SOLID STATE IMAGING DEVICE AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SOLID STATE IMAGING DEVICE
    1.
    发明申请
    SOLID STATE IMAGING DEVICE AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SOLID STATE IMAGING DEVICE 有权
    固态成像装置和驱动固态成像装置的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090027533A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-29

    申请号:US12178324

    申请日:2008-07-23

    IPC分类号: H04N5/335

    摘要: A row scanner selects an arbitrary row in an pixel array unit. Per-column AD converters separately convert voltage signals respectively outputted from a column of a plurality of unit pixels in the selected arbitrary row into digital signals. A column scanner sequentially outputs the digital signals by a column-scanning operation thereof. An AD conversion result adjuster judges whether or not the digital signals reach a predetermined judgment value or the status equivalent to the digital signals reaching the predetermined judgment value is generated, and fixes the digital signals to digital pixel values set in accordance with the predetermined judgment value when a result of the judgment is positive.

    摘要翻译: 行扫描器选择像素阵列单元中的任意行。 每列AD转换器将所选择的任意行中的多个单位像素的列分别输出的电压信号分别转换为数字信号。 列扫描器通过其列扫描操作顺序地输出数字信号。 AD转换结果调整器判断数字信号是否达到预定判定值,或者产生与达到预定判定值的数字信号相当的状态,并将数字信号固定为根据预定判定值设定的数字像素值 当判断的结果是肯定的。

    Solid state imaging device having improved dynamic range
    2.
    发明授权
    Solid state imaging device having improved dynamic range 有权
    具有改善的动态范围的固态成像装置

    公开(公告)号:US08310581B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-13

    申请号:US13042906

    申请日:2011-03-08

    摘要: A row scanner selects an arbitrary row in an pixel array unit. Per-column AD converters separately convert voltage signals respectively outputted from a column of a plurality of unit pixels in the selected arbitrary row into digital signals. A column scanner sequentially outputs the digital signals by a column-scanning operation thereof. An AD conversion result adjuster judges whether or not the digital signals reach a predetermined judgment value or the status equivalent to the digital signals reaching the predetermined judgment value is generated, and fixes the digital signals to digital pixel values set in accordance with the predetermined judgment value when a result of the judgment is positive.

    摘要翻译: 行扫描器选择像素阵列单元中的任意行。 每列AD转换器将所选择的任意行中的多个单位像素的列分别输出的电压信号分别转换为数字信号。 列扫描器通过其列扫描操作顺序地输出数字信号。 AD转换结果调整器判断数字信号是否达到预定判定值,或者产生与达到预定判定值的数字信号相当的状态,并将数字信号固定为根据预定判定值设定的数字像素值 当判断的结果是肯定的。

    Solid state imaging device and method of driving the solid state imaging device
    3.
    发明授权
    Solid state imaging device and method of driving the solid state imaging device 有权
    固态成像装置和驱动固态成像装置的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07924335B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-12

    申请号:US12178324

    申请日:2008-07-23

    摘要: A row scanner selects an arbitrary row in an pixel array unit. Per-column AD converters separately convert voltage signals respectively outputted from a column of a plurality of unit pixels in the selected arbitrary row into digital signals. A column scanner sequentially outputs the digital signals by a column-scanning operation thereof. An AD conversion result adjuster judges whether or not the digital signals reach a predetermined judgment value or the status equivalent to the digital signals reaching the predetermined judgment value is generated, and fixes the digital signals to digital pixel values set in accordance with the predetermined judgment value when a result of the judgment is positive.

    摘要翻译: 行扫描器选择像素阵列单元中的任意行。 每列AD转换器将所选择的任意行中的多个单位像素的列分别输出的电压信号分别转换为数字信号。 列扫描器通过其列扫描操作顺序地输出数字信号。 AD转换结果调整器判断数字信号是否达到预定判定值,或者产生与达到预定判定值的数字信号相当的状态,并将数字信号固定为根据预定判定值设定的数字像素值 当判断的结果是肯定的。

    SOLID STATE IMAGING DEVICE AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SOLID STATE IMAGING DEVICE
    4.
    发明申请
    SOLID STATE IMAGING DEVICE AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SOLID STATE IMAGING DEVICE 有权
    固态成像装置和驱动固态成像装置的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110157442A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-30

    申请号:US13042906

    申请日:2011-03-08

    IPC分类号: H04N5/335

    摘要: A row scanner selects an arbitrary row in an pixel array unit. Per-column AD converters separately convert voltage signals respectively outputted from a column of a plurality of unit pixels in the selected arbitrary row into digital signals. A column scanner sequentially outputs the digital signals by a column-scanning operation thereof. An AD conversion result adjuster judges whether or not the digital signals reach a predetermined judgment value or the status equivalent to the digital signals reaching the predetermined judgment value is generated, and fixes the digital signals to digital pixel values set in accordance with the predetermined judgment value when a result of the judgment is positive.

