阵和应用一个或多个约束的内核。 使用约束矩阵大大简化了系数的计算，并且可以应用于图像处理中以产生高质量的全色图像。

公开(公告)号：US06726103B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US10045877

申请日：2001-11-07

申请人： Ricardo J. Motta ,  Robert Weinschenk

发明人： Ricardo J. Motta ,  Robert Weinschenk

IPC分类号： G06S710

CPC分类号： H04N5/2178 ,  H04N5/367 ,  H04N5/37455

摘要： An imaging system with built-in diagnostics and preferably implemented as an integrated system-on-a-chip (SOC) imaging system. According to one implementation of the present invention, the imaging system can be operated in two operating modes: a normal operating mode and a special diagnostic mode. While running in the diagnostic mode, the imaging system can be configured to detect manufacturing defects. The imaging system can be further configured to compensate for certain types of manufacturing defects. While running in the diagnostic mode, the imaging system (1) identifies pixels that function incorrectly and (2) creates a record of such pixels. In the normal operating mode, the imaging system can use the record to compensate for the missing or incorrect data from these defective pixels during real-time image processing. The present invention simplifies testing of imaging systems and/or image sensors. It also increases manufacturing yield and, therefore, results in lower per-unit manufacturing cost.

摘要翻译： 具有内置诊断功能的成像系统，优选实现为集成片上系统（SOC）成像系统。 根据本发明的一个实施方案，成像系统可以以两种操作模式操作：正常操作模式和特殊诊断模式。 在诊断模式下运行时，可以将成像系统配置为检测制造缺陷。 成像系统可进一步配置为补偿某些类型的制造缺陷。 当在诊断模式下运行时，成像系统（1）识别功能不正确的像素，（2）创建这样的像素的记录。 在正常操作模式下，成像系统可以在实时图像处理期间使用记录来补偿来自这些缺陷像素的丢失或不正确的数据。 本发明简化了成像系统和/或图像传感器的测试。 它也增加了制造成品率，因此导致单位制造成本降低。

公开(公告)号：US06379022B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-30

申请号：US09557137

申请日：2000-04-25

申请人： Frederic C Amerson ,  Paul M Hubel ,  Ricardo J Motta

发明人： Frederic C Amerson ,  Paul M Hubel ,  Ricardo J Motta

IPC分类号： G21Y900

CPC分类号： H05B33/0863 ,  Y10S362/80

摘要： An auxiliary illuminating device that has an adjustable color temperature. The color temperature is adjusted by varying the light output at least two independently adjustable light sources. The light source is an array of at least 2 colors. The light source typically uses at least one set of LED's.

摘要翻译： 具有可调色温的辅助照明装置。 通过改变光输出来调节色温至少两个可独立调节的光源。 光源是至少2种颜色的阵列。 光源通常使用至少一组LED。

公开(公告)号：US6091451A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-18

申请号：US914353

申请日：1997-08-19

申请人： Mina Farr ,  Ricardo J. Motta

发明人： Mina Farr ,  Ricardo J. Motta

IPC分类号： G02B5/20 ,  H04N1/028 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N9/04 ,  H04N9/07 ,  H04N3/14

CPC分类号： H04N9/045 ,  G02B5/201

摘要： An anti-color aliasing filter for a digital imaging system is includes a first filtering region that allows any color to pass through. The filter also includes a second filtering region adjacent to the first filtering region to allow a particular color or colors to pass through in order to adjust the color frequency response of the digital imaging system to the remaining colors without affecting the frequency response of the digital imaging system to the colors passing through the second filtering region, such that color aliasing is minimized in the digital imaging system.

摘要翻译： 用于数字成像系统的反色混叠滤波器包括允许任何颜色通过的第一滤波区域。 滤波器还包括与第一滤波区域相邻的第二滤波区域，以允许特定的颜色或颜色通过，以便将数字成像系统的颜色频率响应调整到剩余颜色，而不影响数字成像器的频率响应 系统到通过第二滤波区域的颜色，使得数字成像系统中的颜色混叠最小化。

公开(公告)号：US08587682B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-19

申请号：US13026238

申请日：2011-02-12

申请人： Ricardo J. Motta

发明人： Ricardo J. Motta

IPC分类号： H04N5/225 ,  H04N15/00 ,  H04N5/222

CPC分类号： H04N7/144 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N13/243 ,  H04N13/366

摘要： A display system, method, and computer program product are provided for capturing images using multiple integrated image sensors. The display system includes a front panel for displaying an image. The display system further includes a matrix of image sensors situated behind the front panel.

摘要翻译： 提供显示系统，方法和计算机程序产品，用于使用多个集成图像传感器捕获图像。 显示系统包括用于显示图像的前面板。 显示系统还包括位于前面板后面的图像传感器矩阵。

公开(公告)号：US07362355B1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-22

申请号：US10634339

申请日：2003-08-04

申请人： David Xiao Dong Yang ,  Michael Frank ,  Odutola Oluseye Ewedemi ,  William R. Bidermann ,  Ricardo J. Motta ,  Justin Reyneri ,  Hui Tian

发明人： David Xiao Dong Yang ,  Michael Frank ,  Odutola Oluseye Ewedemi ,  William R. Bidermann ,  Ricardo J. Motta ,  Justin Reyneri ,  Hui Tian

IPC分类号： H04N5/235

CPC分类号： H04N5/378 ,  H04N5/3575 ,  H04N5/361 ,  H04N5/367

摘要： A system-on-chip imaging system includes an image sensor of a two-dimensional array of pixel elements providing pixel data representing an image of a scene, a data memory for storing pixel codewords whereby at least some of the pixel codewords are indicative of the pixel data, a programmable lookup table for providing LUT codewords as output data, and a processing unit for receiving LUT codewords from the lookup table and generating output image data. In operation, a first pixel codeword stored in the data memory is used to index the lookup table for causing the lookup table to provide a respective LUT codeword to the processing unit. The processing unit operates to perform one or more image processing functions in response to the LUT codeword. The lookup table can be programmed to perform a variety of image processing functions, including defective pixel correction, CDS subtraction, privacy masking and dark signal subtraction.

