公开(公告)号：US08294793B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US12864121

申请日：2009-01-22

Applicant: Ryuji Kyushima ,  Harumichi Mori ,  Junichi Sawada ,  Kazuki Fujita ,  Masahiko Honda

Inventor： Ryuji Kyushima ,  Harumichi Mori ,  Junichi Sawada ,  Kazuki Fujita ,  Masahiko Honda

IPC: H04N9/64 ,  H04N3/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/335 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H04N5/32 ,  H04N5/357 ,  H04N5/359 ,  H04N5/367 ,  H04N5/374

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid-state imaging device, etc., which makes it possible to obtain an image with higher resolution by properly correcting pixel data even when any one of row selecting wirings is disconnected. A solid-state imaging device (1) comprises a photodetecting section (10), a signal reading-out section (20), a controlling section (30), and a correction processing section (40). In the photodetecting section (10), M×N pixel portions P1,1 to PM,N are two-dimensionally arrayed in a matrix of M rows and N columns, and each of the pixel portions P1,1 to PM,N includes a photodiode and a reading-out switch. Charges generated in each pixel portion Pm,n are inputted into an integrating circuit Sn through a reading-out wiring LO,n, and a voltage value corresponding to the amount of charges is outputted from the integrating circuit Sn. The voltage value from the integrating circuit Sn is outputted to an output wiring Lout through a holding circuit Hn. In the correction processing section (40), correction processing is applied to frame data repeatedly outputted from the signal reading-out section (20), and the frame data after correction is outputted.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种固态成像装置等，即使当任何一个行选择布线被断开时，也可以通过适当地校正像素数据来获得更高分辨率的图像。 固态成像装置（1）包括光电检测部（10），信号读出部（20），控制部（30）和校正处理部（40）。 在受光部（10）中，M×N个像素部P1,1〜PM，N以M行N列的矩阵二维排列，各像素部P1,1〜PM，N分别为 光电二极管和一个读出开关。 每个像素部分Pm，n中产生的电荷通过读出布线LO，n输入到积分电路Sn中，并且从积分电路Sn输出与电荷量相对应的电压值。 来自积分电路Sn的电压值通过保持电路Hn输出到输出布线Lout。 在校正处理部（40）中，对从信号读出部（20）重复输出的帧数据进行校正处理，输出校正后的帧数据。

公开(公告)号：US07368696B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-06

申请号：US11125096

申请日：2005-05-10

Applicant: Steven Shaw

Inventor： Steven Shaw

IPC: H04N3/14 ,  H04N3/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/361 ,  H04N5/365

Abstract: The plural signal chains of an imaging device are calibrated in the digital domain. The pixel array of the imaging device includes a row of calibration pixels. The column circuitry, prior to reading a row of pixels, reads the row of calibration pixels in order to obtain a set of column offsets. The row of pixels is read and processed to produce a corresponding plurality of digital values. The set of column offsets are applied to the digital values to compensate for response differences among the signal chains.

Abstract translation: 在数字域中校准成像装置的多个信号链。 成像装置的像素阵列包括一排校准像素。 在读取一行像素之前，列电路读取校准像素行以获得一组列偏移。 读取并处理像素行以产生相应的多个数字值。 将列偏移集合应用于数字值以补偿信号链之间的响应差异。

公开(公告)号：US07379106B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-27

申请号：US10648391

申请日：2003-08-27

Applicant: Heather Noel Bean ,  Mark Nelson Robins

Inventor： Heather Noel Bean ,  Mark Nelson Robins

IPC: H04N3/14 ,  H04N3/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/37213 ,  H04N5/345 ,  H04N5/3454 ,  H04N5/372

Abstract: A pixel-differentiated CCD imager architecture may include: a plurality of photo-sensing pixels arranged in a matrix, each pixel being classified according to type from among a plurality of photo-sensing pixel types; and read circuitry controllable to respectively read one or more of a second type of pixel independently of reading a first type of pixel, the reading of one or more first type pixels representing a sampling of fewer than all of the plurality of pixels, the sampling being obtainable without having to read all of the plurality of pixels. A related method and digital camera may include features similar to elements of the pixel-differentiated CCD imager architecture.

Abstract translation: 像素分辨CCD成像器架构可以包括：以矩阵排列的多个感光像素，每个像素根据多个光感测像素类型中的类型分类; 以及读取电路，其可独立于读取第一类型的像素而分别读取一个或多个第二类型的像素，读取表示少于所有多个像素的采样的一个或多个第一类型像素，所述采样是 可获得而不必读取所有多个像素。 相关方法和数码相机可以包括与像素分辨CCD成像器架构的元件相似的特征。

公开(公告)号：US07030917B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-18

申请号：US09177729

申请日：1998-10-23

Applicant: David S. Taubman

Inventor： David S. Taubman

IPC: H04N3/335 ,  H04N1/46 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/32

