PHYSICAL QUANTITY DISTRIBUTION DETECTING APPARATUS AND IMAGING APPARATUS
    1.
    发明申请
    PHYSICAL QUANTITY DISTRIBUTION DETECTING APPARATUS AND IMAGING APPARATUS 有权
    物理数量分布检测装置和成像装置

    公开(公告)号:US20080111905A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-15

    申请号:US11695251

    申请日:2007-04-02

    IPC分类号: H04N5/335

    CPC分类号: H04N5/357 H04N5/3742

    摘要: A physical quantity distribution detecting apparatus includes a sensor array in which a plurality of unit sensors for sensing physical quantity are two-dimensionally arranged in a matrix; and an analog-to-digital conversion unit that includes a plurality of comparators for comparing an analog signal read from the unit sensor with a reference signal, the analog-to-digital conversion unit converting a digital signal by measuring a period of time or measuring a signal corresponding to the period of time of each comparison output of the plurality of comparators. Each of the plurality of comparators includes at least one capacitor element connected between a signal line and a constant-voltage line.

    摘要翻译: 物理量分布检测装置包括传感器阵列,其中用于感测物理量的多个单位传感器被二维排列成矩阵; 以及模数转换单元,其包括用于将从单元传感器读取的模拟信号与参考信号进行比较的多个比较器,所述模数转换单元通过测量一段时间或测量来转换数字信号 对应于多个比较器的每个比较输出的时间段的信号。 多个比较器中的每一个包括连接在信号线和恒压线之间的至少一个电容元件。

    Physical quantity distribution detecting apparatus and imaging apparatus
    2.
    发明授权
    Physical quantity distribution detecting apparatus and imaging apparatus 有权
    物理量分布检测装置和成像装置

    公开(公告)号:US08243178B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-14

    申请号:US12818663

    申请日:2010-06-18

    IPC分类号: H04N3/14 H04N5/335

    CPC分类号: H04N5/357 H04N5/3742

    摘要: A physical quantity distribution detecting apparatus includes a sensor array in which a plurality of unit sensors for sensing physical quantity are two-dimensionally arranged in a matrix; and an analog-to-digital conversion unit that includes a plurality of comparators for comparing an analog signal read from the unit sensor with a reference signal, the analog-to-digital conversion unit converting a digital signal by measuring a period of time or measuring a signal corresponding to the period of time of each comparison output of the plurality of comparators. Each of the plurality of comparators includes at least one capacitor element connected between a signal line and a constant-voltage line.

    摘要翻译: 物理量分布检测装置包括传感器阵列,其中用于感测物理量的多个单位传感器被二维排列成矩阵; 以及模数转换单元,其包括用于将从单元传感器读取的模拟信号与参考信号进行比较的多个比较器,所述模数转换单元通过测量一段时间或测量来转换数字信号 对应于多个比较器的每个比较输出的时间段的信号。 多个比较器中的每一个包括连接在信号线和恒压线之间的至少一个电容元件。

    PHYSICAL QUANTITY DISTRIBUTION DETECTING APPARATUS AND IMAGING APPARATUS
    3.
    发明申请
    PHYSICAL QUANTITY DISTRIBUTION DETECTING APPARATUS AND IMAGING APPARATUS 有权
    物理数量分布检测装置和成像装置

    公开(公告)号:US20100253772A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-07

    申请号:US12818663

    申请日:2010-06-18

    IPC分类号: H04N7/18 H04N5/335

    CPC分类号: H04N5/357 H04N5/3742

    摘要: A physical quantity distribution detecting apparatus includes a sensor array in which a plurality of unit sensors for sensing physical quantity are two-dimensionally arranged in a matrix; and an analog-to-digital conversion unit that includes a plurality of comparators for comparing an analog signal read from the unit sensor with a reference signal, the analog-to-digital conversion unit converting a digital signal by measuring a period of time or measuring a signal corresponding to the period of time of each comparison output of the plurality of comparators. Each of the plurality of comparators includes at least one capacitor element connected between a signal line and a constant-voltage line.

    摘要翻译: 物理量分布检测装置包括传感器阵列,其中用于感测物理量的多个单位传感器被二维排列成矩阵; 以及模数转换单元,其包括用于将从单元传感器读取的模拟信号与参考信号进行比较的多个比较器,所述模数转换单元通过测量一段时间或测量来转换数字信号 对应于多个比较器的每个比较输出的时间段的信号。 多个比较器中的每一个包括连接在信号线和恒压线之间的至少一个电容元件。

    Physical quantity distribution detecting apparatus and imaging apparatus
    4.
    发明授权
    Physical quantity distribution detecting apparatus and imaging apparatus 有权
    物理量分布检测装置和成像装置

    公开(公告)号:US07755686B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-13

    申请号:US11695251

    申请日:2007-04-02

    IPC分类号: H04N3/14 H04N5/335

    CPC分类号: H04N5/357 H04N5/3742

    摘要: A physical quantity distribution detecting apparatus includes a sensor array in which a plurality of unit sensors for sensing physical quantity are two-dimensionally arranged in a matrix; and an analog-to-digital conversion unit that includes a plurality of comparators for comparing an analog signal read from the unit sensor with a reference signal, the analog-to-digital conversion unit converting a digital signal by measuring a period of time or measuring a signal corresponding to the period of time of each comparison output of the plurality of comparators. Each of the plurality of comparators includes at least one capacitor element connected between a signal line and a constant-voltage line.

