18340789. IMAGE SENSOR AND IMAGING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE SENSOR AND IMAGING APPARATUS
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IMAGE SENSOR AND IMAGING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18340789 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR AND IMAGING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image sensor with two signal processing circuits and wiring that connects them. The first circuit includes a ramp signal generation circuit and an analog-to-digital conversion circuit, while the second circuit also includes a ramp signal generation circuit and an analog-to-digital conversion circuit. The wiring allows the ramp signals generated by each circuit to be supplied to both analog-to-digital conversion circuits.
- The image sensor includes two signal processing circuits.
- Each circuit has a ramp signal generation circuit and an analog-to-digital conversion circuit.
- The wiring connects the circuits and allows the ramp signals to be supplied to both analog-to-digital conversion circuits.
Potential Applications
- Digital cameras
- Surveillance systems
- Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved
- Improved image quality
- Faster image processing
- More efficient use of resources
Benefits
- Higher resolution images
- Reduced noise in images
- Increased speed of image processing
Original Abstract Submitted
An image sensor including a first signal processing circuit including a first ramp signal generation circuit and a first analog-to-digital (AD) conversion circuit, a second signal processing circuit including a second ramp signal generation circuit and a second AD conversion circuit, and wiring connected so that a first ramp signal output from the first ramp signal generation circuit is supplied to the first and second AD conversion circuits, and a second ramp signal output from the second ramp signal generation circuit is supplied to the first and second AD conversion circuits.
