Imaging apparatus, imaging system, and method for driving imaging apparatus
    1.
    发明授权
    Imaging apparatus, imaging system, and method for driving imaging apparatus 有权
    成像装置,成像系统和驱动成像装置的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09549139B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-17

    申请号:US14452945

    申请日:2014-08-06

    摘要: The imaging apparatus has a plurality of pixels each of which has a plurality of photoelectric conversion units; generates a plurality of first combined signals obtained by combining signals based on electric charges of photoelectric conversion units in one side with each other, and a plurality of second signals obtained by combining signals based on electric charges of the plurality of photoelectric conversion units with each other; and outputs a part of the first combined signals out of the plurality of first combined signals.

    摘要翻译: 成像装置具有多个像素,每个具有多个光电转换单元; 产生通过将基于一侧的光电转换单元的电荷的信号彼此组合而获得的多个第一组合信号,以及通过将基于多个光电转换单元的电荷的信号彼此组合而获得的多个第二信号 ; 并输出多个第一组合信号中的第一组合信号的一部分。

    Solid-state image pickup apparatus, image pickup system, and driving method of the solid-state image pickup apparatus for converting analog signal into digital signal
    3.
    发明授权
    Solid-state image pickup apparatus, image pickup system, and driving method of the solid-state image pickup apparatus for converting analog signal into digital signal 有权
    用于将模拟信号转换为数字信号的固态摄像装置的固态图像拾取装置,图像拾取系统和驱动方法

    公开(公告)号:US09258499B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-09

    申请号:US13804226

    申请日:2013-03-14

    摘要: An apparatus includes a pixel array in which pixels for outputting an analog signal are arranged in a matrix, vertical output lines each of which is connected to pixels in a same column, A/D conversion units, which are individually connected to the vertical output lines, for converting the analog signal into a digital signal, and a constant current supply unit for supplying a constant current to the A/D conversion units. Each of the A/D conversion units includes an integration unit for integrating the constant current, a comparison unit for comparing the integrated constant current with the analog signal and outputting a comparison signal, and a digital signal storage unit for storing a digital signal corresponding to the comparison signal. The integration unit includes an input capacitor for receiving the constant current. The comparison unit is connected to the constant current supply unit via the input capacitor.

    摘要翻译: 一种装置,包括像素阵列,其中用于输出模拟信号的像素以矩阵形式排列,垂直输出线连接到同一列中的像素,A / D转换单元分别连接到垂直输出线 ,用于将模拟信号转换为数字信号;以及恒定电流供应单元,用于向A / D转换单元提供恒定电流。 每个A / D转换单元包括用于积分恒流的积分单元,用于将积分恒定电流与模拟信号进行比较并输出比较信号的比较单元和用于存储对应于数字信号的数字信号的数字信号存储单元 比较信号。 集成单元包括用于接收恒定电流的输入电容器。 比较单元经由输入电容器连接到恒流源单元。

    SOLID-STATE IMAGING APPARATUS AND CAMERA
    4.
    发明申请
    SOLID-STATE IMAGING APPARATUS AND CAMERA 有权
    固态成像装置和摄像机

    公开(公告)号:US20150281615A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-01

    申请号:US14663592

    申请日:2015-03-20

    摘要: A solid-state imaging apparatus, comprising a pixel array in which a plurality of pixels are arrayed, a plurality of processing units, forming a plurality of groups each including two or more processing units, an output line, a power supply line, a plurality of signal lines corresponding to the plurality of groups and connecting output nodes of the two or more processing units in the corresponding group, a plurality of connecting units provided between the output line and the plurality of signal lines, and a control unit configured to control the plurality of processing units and the plurality of connecting units based on a group including the two or more processing units being to output signals.

    摘要翻译: 一种固态成像装置,包括其中排列有多个像素的像素阵列,多个处理单元,形成包括两个或多个处理单元的多个组,输出线,电源线,多个 对应于组中的两个或多个处理单元的多个组和连接输出节点的信号线,设置在输出线和多个信号线之间的多个连接单元,以及控制单元, 多个处理单元和多个连接单元基于包括两个或多个处理单元的组来输出信号。

    PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND IMAGING SYSTEM
    5.
    发明申请
    PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND IMAGING SYSTEM 有权
    光电转换器和成像系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140098272A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-10

    申请号:US14043473

    申请日:2013-10-01

    IPC分类号: H04N5/3745

    摘要: A photoelectric conversion device includes a plurality of pixels arranged in a plurality of columns, a plurality of comparators provided correspondingly to the respective columns, a reference signal generation unit configured to supply a reference signal to the plurality of comparators, a counter configured to generate a count signal that includes a plurality of bits in synchronization with a first clock signal, a synchronization unit configured to synchronize the plurality of bits with a second clock signal to generate a synchronized count signal and to output the generated synchronized count signal, and a plurality of memories provided correspondingly to the respective comparators, the memories each being configured to store the synchronized count signal in response to a change in an output of a corresponding one of the comparators.