    摘要翻译: 物理量分布检测装置包括传感器阵列,其中用于感测物理量的多个单位传感器被二维排列成矩阵; 以及模数转换单元,其包括用于将从单元传感器读取的模拟信号与参考信号进行比较的多个比较器,所述模数转换单元通过测量一段时间或测量来转换数字信号 对应于多个比较器的每个比较输出的时间段的信号。 多个比较器中的每一个包括连接在信号线和恒压线之间的至少一个电容元件。

    ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
    5.
    发明申请
    ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE 有权
    模拟数字转换器和半导体器件

    公开(公告)号:US20070008206A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-11

    申请号:US11428970

    申请日:2006-07-06

    IPC分类号: H03M1/12

    摘要: An electronic apparatus includes a CMOS image sensor and a signal processor operable to process an output signal from the CMOS image sensor. The CMOS image sensor includes the following elements: an imaging region; a reference signal generator operable to generate a reference signal; a comparator operable to compare the reference signal generated by the reference signal generator with a signal transmitted from the imaging region; a counter operable to count, in parallel with comparison performed by the comparator, a predetermined count clock and to hold a count value at the time of completion of comparison performed by the comparator; and a reference signal supply interface unit operable to supply the reference signal generated by the reference signal generator to a plurality of comparators via different signal lines, respectively.

    摘要翻译: 电子设备包括CMOS图像传感器和可操作以处理来自CMOS图像传感器的输出信号的信号处理器。 CMOS图像传感器包括以下元件:成像区域; 参考信号发生器,用于产生参考信号; 比较器,用于将由参考信号发生器产生的参考信号与从成像区域发送的信号进行比较; 计数器,其可与比较器进行的比较并行地计数预定的计数时钟,并且在由比较器执行的比较完成时保持计数值; 以及参考信号供给接口单元,其可操作以分别经由不同的信号线将参考信号发生器产生的参考信号提供给多个比较器。

    Analog-to-digital converter and semiconductor device
    6.
    发明授权
    Analog-to-digital converter and semiconductor device 有权
    模数转换器和半导体器件

    公开(公告)号:US07471230B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-30

    申请号:US11937860

    申请日:2007-11-09

    IPC分类号: H03M1/34

    摘要: An analog to digital converter comprising a reference signal generator, a comparator, and a counter wherein the reference signal generator is operable to generate a reference for converting an analog signal into a digital signal. The reference signal generator is also operable to generate a plurality of the reference signals based on the change in a voltage. The comparator is operable to compare the analog signal with the reference signal generated by the reference signal generator. The counter is operable to count, in parallel with a comparison performed by the comparator, a predetermined count clock and to hold a count value at the time of completion of the comparison.

    摘要翻译: 一种模数转换器,包括参考信号发生器,比较器和计数器,其中参考信号发生器可操作以产生用于将模拟信号转换为数字信号的参考。 参考信号发生器还可操作以基于电压的变化产生多个参考信号。 比较器可操作以将模拟信号与由参考信号发生器产生的参考信号进行比较。 计数器可操作地与比较器执行的比较并行地计数预定计数时钟,并且在比较完成时保持计数值。

    ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
    7.
    发明申请
    ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE 有权
    模拟数字转换器和半导体器件

    公开(公告)号:US20080094271A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-24

    申请号:US11937860

    申请日:2007-11-09

    IPC分类号: H03M1/12

    摘要: An analog to digital converter comprising a reference signal generator, a comparator, and a counter wherein the reference signal generator is operable to generate a reference for converting an analog signal into a digital signal. The reference signal generator is also operable to generate a plurality of the reference signals based on the change in a voltage. The comparator is operable to compare the analog signal with the reference signal generated by the reference signal generator. The counter is operable to count, in parallel with a comparison performed by the comparator, a predetermined count clock and to hold a count value at the time of completion of the comparison.