摘要翻译： 片上系统成像系统包括提供表示场景图像的像素数据的二维阵列阵列的图像传感器，用于存储像素码字的数据存储器，其中至少一些像素码字指示 像素数据，用于提供LUT码字作为输出数据的可编程查找表，以及用于从查找表接收LUT码字并产生输出图像数据的处理单元。 在操作中，存储在数据存储器中的第一像素码字用于索引查找表，以使查找表向处理单元提供相应的LUT码字。 处理单元操作以响应于LUT码字执行一个或多个图像处理功能。 可以对查找表进行编程，以执行各种图像处理功能，包括缺陷像素校正，CDS减法，隐私掩蔽和暗信号相减。

公开(公告)号：US07280141B1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-09

申请号：US10670014

申请日：2003-09-23

申请人： Michael Frank ,  Ricardo J. Motta

发明人： Michael Frank ,  Ricardo J. Motta

IPC分类号： H04N9/64

CPC分类号： H04N5/374 ,  H04N5/361 ,  H04N5/3651

摘要： A fixed pattern noise subtraction method in a digital imaging system incorporating a digital image sensor includes: acquiring a reference image of the digital image sensor when the digital image sensor receives no illumination, storing a reference value of an operating parameter associated with the reference image where the reference image is indicative of the fixed pattern noise associated with the digital image sensor, storing a model describing the behavior of the fixed pattern noise as a function of the operating parameter. Then, the method continues with acquiring a first image, measuring a current value of the operating parameter associated with the first image, calculating a noise prediction image by extrapolation of the reference image in accordance with the model and based on the current value and the reference value of the operating parameter, and subtracting the noise prediction image from the first image to generate a final image.

摘要翻译： 包含数字图像传感器的数字成像系统中的固定图案噪声减除方法包括：当数字图像传感器不接收到照明时，获取数字图像传感器的参考图像，存储与参考图像相关联的操作参数的参考值，其中 参考图像表示与数字图像传感器相关联的固定模式噪声，存储描述固定模式噪声的行为的模型作为操作参数的函数。 然后，该方法继续获取第一图像，测量与第一图像相关联的操作参数的当前值，根据模型通过外推参考图像并基于当前值和参考来计算噪声预测图像 值，并且从第一图像减去噪声预测图像以生成最终图像。

公开(公告)号：US06737626B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-18

申请号：US09923274

申请日：2001-08-06

申请人： William R. Bidermann ,  Ricardo J. Motta

发明人： William R. Bidermann ,  Ricardo J. Motta

IPC分类号： H01L2700

CPC分类号： H01L27/14609 ,  H01L27/14623 ,  H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/1463

摘要： An integrated image sensor having a conditioned top silicon oxide layer and/or one or more additional insulating layers/structures to reduce optical and/or electrical noise. The image sensor has an array of one or more pixels, each pixel having a photoelement formed on a substrate and configured to generate an electrical signal in response to incident light, and associated circuitry formed on the substrate and configured to process the electrical signal generated in the photoelement. In one embodiment, a portion of a top insulating layer in the integrated image sensor corresponding to each photoelement has a thickness different from the thickness of a portion of the top insulating layer corresponding to its associated circuitry to inhibit the flow of light between the associated circuitry and the photoelement and/or between the pixel and an adjacent pixel in the array. In another embodiment, the image sensor has one or more insulating structures formed on the substrate and configured to inhibit the flow of electricity between a photoelement and its associated circuitry and/or the pixel and an adjacent pixel in the array. The present invention can reduce optical and/or electrical noise and crosstalk to improve image quality and diminish artifacts in the image sensor's output.

摘要翻译： 具有经调理的顶部氧化硅层和/或一个或多个附加绝缘层/结构的集成图像传感器，以减少光学和/或电气噪声。 图像传感器具有一个或多个像素的阵列，每个像素具有形成在衬底上并被配置为响应于入射光产生电信号的光电元件，以及形成在衬底上的相关电路，并被配置为处理在 光电元件。 在一个实施例中，对应于每个光电元件的集成图像传感器中的顶部绝缘层的一部分具有不同于与其相关电路对应的顶部绝缘层的一部分的厚度的厚度，以抑制相关电路之间的光流 和像素与阵列中的相邻像素之间和/或像素之间。 在另一个实施例中，图像传感器具有形成在衬底上的一个或多个绝缘结构，并且被配置为抑制光电元件及其相关联的电路和/或阵列中的像素和相邻像素之间的电流。 本发明可以减少光学和/或电噪声和串扰，以改善图像质量并减少图像传感器输出中的伪影。

公开(公告)号：US20110199497A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-18

申请号：US13026238

申请日：2011-02-12

申请人： Ricardo J. Motta

发明人： Ricardo J. Motta

IPC分类号： H04N5/225

CPC分类号： H04N7/144 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N13/243 ,  H04N13/366

摘要： A display system, method, and computer program product are provided for capturing images using multiple integrated image sensors. The display system includes a front panel for displaying an image. The display system further includes a matrix of image sensors situated behind the front panel.

摘要翻译： 提供显示系统，方法和计算机程序产品，用于使用多个集成图像传感器捕获图像。 显示系统包括用于显示图像的前面板。 显示系统还包括位于前面板后面的图像传感器矩阵。