Imaging device and imaging method

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an imaging device and an imaging method capable of generating a DVS image and a gradation image at a higher speed. An imaging device includes: a pixel array unit including a plurality of DVS pixels that outputs a first luminance signal corresponding to a light amount and a plurality of gradation pixels that outputs a second luminance signal corresponding to the light amount; a detection circuit that outputs a detection signal indicating occurrence of an address event in a case where a first luminance signal of each of the plurality of DVS pixels exceeds a predetermined threshold; a first reading unit that reads the first luminance signal from the plurality of DVS pixels and converts the first luminance signal into digital data; a second reading unit that reads the second luminance signal from the plurality of gradation pixels and converts the second luminance signal into digital data; and a control circuit that controls the first reading unit and the second reading unit.

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