    摘要翻译: 一种光电转换装置,包括以多列排列的多个像素,与各列对应设置的多个比较器,配置为向多个比较器提供基准信号的基准信号生成部,配置为生成 计数信号,其包括与第一时钟信号同步的多个位;同步单元,被配置为使所述多个位与第二时钟信号同步,以产生同步的计数信号并输出​​所生成的同步计数信号;以及多个 存储器对应于相应的比较器提供,每个存储器被配置为响应于对应的一个比较器的输出的变化来存储同步的计数信号。

    PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, IMAGING SYSTEM, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE TESTING METHOD, AND IMAGING SYSTEM MANUFACTURING METHOD
    6.
    发明申请
    PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, IMAGING SYSTEM, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE TESTING METHOD, AND IMAGING SYSTEM MANUFACTURING METHOD 有权
    光电转换装置,成像系统,光电转换装置测试方法和成像系统制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140092286A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-03

    申请号:US14042097

    申请日:2013-09-30

    IPC分类号: H04N5/378

    摘要: A photoelectric conversion device includes a pixel array including a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix, a plurality of blocks including a plurality of pairs, each of the pairs including a comparator provided correspondingly with a column in the pixel array and a memory provided correspondingly with the comparator, and a block information supply unit configured to supply block information which indicates a location of a block, to the plurality of memories included in the blocks.

    摘要翻译: 光电转换装置包括:像素阵列,其包括以矩阵形式排列的多个像素,多个块,包括多对,每对中的每一对包括与像素阵列中的列对应地设置的比较器;以及存储器, 比较器和块信息提供单元,被配置为向块中包括的多个存储器提供指示块的位置的块信息。

    IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
    7.
    发明申请
    IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS 审中-公开
    图像拾取装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140002689A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-02

    申请号:US14016344

    申请日:2013-09-03

    IPC分类号: H04N5/378 H04N5/232

    摘要: There is provided an image pickup apparatus including a pixel including a photoelectric conversion element and an amplification element for amplifying and outputting a signal generated at the photoelectric conversion element, a load transistor for controlling an electric current flowing at the amplification element, and a potential control element for suppressing potential fluctuation in a first main electrode region of the load transistor which is an output side of the amplification element.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种图像拾取装置,包括:像素,包括光电转换元件和用于放大和输出在光电转换元件处产生的信号的放大元件;负载晶体管,用于控制在放大元件处流动的电流;以及电位控制 用于抑制作为放大元件的输出侧的负载晶体管的第一主电极区域中的电位波动的元件。

    SOLID-STATE IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP SYSTEM, AND DRIVING METHOD OF THE SOLID-STATE IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
    8.
    发明申请
    SOLID-STATE IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP SYSTEM, AND DRIVING METHOD OF THE SOLID-STATE IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS 审中-公开
    固态图像拾取装置,图像拾取系统和固态图像拾取装置的驱动方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130194474A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-01

    申请号:US13804226

    申请日:2013-03-14

    IPC分类号: H04N5/369 H04N5/335

    摘要: An apparatus includes a pixel array in which pixels for outputting an analog signal are arranged in a matrix, vertical output lines each of which is connected to pixels in a same column, A/D conversion units, which are individually connected to the vertical output lines, for converting the analog signal into a digital signal, and a constant current supply unit for supplying a constant current to the A/D conversion units. Each of the A/D conversion units includes an integration unit for integrating the constant current, a comparison unit for comparing the integrated constant current with the analog signal and outputting a comparison signal, and a digital signal storage unit for storing a digital signal corresponding to the comparison signal. The integration unit includes an input capacitor for receiving the constant current. The comparison unit is connected to the constant current supply unit via the input capacitor.

    摘要翻译: 一种装置,包括像素阵列,其中用于输出模拟信号的像素以矩阵形式排列,垂直输出线连接到同一列中的像素,A / D转换单元分别连接到垂直输出线 ,用于将模拟信号转换为数字信号;以及恒定电流供应单元,用于向A / D转换单元提供恒定电流。 每个A / D转换单元包括用于积分恒流的积分单元,用于将积分恒定电流与模拟信号进行比较并输出比较信号的比较单元和用于存储对应于数字信号的数字信号的数字信号存储单元 比较信号。 集成单元包括用于接收恒定电流的输入电容器。 比较单元经由输入电容器连接到恒流源单元。

    SOLID-STATE IMAGING APPARATUS AND IMAGING SYSTEM USING THE SOLID-STATE IMAGING APPARATUS
    9.
    发明申请
    SOLID-STATE IMAGING APPARATUS AND IMAGING SYSTEM USING THE SOLID-STATE IMAGING APPARATUS 有权
    使用固态成像装置的固态成像装置和成像系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130063639A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-14

    申请号:US13670175

    申请日:2012-11-06

    IPC分类号: H04N5/335

    CPC分类号: H04N5/3742

    摘要: It is an object of the present invention to provide a solid-state imaging apparatus that outputs digital signals at high speed. A solid-state imaging apparatus is provided that includes plural analog-to-digital converters that convert analog signals obtained by photoelectric conversion into digital signals, plural digital memories that store the digital signals converted by the analog-to-digital converters, plural block digital output lines that are provided to correspond to blocks of the plural digital memories and to which the digital signals stored in the plural digital memories included in the blocks are output, a common digital output line that outputs the digital signals output from the plural block digital output lines, buffer circuits that buffer the digital signals output from the block digital output lines, and block selecting units that can switch the block digital output lines electrically connected to the common digital output line.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的目的是提供一种以高速输出数字信号的固态成像装置。 提供了一种固态成像装置,其包括将通过光电转换获得的模拟信号转换为数字信号的多个模数转换器,存储由模数转换器转换的数字信号的多个数字存储器,多个数字数字 输出对应于多个数字存储器中的块并被存储在包含在块中的多个数字存储器中的数字信号的输出线,输出从多个数字输出端输出的数字信号的公共数字输出线 用于缓冲从块数字输出线输出的数字信号的缓冲电路,以及可以切换电连接到公共数字输出线的块数字输出线的块选择单元。