    摘要翻译: 行扫描器选择像素阵列单元中的任意行。 每列AD转换器将所选择的任意行中的多个单位像素的列分别输出的电压信号分别转换为数字信号。 列扫描器通过其列扫描操作顺序地输出数字信号。 AD转换结果调整器判断数字信号是否达到预定判定值,或者产生与达到预定判定值的数字信号相当的状态,并将数字信号固定为根据预定判定值设定的数字像素值 当判断的结果是肯定的。

    Solid-state imaging device and camera
    5.
    发明授权
    Solid-state imaging device and camera 有权
    固态成像装置和相机

    公开(公告)号:US07777170B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-17

    申请号:US12261393

    申请日:2008-10-30

    IPC分类号: H01L27/00 H03M1/56

    摘要: A solid-state imaging device comprises a pixel array; a reference signal generation unit operable to generate a reference signal that changes monotonically for a predetermined period in a horizontal period; a comparator operable to compare the level of a pixel signal with the level of a reference signal; a counter operable to count input clock pulses; a memory operable to store the number of counts counted by the counter as a digital value; and a timing control unit operable to generate a clock that is to be input into the counter, and change frequency of the clock that is to be input into the counter based on external input data.

    摘要翻译: 固态成像装置包括像素阵列; 参考信号生成单元,用于生成在水平周期中单调地改变预定时间段的参考信号; 比较器,用于将像素信号的电平与参考信号的电平进行比较; 计数器,用于对输入时钟脉冲进行计数; 可操作地存储由计数器计数的计数的数量作为数字值的存储器; 以及定时控制单元,用于产生要输入到计数器的时钟,并且基于外部输入数据改变要输入到计数器的时钟的频率。

    Physical quantity detecting apparatus and method for driving the same
    6.
    发明授权
    Physical quantity detecting apparatus and method for driving the same 有权
    物理量检测装置及其驱动方法

    公开(公告)号:US08039781B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-18

    申请号:US12683917

    申请日:2010-01-07

    IPC分类号: H04N5/335

    CPC分类号: H04N5/3742 H04N5/378

    摘要: In a solid state imaging device to be included in an imaging device such as a digital camera, a ramp run-up AD conversion circuit for AD converting a pixel signal is provided corresponding to one or a plurality of pixel columns. A column counter provided in each ramp run-up AD conversion circuit holds an upper bit, and a clock signal is supplied to one or plural latches for holding a lower bit. Thus, fast and accurate AD conversion can be realized while suppressing increase of clock frequency.

    摘要翻译: 在要包括在诸如数字照相机的成像装置中的固态成像装置中,对应于一个或多个像素列提供用于AD转换像素信号的斜坡启动AD转换电路。 设置在每个斜坡启动AD转换电路中的列计数器保持高位,并且时钟信号被提供给用于保持低位的一个或多个锁存器。 因此,可以在抑制时钟频率的增加的同时实现快速且准确的AD转换。

    SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE
    7.
    发明申请
    SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE 审中-公开
    固态成像装置

    公开(公告)号:US20090322917A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-31

    申请号:US12477453

    申请日:2009-06-03

    IPC分类号: H04N5/335

    摘要: It is an object of the present invention to provide a solid-state imaging device capable of operating at high-speed, and suppressing the deterioration of image quality caused by coupling. A solid-state imaging device according to the present invention includes: pixels arranged in rows and columns; color filters each of which is arranged on a light incidence plane of a corresponding one of the pixels, each of the color filters being one of at least two colors; and column signal lines provided for each of the columns of the pixels, and each of which transmits the signals from the pixels in a column direction, in which one of the color filters is arranged on one of the pixels connected to the column signal line, and is of a same color as another one of the color filters arranged on another one of the pixels connected to the column signal line.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的目的是提供一种能够高速运转并且抑制由耦合引起的图像质量劣化的固态成像装置。 根据本发明的固态成像装置包括:排列成行和列的像素; 每个滤色器布置在相应的一个像素的光入射平面上,每个滤色器是至少两种颜色之一; 以及为每个像素提供的列信号线,并且其中的每一个从列方向上的像素传输信号,其中一个滤色器布置在连接到列信号线的像素之一上, 并且具有与连接到列信号线的另一个像素上的另一个滤色器相同的颜色。