CPC classification number: H04N9/045 ,  H04N2209/046

Abstract: A method for operating a data processing system to generate a second image from a first image. The first image includes a two dimensional array of pixel values, each pixel value corresponding to the light intensity in one of a plurality of spectral bands at a location in the first image. The method utilizes a linear transformation of a vector derived from super input pixels to obtain a vector that includes at least one super output pixel. The super input pixels are defined by separating the pixels of the first image into a plurality of input image planes having identical numbers of pixels corresponding to the same spectral band. Each super input pixel is a vector of dimension P, where P is the number of the input image planes. Similarly, a set of output image planes is defined, each pixel in a given output image plane representing the intensity of the second image in one of a plurality of spectral bands at a corresponding point in the second image. Each super output pixel is a vector of dimension Q, where Q is the number of the output image planes, each component of that vector being a pixel from a corresponding output image plane. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the linear transformation depends on the properties of the optical system and the illumination source used to generate the first image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于操作数据处理系统以从第一图像生成第二图像的方法。 第一图像包括像素值的二维阵列，每个像素值对应于第一图像中的位置处的多个光谱带之一中的光强度。 该方法利用从超级输入像素导出的向量的线性变换来获得包括至少一个超级输出像素的向量。 通过将第一图像的像素分离成具有与相同光谱带对应的相同像素数的多个输入图像平面来定义超级输入像素。 每个超级输入像素是尺寸P的向量，其中P是输入图像平面的数量。 类似地，定义一组输出图像平面，给定输出图像平面中的每个像素表示在第二图像中的对应点处的多个光谱带中的一个光谱带中的一个中的第二图像的强度。 每个超级输出像素是尺寸Q的向量，其中Q是输出图像平面的数量，该矢量的每个分量是来自相应输出图像平面的像素。 在本发明的优选实施例中，线性变换取决于用于产生第一图像的光学系统和照明源的特性。

公开(公告)号：US07173229B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-06

申请号：US10529876

申请日：2003-10-03

Applicant: Peter James Pool ,  Raymond Thomas Bell

Inventor： Peter James Pool ,  Raymond Thomas Bell

IPC: H04N3/14 ,  H04N3/335 ,  H01L27/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/357 ,  H04N5/37213

Abstract: A charge division arrangement for a CCD device for producing a divided charge output from an input charge, comprising an input for receiving an input charge, an array of elements and an output. The array of elements being arranged in rows and columns and having clock connections to allow charge in each row to be successively clocked from one row of elements to the next. At least some of the elements being arranged in a charge division unit having a first element and a second element in adjacent columns and being communicable at least temporarily so that charged introduced into the first element is divided between the first element and the second element, the charge division unit being arranged to produce divided charge for production at the output. The arrangement allows a small amount of charge to be introduced into a CCD circuit.

Abstract translation: 一种用于产生从输入电荷分离的电荷输出的CCD装置的电荷分配装置，包括用于接收输入电荷的输入，元件阵列和输出。 元件阵列以行和列排列并且具有时钟连接以允许每行中的电荷从一行元件连续计时到下一个元件。 至少一些元件布置在具有第一元件和相邻列中的第二元件的电荷分割单元中，并且至少暂时可通信，使得引入第一元件的电荷在第一元件和第二元件之间被分配， 电荷分配单元被安排在输出端产生分开的电荷进行生产。 该装置允许将少量电荷引入到CCD电路中。

公开(公告)号：US07030922B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-18

申请号：US10194281

申请日：2002-07-15

Applicant: Takamasa Sakuragi

Inventor： Takamasa Sakuragi

IPC: H04N3/14 ,  H04N3/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/378 ,  H04N5/3653 ,  H04N5/374

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus includes a plurality of sensor cells each including a photoelectric conversion element, an amplifier transistor which amplifies and outputs a signal from the photoelectric conversion element, and a selector transistor for selectively outputting a signal from the amplifier transistor, and a driving circuit which supplies a predetermined voltage to the transistor so as to change the amplifier transistor to an OFF state or an accumulation state before the amplifier transistor outputs a signal generated in the photoelectric conversion element.

Abstract translation: 一种图像拾取装置包括多个传感器单元，每个传感器单元包括光电转换元件，放大并输出来自光电转换元件的信号的放大器晶体管，以及用于选择性地输出来自放大器晶体管的信号的选择晶体管，以及驱动电路 其向晶体管提供预定电压，以便在放大器晶体管输出在光电转换元件中产生的信号之前将放大器晶体管改变为截止状态或累积状态。

公开(公告)号：US07619672B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-17

申请号：US10761319

申请日：2004-01-22

Applicant: Howard E. Rhodes ,  Mark Durcan

Inventor： Howard E. Rhodes ,  Mark Durcan

IPC: H04N3/14 ,  H04N3/335 ,  H01L31/058

CPC classification number: H01L27/14603 ,  H01L27/14601 ,  H01L27/14609 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14683 ,  H01L27/14689

Abstract: A retrograde well structure for a CMOS imager that improves the quantum efficiency and signal-to-noise ratio of the imager. The retrograde well comprises a doped region with a vertically graded dopant concentration that is lowest at the substrate surface, and highest at the bottom of the well. A single retrograde well may have a single pixel sensor cell, multiple pixel sensor cells, or even an entire array of pixel sensor cells formed therein. The highly concentrated region at the bottom of the retrograde well repels signal carriers from the photosensor so that they are not lost to the substrate, and prevents noise carriers from the substrate from diffusing up into the photosensor. Also disclosed are methods for forming the retrograde well.

