An Imaging Device and a Method of Enabling Rolling Shutter Image Sensor to Function as Global Shutter

An imaging device, comprising:

• an image sensor including a rolling shutter functionality;
• one or more lighting elements capable of generating light at a predetermined time and duration;
• a light control component configured to control amount of light generated by the one or more lighting elements entering the image sensor, wherein the light control component is disposed between the image sensor and a lens of the imaging device;
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• a processing unit enabling the image sensor to function as a global shutter image sensor using the light control component, to capture at least one image of a moving object by synchronizing the light control component with light generated from the one or more lighting elements.

A method of enabling an image sensor including rolling shutter functionality to function as a global shutter image sensor, comprising the steps of:

• receiving an electrical pulse applied on an external shutter of an imaging device;
• synchronizing a light control component with a light generated by one or more lighting elements based on the electrical pulse;
• controlling amount of light entering the image sensor using the light control component at a predetermined time and duration;
• and
• enabling the image sensor to capture at least one image of a moving object when light enters the image sensor.