Method and apparatus for performing autofocusing using summed signals

    公开(公告)号:US12101554B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-24

    申请号:US17952674

    申请日:2022-09-26

    CPC classification number: H04N23/67 H04N25/11

    Abstract: An image sensor, including a pixel array including a first unit pixel including first a plurality of photodiodes and a second unit pixel including a second plurality of diodes; a readout circuit configured to: obtain a reset signal from the first unit pixel and the second unit pixel, obtain a first single pixel signal from a first photodiode of the first unit pixel, and a second single pixel signal from a second photodiode of the second unit pixel, and obtain a first summed pixel signal from the first unit pixel, and a second summed pixel signal from the second unit pixel, wherein the first photodiode is disposed in position with respect to the first unit pixel which is different from a position of the second photodiode with respect to the second unit pixel.

    IMAGE SENSOR AND AUTOFOCUSING METHOD OF THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20230171491A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-01

    申请号:US17952674

    申请日:2022-09-26

    CPC classification number: H04N5/23212 H04N9/0455

    Abstract: An image sensor, including a pixel array including a first unit pixel including first a plurality of photodiodes and a second unit pixel including a second plurality of diodes; a readout circuit configured to: obtain a reset signal from the first unit pixel and the second unit pixel, obtain a first single pixel signal from a first photodiode of the first unit pixel, and a second single pixel signal from a second photodiode of the second unit pixel, and obtain a first summed pixel signal from the first unit pixel, and a second summed pixel signal from the second unit pixel, wherein the first photodiode is disposed in position with respect to the first unit pixel which is different from a position of the second photodiode with respect to the second unit pixel.

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