Minimizing image sensor input/output in a pulsed laser mapping imaging system
AssigneeCilag GmbH International
InventorsJoshua D. Talbert, Donald M. Wichern
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Abstract
Minimizing image sensor input/output pads in a pulsed laser mapping imaging system is disclosed. A system includes an emitter for emitting pulses of electromagnetic radiation and an image sensor comprising a pixel array for sensing reflected electromagnetic radiation. The system includes a plurality of bidirectional pads comprising an output state for issuing data and an input state for receiving data. The system includes a controller configured to synchronize timing of the emitter and the image sensor. The system is such that at least a portion of the pulses of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the emitter comprises a laser mapping pattern.
Claims20
A system comprising:
- an image sensor comprising a pixel array for sensing reflected electromagnetic radiation;
- a sensor data pad in communication with the image sensor that is capable of issuing and receiving data;
- an emitter for emitting pulses of electromagnetic radiation, wherein the emitter comprises:
- a visible source for emitting a visible pulse of electromagnetic radiation, and
- a mapping source for emitting a mapping pulse of electromagnetic radiation for determining a dimension, a distance, or a topology of one or more objects within a light deficient environment;
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- a controller in electronic communication with the image sensor and the emitter;
- wherein the image sensor captures mapping data in response to an emission by the mapping source of the emitter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.