US Patent Application 18324790. APPARATUS, AND METHOD simplified abstract

APPARATUS, AND METHOD

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA==Inventor(s)==

[[Category:TOMOYA Kumagai of Tokyo (JP)]]

[[Category:TAKANORI Yamashita of Tokyo (JP)]]

[[Category:SHINYA Ichino of Tokyo (JP)]]

APPARATUS, AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18324790 titled 'APPARATUS, AND METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an apparatus that includes a readout line and multiple pixel cells.

• The pixel cells have a conversion unit, an output unit, and a selection switch.
• The output unit generates a signal corresponding to the charge generated by the conversion unit.
• The selection switch is located between the output unit and the readout line.

The apparatus also includes a first switch and a second switch.

• The first switch is located between the readout line and a first potential line.
• The second switch is located between the pixel cell and the readout line.

A control unit is included in the apparatus.

• The control unit turns off the second switch during a specific period when the first switch is turned on.

Original Abstract Submitted

An apparatus includes a readout line, and a plurality of pixel cells each including a conversion unit, an output unit configured to output a signal corresponding to a charge generated by the conversion unit, and a selection switch provided on a pathway between the output unit and the readout line. The apparatus includes a first switch provided on a pathway between the readout line and a first potential line, a second switch provided on a pathway between the pixel cell and the readout line, and a control unit configured to bring the second switch into an off state during a first period during which the first switch is in an on state.