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AssigneesMicron Technology, Inc., Given Imaging Ltd.
InventorsAlf Olsen, Espen A. Olsen, Jorgen Moholt, Steinar Iversen, Dov Avni, Arkady Glukhovsky
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An imager and a method for real-time, non-destructive monitoring of light incident on imager pixels during their exposure to light. Real-time or present pixel signals, which are indicative of present illumination on the pixels, are compared to a reference signal during the exposure. Adjustments, if necessary, are made to programmable parameters such as gain and/or exposure time to automatically control the imager's exposure to the light. In a preferred exemplary embodiment, only a selected number of pixels are monitored for exposure control as opposed to monitoring the entire pixel array.
A method of automatic exposure control for an imager comprising an array of pixels, the method comprising the acts of:
A method of automatic exposure control for an imager comprising an array of pixels, the method comprising the acts of:
A method of automatic exposure control for an imager comprising an array of pixels, the method comprising the acts of:
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