公开(公告)号：US08569681B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US12813705

申请日：2010-06-11

Applicant: Ilia Ovsiannikov ,  Xuemei Zhang ,  Dmitri Jerdev

Inventor： Ilia Ovsiannikov ,  Xuemei Zhang ,  Dmitri Jerdev

IPC: G03B13/02

CPC classification number: H04N5/33 ,  G03B13/02 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14623 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14649 ,  H04N5/374

Abstract: A solid state imaging device includes an array of active pixels and an infrared cut filter formed over the sensor. Optionally, a slot in the infrared cut filter allows infrared illumination to reach the sensor to be detected by pixels covered by a visually opaque filter and surrounded by pixels of special types that limit charge leakage and enable high dynamic range sensing of infrared illumination. A ratio of average infrared signal to average brightness indicates an amount of infrared illumination reaching the imaging device.

Abstract translation: 固态成像装置包括在传感器上形成的有源像素阵列和红外截止滤波器。 可选地，红外线截止滤光器中的狭槽允许红外照明到达传感器以由视觉不透明滤光片覆盖的像素检测，并被限制电荷泄漏的特殊类型的像素包围，并实现红外照明的高动态范围感测。 平均红外信号与平均亮度的比率表示到达成像装置的红外线照射量。

公开(公告)号：US20080056707A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11513582

申请日：2006-08-31

Applicant: Ilia Ovsiannikov ,  Xuemei Zhang ,  Dmitri Jerdev

Inventor： Ilia Ovsiannikov ,  Xuemei Zhang ,  Dmitri Jerdev

IPC: G03B13/02

CPC classification number: H04N5/33 ,  G03B13/02 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14623 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14649 ,  H04N5/374

Abstract: A solid state imaging device includes an array of active pixels and an infrared cut filter formed over the sensor. Optionally, a slot in the infrared cut filter allows infrared illumination to reach the sensor to be detected by pixels covered by a visually opaque filter and surrounded by pixels of special types that limit charge leakage and enable high dynamic range sensing of infrared illumination. A ratio of average infrared signal to average brightness indicates an amount of infrared illumination reaching the imaging device.

Abstract translation: 固态成像装置包括在传感器上形成的有源像素阵列和红外截止滤波器。 可选地，红外线截止滤光器中的狭槽允许红外照明到达传感器以由视觉不透明滤光片覆盖的像素检测，并被限制电荷泄漏的特殊类型的像素包围，并实现红外照明的高动态范围感测。 平均红外信号与平均亮度的比率表示到达成像装置的红外线照射量。

公开(公告)号：US07737394B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-15

申请号：US11513582

申请日：2006-08-31

Applicant: Ilia Ovsiannikov ,  Xuemei Zhang ,  Dmitri Jerdev

Inventor： Ilia Ovsiannikov ,  Xuemei Zhang ,  Dmitri Jerdev

IPC: G03B13/02

CPC classification number: H04N5/33 ,  G03B13/02 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14623 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14649 ,  H04N5/374

Abstract: A solid state imaging device includes an array of active pixels and an infrared cut filter formed over the sensor. Optionally, a slot in the infrared cut filter allows infrared illumination to reach the sensor to be detected by pixels covered by a visually opaque filter and surrounded by pixels of special types that limit charge leakage and enable high dynamic range sensing of infrared illumination. A ratio of average infrared signal to average brightness indicates an amount of infrared illumination reaching the imaging device.

Abstract translation: 固态成像装置包括在传感器上形成的有源像素阵列和红外截止滤波器。 可选地，红外线截止滤光器中的狭槽允许红外照明到达传感器以由视觉不透明滤光片覆盖的像素检测，并被限制电荷泄漏的特殊类型的像素包围，并实现红外照明的高动态范围感测。 平均红外信号与平均亮度的比率表示到达成像装置的红外线照射量。

公开(公告)号：US20100243899A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12813705

申请日：2010-06-11

Applicant: Ilia Ovsiannikov ,  Xuemei Zhang ,  Dmitri Jerdev

Inventor： Ilia Ovsiannikov ,  Xuemei Zhang ,  Dmitri Jerdev

IPC: G01J5/10

CPC classification number: H04N5/33 ,  G03B13/02 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14623 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14649 ,  H04N5/374

Abstract: A solid state imaging device includes an array of active pixels and an infrared cut filter formed over the sensor. Optionally, a slot in the infrared cut filter allows infrared illumination to reach the sensor to be detected by pixels covered by a visually opaque filter and surrounded by pixels of special types that limit charge leakage and enable high dynamic range sensing of infrared illumination. A ratio of average infrared signal to average brightness indicates an amount of infrared illumination reaching the imaging device.

Abstract translation: 固态成像装置包括在传感器上形成的有源像素阵列和红外截止滤波器。 可选地，红外线截止滤光器中的狭槽允许红外照明到达传感器以由视觉不透明滤光片覆盖的像素检测，并被限制电荷泄漏的特殊类型的像素包围，并实现红外照明的高动态范围感测。 平均红外信号与平均亮度的比率表示到达成像装置的红外线照射量。

公开(公告)号：US20080298708A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

申请号：US11806491

申请日：2007-05-31

Applicant: Ilia Ovsiannikov ,  Dmitri Jerdev

Inventor： Ilia Ovsiannikov ,  Dmitri Jerdev

IPC: G06K9/40

CPC classification number: H04N9/045 ,  H04N2209/046

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for noise reduction of imager pixels signals. A weighted combination based on the presence of edges of two calculated demosaiced signals is used to produce a noise reduced signal. The noise reduced signal may be sharpened based on a calculated luminance of the two demosaiced signals.