公开(公告)号：US07268813B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-11

申请号：US10764452

申请日：2004-01-27

Applicant: Takahiko Murata ,  Takumi Yamaguchi ,  Toshiya Fujii

Inventor： Takahiko Murata ,  Takumi Yamaguchi ,  Toshiya Fujii

IPC: H04N3/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/335

Abstract: A solid state imaging apparatus includes a plurality of pixels two-dimensionally arranged in the row direction and the column direction, and every two of the plurality of pixels that are adjacent to each other in the row direction or the column direction include color filters of different colors, respectively. A signal mixture circuit is provided in each same-row and same-color pixel group. Each said same-row and same-color pixel group consisting of ones of the plurality of pixels which are included in a pixel mixture unit to be a subject of pixel signal mixture, which are located in the same row, and which include color filters of the same color. The signal mixture circuit includes a combination of a capacitor and a transmission switch, stores pixel signals from pixels included in a same-row and same-color pixel group and mixes the signals together.

Abstract translation: 固态成像装置包括在行方向和列方向上二维排列的多个像素，并且在行方向或列方向上彼此相邻的多个像素中的每两个像素包括不同的滤色器 颜色分别。 信号混合电路设置在同一行同色像素组中。 每个所述相同行和相同颜色的像素组由包括在像素混合单元中的多个像素中的像素混合单元组成，该像素混合单元位于同一行中，并且包括位于同一行中的滤色器 相同的颜色。 信号混合电路包括电容器和传输开关的组合，存储来自包括在同一行和相同颜色的像素组中的像素的像素信号并将信号混合在一起。

公开(公告)号：US06906751B1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-14

申请号：US09356564

申请日：1999-07-19

Applicant: Toshio Norita ,  Kazuchika Sato ,  Makoto Miyazaki ,  Koichi Kamon ,  Hiroyuki Okada

Inventor： Toshio Norita ,  Kazuchika Sato ,  Makoto Miyazaki ,  Koichi Kamon ,  Hiroyuki Okada

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/235 ,  H04N5/353 ,  H04N5/378 ,  H04N9/64 ,  G02B27/40 ,  H04N5/222 ,  H04N3/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/35581 ,  H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/2353 ,  H04N5/2355

Abstract: A solid-state image sensor includes a photocell array for accumulating signal charge for each pixel in accordance with progress of exposure, and a read circuit for reading out information on the accumulated signal charge from the photocell array. With an insulating structure between its input and output, an amplifier in the read circuit generates an output signal without resetting the accumulated charge in the photocell. Information on the accumulated charge is read out at different exposure times while signal charge is accumulated during exposure, and a plurality of image signals can sequentially be obtained without destroying the information.

Abstract translation: 固态图像传感器包括用于根据曝光的进展累积每个像素的信号电荷的光电池阵列，以及用于从光电池阵列读出关于积累的信号电荷的信息的读取电路。 在其输入和输出之间具有绝缘结构，读取电路中的放大器产生输出信号而不复位光电池中的累积电荷。 关于在曝光期间积累信号电荷的不同曝光时间读出累积电荷的信息，并且可以顺序地获得多个图像信号而不破坏信息。

公开(公告)号：US06891569B1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-10

申请号：US09654885

申请日：2000-09-05

Applicant: Kenji Matsuoka ,  Kenji Taguchi ,  Nobuyuki Matsukawa ,  Hidehiro Katoh ,  Hiroyuki Miyahara ,  Michihiro Aso ,  Takayuki Ohtsuka

Inventor： Kenji Matsuoka ,  Kenji Taguchi ,  Nobuyuki Matsukawa ,  Hidehiro Katoh ,  Hiroyuki Miyahara ,  Michihiro Aso ,  Takayuki Ohtsuka

IPC: G03B5/00 ,  G03B15/00 ,  G03B19/00 ,  H04N5/228 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N3/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/23274 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23248 ,  H04N5/23267

Abstract: A pixel signal outputted from an image pickup device in a standard image pickup region of a solid-state image device and a pixel signal outputted from an image pickup device in a camera shake correction region are written into a first memory and a second memory alternately for each screen. By adjusting the number of lines of a video signal upon reading out a signal from the memory, a moving image is outputted as a wide angle image. Further, by outputting all line signals in the memory, a wider angle still image is obtained.

Abstract translation: 从固态图像装置的标准摄像区域中的图像拾取装置输出的像素信号和在相机抖动校正区域中从图像拾取装置输出的像素信号被交替地写入第一存储器和第二存储器 每个屏幕。 通过在从存储器读出信号时调整视频信号的行数，作为广角图像输出运动图像。 此外，通过在存储器中输出所有线信号，获得更宽的角度静止图像。