    摘要翻译: 一种模数转换器,包括参考信号发生器,比较器和计数器,其中参考信号发生器可操作以产生用于将模拟信号转换为数字信号的参考。 参考信号发生器还可操作以基于电压的变化产生多个参考信号。 比较器可操作以将模拟信号与由参考信号发生器产生的参考信号进行比较。 计数器可操作地与比较器执行的比较并行地计数预定计数时钟,并且在比较完成时保持计数值。

    Analog-to-digital converter and semiconductor device
    8.
    发明授权
    Analog-to-digital converter and semiconductor device 有权
    模数转换器和半导体器件

    公开(公告)号:US07321329B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-22

    申请号:US11428970

    申请日:2006-07-06

    IPC分类号: H03M1/34

    摘要: An electronic apparatus includes a CMOS image sensor and a signal processor operable to process an output signal from the CMOS image sensor. The CMOS image sensor includes the following elements: an imaging region; a reference signal generator operable to generate a reference signal; a comparator operable to compare the reference signal generated by the reference signal generator with a signal transmitted from the imaging region; a counter operable to count, in parallel with comparison performed by the comparator, a predetermined count clock and to hold a count value at the time of completion of comparison performed by the comparator; and a reference signal supply interface unit operable to supply the reference signal generated by the reference signal generator to a plurality of comparators via different signal lines, respectively.

    摘要翻译: 电子设备包括CMOS图像传感器和可操作以处理来自CMOS图像传感器的输出信号的信号处理器。 CMOS图像传感器包括以下元件:成像区域; 参考信号发生器,用于产生参考信号; 比较器,用于将由参考信号发生器产生的参考信号与从成像区域发送的信号进行比较; 计数器,其可与比较器进行的比较并行地计数预定的计数时钟,并且在由比较器执行的比较完成时保持计数值; 以及参考信号供给接口单元,其可操作以分别经由不同的信号线将参考信号发生器产生的参考信号提供给多个比较器。

    Solid-state imaging device, method of driving solid-state imaging device and camera
    9.
    发明授权
    Solid-state imaging device, method of driving solid-state imaging device and camera 有权
    固态成像装置,驱动固态成像装置和相机的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07750836B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-06

    申请号:US11682053

    申请日:2007-03-05

    IPC分类号: H03M1/56

    摘要: A solid-state imaging device including: an analog-digital converter unit in column parallel arrangement, the analog-digital converter unit having a plurality of pixels arranged to convert an incident light quantity to an electric signal, in which an analog signal obtained from the pixel is converted into a digital signal, wherein the analog-digital converter unit is configured of: a comparator operable to compare a value of a column signal line from which an analog signal obtained by the pixel is outputted with a value of a reference line, and a counter operable to measure a time period by the time when comparison done by the comparator is finished and to store the comparison result, wherein the solid-state imaging device further includes: a module for controlling an output of the comparator operable to control the output of the comparator depending on the output of the comparator.

    摘要翻译: 一种固态成像装置,包括:以列并行布置的模数转换器单元,所述模数转换器单元具有多个像素,所述多个像素被布置为将入射光量转换为电信号,其中从所述电信号获得的模拟信号 像素被转换为数字信号,其中模拟数字转换器单元被配置为:比较器,用于将从输出像素得到的模拟信号与参考线的值的列信号线的值进行比较, 以及计数器,其可操作以在比较器进行比较完成时测量时间段,并存储比较结果,其中所述固态成像装置还包括:模块,用于控制所述比较器的输出, 比较器的输出取决于比较器的输出。

    SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE, METHOD OF DRIVING SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE AND CAMERA
    10.
    发明申请
    SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE, METHOD OF DRIVING SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE AND CAMERA 有权
    固态成像装置,驱动固态成像装置和摄像机的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080252767A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-16

    申请号:US11682053

    申请日:2007-03-05

    IPC分类号: H04N5/335

    摘要: A solid-state imaging device including: an analog-digital converter unit in column parallel arrangement, the analog-digital converter unit having a plurality of pixels arranged to convert an incident light quantity to an electric signal, in which an analog signal obtained from the pixel is converted into a digital signal, wherein the analog-digital converter unit is configured of: a comparator operable to compare a value of a column signal line from which an analog signal obtained by the pixel is outputted with a value of a reference line, and a counter operable to measure a time period by the time when comparison done by the comparator is finished and to store the comparison result, wherein the solid-state imaging device further includes: a module for controlling an output of the comparator operable to control the output of the comparator depending on the output of the comparator.

    摘要翻译: 一种固态成像装置,包括:以列并行布置的模数转换器单元,所述模数转换器单元具有多个像素,所述多个像素被布置为将入射光量转换为电信号,其中从所述电信号获得的模拟信号 像素被转换为数字信号,其中模拟数字转换器单元被配置为:比较器,用于将从输出像素得到的模拟信号与参考线的值的列信号线的值进行比较, 以及计数器,其可操作以在比较器进行比较完成时测量时间段,并存储比较结果,其中所述固态成像装置还包括:模块,用于控制所述比较器的输出, 比较器的输出取决于比较器的输出。