Abstract translation: 降低成像器像素信号的方法和装置。 使用基于两个计算的去马赛克信号的边缘的加权组合来产生噪声降低的信号。 基于所计算的两个去马赛克信号的亮度，降噪信号可以被削弱。

公开(公告)号：US20080252759A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：US11783865

申请日：2007-04-12

Applicant: Dmitri Jerdev ,  Ilia Ovsiannikov

Inventor： Dmitri Jerdev ,  Ilia Ovsiannikov

IPC: H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H04N9/045 ,  H04N2209/045 ,  H04N2209/046

Abstract: Method, apparatus and system for determining a value for green-green imbalance and applying the value to green pixels to correct the imbalance are described. Average pixel values of green pixels within a kernel are calculated and an imbalance value is determined based on the averages. The imbalance value is added to or subtracted from all green pixel response values in the kernel to correct the imbalance.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于确定绿 - 绿不平衡值并将该值应用于绿色像素以校正不平衡的方法，装置和系统。 计算内核中的绿色像素的平均像素值，并根据平均值确定不平衡值。 不平衡值被添加到或从内核中的所有绿色像素响应值中减去以校正不平衡。

公开(公告)号：US20070153304A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11319403

申请日：2005-12-29

Applicant: Ilia Ovsiannikov ,  Dmitri Jerdev

Inventor： Ilia Ovsiannikov ,  Dmitri Jerdev

IPC: G06F15/00

CPC classification number: H04N9/735

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for determining which pixels of a plurality of pixels have outputs which are reflecting of the color temperature of a light source. Those pixels which are determined to be representative of a light source may be used in a white balance operation. In the method and apparatus of the invention, the pixels are examined for a relationship among the color components (e.g., R, G, B) of a pixel which meet a predetermined criteria. Those pixels which meet the criteria are used in a white balance operation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定多个像素中的哪些像素具有反映光源的色温的输出的方法和装置。 确定为代表光源的那些像素可以用于白平衡操作。 在本发明的方法和装置中，检查像素以满足预定标准的像素的颜色分量（例如，R，G，B）之间的关系。 符合标准的像素用于白平衡操作。

公开(公告)号：US20120008018A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-12

申请号：US13237105

申请日：2011-09-20

Applicant: Dmitri Jerdev ,  Igor Subbotin ,  Ilia Ovsiannikov

Inventor： Dmitri Jerdev ,  Igor Subbotin ,  Ilia Ovsiannikov

IPC: H04N9/64

CPC classification number: H04N5/3572

Abstract: An improved non-uniform sensitivity correction algorithm for use in an imager device (e.g., a CMOS APS). The algorithm provides zones having flexible boundaries which can be reconfigured depending upon the type of lens being used in a given application. Each pixel within each zone is multiplied by a correction factor dependent upon the particular zone while the pixel is being read out from the array. The amount of sensitivity adjustment required for a given pixel depends on the type of lens being used, and the same correction unit can be used with multiple lenses where the zone boundaries and the correction factors are adjusted for each lens. In addition, the algorithm makes adjustments to the zone boundaries based upon a misalignment between the centers of the lens being used and the APS array.

Abstract translation: 用于成像器装置（例如，CMOS APS）的改进的非均匀灵敏度校正算法。 该算法提供具有灵活边界的区域，其可以根据在给定应用中使用的透镜的类型而被重新配置。 每个区域内的每个像素乘以一个校正因子，取决于特定的区域，同时从阵列中读出像素。 给定像素所需的灵敏度调整量取决于所使用的透镜的类型，并且相同的校正单元可以与多个透镜一起使用，其中针对每个透镜调整区域边界和校正因子。 此外，该算法基于所使用的透镜的中心与APS阵列之间的未对准来对区域边界进行调整。

公开(公告)号：US20060033005A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US10915454

申请日：2004-08-11

Applicant: Dmitri Jerdev ,  Igor Subbotin ,  Ilia Ovsiannikov

Inventor： Dmitri Jerdev ,  Igor Subbotin ,  Ilia Ovsiannikov

IPC: H01L27/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/3572

Abstract: An improved non-uniform sensitivity correction algorithm for use in an imager device (e.g., a CMOS APS). The algorithm provides zones having flexible boundaries which can be reconfigured depending upon the type of lens being used in a given application. Each pixel within each zone is multiplied by a correction factor dependent upon the particular zone while the pixel is being read out from the array. The amount of sensitivity adjustment required for a given pixel depends on the type of lens being used, and the same correction unit can be used with multiple lenses where the zone boundaries and the correction factors are adjusted for each lens. In addition, the algorithm makes adjustments to the zone boundaries based upon a misalignment between the centers of the lens being used and the APS array.

公开(公告)号：US07876957B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-25

申请号：US11806491

申请日：2007-05-31

Applicant: Ilia Ovsiannikov ,  Dmitri Jerdev

Inventor： Ilia Ovsiannikov ,  Dmitri Jerdev

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N9/045 ,  H04N2209/046

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for noise reduction include embodiments that use a weighted combination based on the presence of edges of two calculated demosaiced signals to produce a noise reduced signal. The noise reduced signal may be sharpened based on a calculated luminance of the two demosaiced signals.

Abstract translation: 用于降噪的方法和装置包括基于两个计算的去马赛克信号的边缘的存在使用加权组合以产生降噪信号的实施例。 基于所计算的两个去马赛克信号的亮度，降噪信号可以被削弱。