18078248. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT
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PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18078248 titled 'PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a photoelectric conversion apparatus that converts analog signals into digital data using A/D conversion circuits. The digital data is then stored in memory circuits and can be read out using output circuits and a scanning circuit.
- The A/D conversion circuits convert analog signals from pixel circuits into digital data.
- The digital data is stored in memory circuits.
- Output circuits are connected to multiple memory circuits.
- The scanning circuit selects an output circuit and a connected memory circuit to read out the digital data.
- The selection of the output circuit remains unchanged during a prohibition period after the start of the A/D conversion period.
Potential Applications
- Digital cameras and imaging devices
- Solar panels and other photoelectric conversion systems
- Medical imaging equipment
Problems Solved
- Efficient conversion of analog signals to digital data
- Simplified reading and retrieval of digital data from memory circuits
- Prevention of errors or disruptions during the A/D conversion process
Benefits
- Improved accuracy and reliability of digital data conversion
- Streamlined data retrieval process
- Enhanced performance and functionality of photoelectric conversion apparatus
Original Abstract Submitted
A photoelectric conversion apparatus includes A/D conversion circuits configured to generate digital data by A/D-converting, during an A/D conversion period, analog signals read out from pixel circuits; memory circuits configured to store the digital data, output circuits each connected to at least two memory circuits among the memory circuits, and a scanning circuit configured to select one of the output circuits and select one of the at least two memory circuits connected to the selected output circuit, thereby reading out the digital data. The scanning circuit is configured not to change the selection of the output circuit during a prohibition period including at least a period until 0.65T elapses after a lapse of 0.35T since a start of the A/D conversion period where T represents a length of the A/D conversion period.
