Image sensor array with variable resolution and high-speed output
Abstract
A photosensitive imaging apparatus has a linear array of groups of photosensors. In a low-resolution scanning mode, all of the photosensors in each group act together as one large photosensor. In a high-resolution scanning mode, each photosensor in a group acts outputs image-based signals independently. In either mode, the signals output by the photosensors are transferred to one of two output lines, such as for "odd-" and "even-" positioned photosensors or groups of photosensors. The signals on the two lines can then be multiplexed to a single output line. The dual output lines enable fast signal output in either resolution mode.

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Titles3
- German
- Bildsensoranordnung mit variabler Auflösung und Hochgeschwindigkeitsausgang
- English
- Image sensor array with variable resolution and high-speed output
- French
- Réseau de capteurs d'image à résolution variable et sortie à grande vitesse
Classification
- CPC, 3
- H04N25/46
- H04N25/701
- H04N25/445
- IPC, 3
- H04N3 15
- H04N1 028
- H04N25 42
Designated states2
- Contracting states, 1
- Türkiye
- Extension states, 1
- Yugoslavia, later Serbia and Montenegro (until 2006)