    Imaging device
    8.
    发明授权
    Imaging device 失效
    成像设备

    公开(公告)号:US07336303B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-26

    申请号:US10347585

    申请日:2003-01-22

    IPC分类号: H04N5/262

    摘要: An imaging control unit specifies a scan region, including an effective pixel region and a blanking region, of an image based on a magnification for electronic zooming, and converts an input optical signal into an electrical signal by scanning the scan region. The imaging control unit reads the electrical signal stored and delivers the electrical signal to an image sensor unit as picture data. An RW control unit stores the picture data in a register based on the magnification for electronic zooming, and then reads the picture data at a predetermined frame rate. A resolution converter performs interpolation processing of the picture data based on the magnification for electronic zooming.

    摘要翻译: 成像控制单元基于用于电子变焦的放大率来指定包括图像的有效像素区域和消隐区域的扫描区域,并且通过扫描扫描区域将输入的光学信号转换为电信号。 成像控制单元读取存储的电信号并将电信号传送到图像传感器单元作为图像数据。 RW控制单元基于用于电子变焦的放大率将图像数据存储在寄存器中,然后以预定帧速率读取图像数据。 分辨率转换器基于用于电子变焦的倍率执行图像数据的插值处理。

    Fuzzy development-support device
    9.
    发明授权
    Fuzzy development-support device 失效
    模糊开发支持设备

    公开(公告)号:US5708761A

    公开(公告)日:1998-01-13

    申请号:US403421

    申请日:1995-03-14

    摘要: A fuzzy development-support device includes a data input unit, a fuzzy-inference execution unit and a result verification unit. As an example, the data input unit includes a display unit connected to a membership function generator and a grid pitch designation unit for designating a grid pitch on a grid sheet displayed on the display unit for creation of membership functions. The grid pitch designation unit allows variation of grid pitch on the grid sheet. Thus, an operator uses the grid pitch designation unit to achieve an effective input of membership functions by generating the grid sheet with a pitch adequate for a desired shape of membership function.

    摘要翻译: 模糊开发支持装置包括数据输入单元,模糊推理执行单元和结果验证单元。 作为示例,数据输入单元包括连接到隶属函数发生器的显示单元和用于指定在显示单元上显示的网格板上的网格间距的网格间距指定单元,用于创建隶属函数。 网格间距指定单元允许网格上的网格间距变化。 因此,操作者使用网格间距指定单元通过产生具有适合于所需形状的隶属函数的间距的网格表来实现成员函数的有效输入。

    SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE AND CAMERA
    10.
    发明申请
    SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE AND CAMERA 有权
    固态成像装置和摄像机

    公开(公告)号:US20100277632A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-04

    申请号:US12832684

    申请日:2010-07-08

    IPC分类号: H04N5/335 H01L27/00

    摘要: A solid-state imaging device comprises a pixel array; a reference signal generation unit operable to generate a reference signal that changes monotonically for a predetermined period in a horizontal period; a comparator operable to compare the level of a pixel signal with the level of a reference signal; a counter operable to count input clock pulses; a memory operable to store the number of counts counted by the counter as a digital value; and a timing control unit operable to generate a clock that is to be input into the counter, and change frequency of the clock that is to be input into the counter based on external input data.

    摘要翻译: 固态成像装置包括像素阵列; 参考信号生成单元,用于生成在水平周期中单调地改变预定时间段的参考信号; 比较器,用于将像素信号的电平与参考信号的电平进行比较; 计数器,用于对输入时钟脉冲进行计数; 可操作地存储由计数器计数的计数的数量作为数字值的存储器; 以及定时控制单元,用于产生要输入到计数器的时钟,并且基于外部输入数据改变要输入到计数器的时钟的频率。