Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method and apparatus for rapid verification of imaging systems
- Patent Title (中): 用于成像系统快速验证的方法和装置
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Application No.: US13371295Application Date: 2012-02-10
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Publication No.: US08599307B2Publication Date: 2013-12-03
- Inventor: Johannes Solhusvik
- Applicant: Johannes Solhusvik
- Applicant Address: KY George Town
- Assignee: Aptina Imaging Corporation
- Current Assignee: Aptina Imaging Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: KY George Town
- Agency: Treyz Law Group
- Agent Louis R. Levenson
- Main IPC: H04N5/225
- IPC: H04N5/225 ; H04N5/335

Abstract:
Imaging systems may be provided with image sensors having verification circuitry. Verification circuitry may be configured to verify proper operation of the image sensor during operation. Verification circuitry may include one or more switchable voltage contacts configured to generate a voltage drop across a power supply network of a pixel array during verification operations. Verification circuitry may include a controllable voltage supply coupled to the power supply network of the pixel array. Verification image data may be generated by applying the voltage drop or by using the controllable voltage supply to supply a different supply voltage to each row of pixels prior to readout of that row. Verification image data may be read out using the same circuitry that is used to readout imaging data. Based on a comparison of the verification data with a predetermined standard, imaging systems may continue to operate normally or corrective action may be taken.
Public/Granted literature
- US20130027564A1 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RAPID VERIFICATION OF IMAGING SYSTEMS Public/Granted day:2013-01-31
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