System for controlling image data readout from an imaging device
    1.
    发明申请
    System for controlling image data readout from an imaging device 有权
    用于控制从成像装置读出图像数据的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060274175A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-07

    申请号:US11143245

    申请日:2005-06-02

    IPC分类号: H04N5/335 H04N3/14

    摘要: An imaging apparatus, such as used in a digital camera or scanner, includes at least one photosensor chip. Each chip includes one line for conveying a signal causing an integration event of a selected subset of photosensors on the chip, the integration event being one of a starting or ending an integration period for the subset of photosensors. Each chip also includes at least two selection lines, for conveying a multi-bit code identifying the selected subset of photosensors for the integration event.

    摘要翻译: 诸如在数字照相机或扫描仪中使用的成像设备包括至少一个光电传感器芯片。 每个芯片包括一条线,用于传送导致芯片上选定的光电传感器子集的集成事件的信号,该积分事件是光电传感器子集的开始或结束集成周期之一。 每个芯片还包括至少两条选择线,用于传送识别所选择的用于集成事件的光电传感器子集的多位代码。

    System for controlling integration times of photosensors in an imaging device

    公开(公告)号:US20060274174A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-07

    申请号:US11143173

    申请日:2005-06-02

    申请人: Scott Tewinkle

    发明人: Scott Tewinkle

    IPC分类号: H04N5/335

    摘要: A photosensor chip, such as used in a hard-copy scanner, reads out image data in repeated cycles. With each cycle an on-board counter counts to a predetermined number and resets to zero. When the clock count reaches certain numbers, integration events are initiated with regard to different subsets of photosensors on the chip. The start and stop times of the integrations within each cycle can thus be adjusted via software instructions.

    Image sensor array with variable resolution and high-speed output
    3.
    发明申请
    Image sensor array with variable resolution and high-speed output 有权
    具有可变分辨率和高速输出的图像传感器阵列

    公开(公告)号:US20050157192A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-21

    申请号:US10762120

    申请日:2004-01-21

    CPC分类号: H04N5/3692 H04N5/347

    摘要: A photosensitive imaging apparatus has a linear array of groups of photosensors. In a low-resolution scanning mode, all of the photosensors in each group act together as one large photosensor. In a high-resolution scanning mode, each photosensor in a group acts outputs image-based signals independently. In either mode, the signals output by the photosensors are transferred to one of two output lines, such as for “odd-” and “even-” positioned photosensors or groups of photosensors. The signals on the two lines can then be multiplexed to a single output line. The dual output lines enable fast signal output in either resolution mode.

    摘要翻译: 光敏成像装置具有一组光电传感器的线性阵列。 在低分辨率扫描模式下,每个组中的所有光电传感器一起作为一个大光电传感器。 在高分辨率扫描模式下,组中的每个光电传感器可以独立地输出基于图像的信号。 在任一模式下,由光电传感器输出的信号被传送到两个输出线之一,例如“奇数”和“偶数”位置的光电传感器或光电传感器组。 然后可以将两条线上的信号复用到单个输出线。 双输出线可以在任一分辨率模式下实现快速信号输出。

    System for adjusting a reference voltage in a photosensor chip
    4.
    发明申请
    System for adjusting a reference voltage in a photosensor chip 审中-公开
    用于调整光电传感器芯片中的参考电压的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060291008A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-28

    申请号:US11158571

    申请日:2005-06-22

    IPC分类号: H04N1/04

    CPC分类号: H04N5/335 H04N5/2253

    摘要: In an imaging apparatus such as a scanner or digital camera, a plurality of photosensors read image data onto a video line. The video line is periodically associated with a correction signal of predetermined magnitude, such as on a correction capacitor on the video line. A digital-analog converter (DAC) precisely adjusts the correction signal, to make consistent the video outputs of different subsets of photosensors on a chip, or of different photosensor chips reading onto a single video line.

    摘要翻译: 在诸如扫描仪或数码相机的成像设备中,多个光电传感器将图像数据读取到视频行上。 视频线与预定大小的校正信号周期性地相关联,例如在视频行上的校正电容器上。 数字模拟转换器(DAC)精确地调整校正信号,使芯片上不同子集的光电传感器的视频输出或读取到单个视频线上的不同光电传感器芯片保持一致。

    System for selecting a format for control data in an imaging device
    5.
    发明申请
    System for selecting a format for control data in an imaging device 有权
    用于选择成像装置中的控制数据格式的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060291009A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-28

    申请号:US11158643

    申请日:2005-06-22

    申请人: Scott Tewinkle

    发明人: Scott Tewinkle

    IPC分类号: H04N1/04

    摘要: An imaging apparatus, such as used in a digital camera or scanner, includes at least one photosensor chip. The chip includes subsystems thereon that control the integration periods of the photosensors according to different control data formats. A selector is used to adapt the chip to accept control data of a selected format consistent with a larger apparatus or system.

    摘要翻译: 诸如在数字照相机或扫描仪中使用的成像设备包括至少一个光电传感器芯片。 芯片包括其上的子系统,其根据不同的控制数据格式控制光电传感器的积分周期。 选择器用于使芯片适应与更大的装置或系统一致的所选格式的控制数据。

    Color filter configurations for linear photosensor arrays
    6.
    发明申请
    Color filter configurations for linear photosensor arrays 审中-公开
    线性光电传感器阵列的滤色器配置

    公开(公告)号:US20050174617A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-11

    申请号:US10773512

    申请日:2004-02-06

    CPC分类号: H04N1/486

    摘要: An imaging apparatus, such as would be used in a digital copier, includes at least one linear array of photosensors. Along a direction of the array, the photosensors are filtered to different primary colors, such as RGB, according to a repeating pattern. The repeating pattern includes at least one substantially clear photosensor, or a photosensor sensitive to a non-primary color (K). Some possible repeating patterns thus include RGBK, RKB, BKRK, and RGBGKG.

    摘要翻译: 诸如将用于数字复印机的成像装置包括至少一个光电传感器的线性阵列。 沿着阵列的方向,光电传感器根据重复图案被过滤到不同的原色,例如RGB。 重复图案包括至少一个基本上清晰的光电传感器或对非原色(K)敏感的光传感器。 因此,一些可能的重复图案包括RGBK,RKB,BKRK和RGBGKG。