Patent classifications
H04N25/535
IMAGE SENSING STRUCTURE AND IMAGE SENSING DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME
The present invention relates to an image sensing structure, including: a sensing circuit, a storage circuit and a processing circuit. The sensing circuit is used to generate multiple sensing signals in different periods; the storage circuit is used to store the sensing signals. The storage circuit sequentially outputs a first sensing signal of a target object in a first period and a second sensing signal of the target object in a second period to the processing circuit. The processing circuit performs dynamic event detection processing through the first sensing signal and the second sensing signal. Also, the present invention relates to an image sensing device including the image sensing structure.
IMAGE PICKUP ELEMENT AND IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE
An imaging element includes: an imaging unit in which a plurality of pixel groups including a plurality of pixels that output pixel signals according to incident light are formed, and on which incident light corresponding to mutually different pieces of image information is incident; a control unit that controls, for each of the pixel groups, a period of accumulating in the plurality of pixels included in the pixel group; and a readout unit that is provided to each of the pixel groups, and reads out the pixel signals from the plurality of pixels included in the pixel group.
IMAGE PICKUP ELEMENT AND IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE
An imaging element includes: an imaging unit in which a plurality of pixel groups including a plurality of pixels that output pixel signals according to incident light are formed, and on which incident light corresponding to mutually different pieces of image information is incident; a control unit that controls, for each of the pixel groups, a period of accumulating in the plurality of pixels included in the pixel group; and a readout unit that is provided to each of the pixel groups, and reads out the pixel signals from the plurality of pixels included in the pixel group.
Image pickup element and image pickup device
An imaging element includes: an imaging unit in which a plurality of pixel groups including a plurality of pixels that output pixel signals according to incident light are formed, and on which incident light corresponding to mutually different pieces of image information is incident; a control unit that controls, for each of the pixel groups, a period of accumulating in the plurality of pixels included in the pixel group; and a readout unit that is provided to each of the pixel groups, and reads out the pixel signals from the plurality of pixels included in the pixel group.
SIGNAL READOUT CIRCUIT AND METHOD THEREFOR
Provided are a signal readout circuit and a method therefor. In the signal readout circuit, a readout row selector is configured to gate a row of pixel units in a pixel array. A reset row selector is configured to gate first reset switches of the row of pixel units. Each pixel unit in the row in a pixel subarray included in the pixel array converts an optical signal into an electrical signal, and outputs the electrical signal to a connected pixel subarray readout feedback circuit. When it is determined based on the electrical signal that a signal generation condition is met, a reset signal is generated and sent to a first pixel unit, and an output signal is generated for output.
IMAGE SENSOR AND PIXEL-LEVEL EXPOSURE CONTROL METHOD
An image sensor includes a two-dimensional pixel array including a plurality of sensor pixels, wherein the sensor pixels are configured to collect image data of a target scene according to an adjustable exposure time; an image segmentation module configured to analyze image data collected by the two-dimensional pixel array, extract image features and establish a plurality of pixel partitions based on sensor pixels with same image features; a prediction module configured to obtain a predicted exposure time according to image features of pixel partitions; and a regional exposure control module configured to generate a control signal for an exposure time according to the predicted exposure time, and send the control signal to sensor pixels of a pixel partition corresponding to the predicted exposure time.
IMAGE SENSOR AND PIXEL-LEVEL EXPOSURE CONTROL METHOD
An image sensor includes a two-dimensional pixel array including a plurality of sensor pixels, wherein the sensor pixels are configured to collect image data of a target scene according to an adjustable exposure time; an image segmentation module configured to analyze image data collected by the two-dimensional pixel array, extract image features and establish a plurality of pixel partitions based on sensor pixels with same image features; a prediction module configured to obtain a predicted exposure time according to image features of pixel partitions; and a regional exposure control module configured to generate a control signal for an exposure time according to the predicted exposure time, and send the control signal to sensor pixels of a pixel partition corresponding to the predicted exposure time.
IMAGE PICKUP ELEMENT AND IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE
An imaging element includes: an imaging unit in which a plurality of pixel groups including a plurality of pixels that output pixel signals according to incident light are formed, and on which incident light corresponding to mutually different pieces of image information is incident; a control unit that controls, for each of the pixel groups, a period of accumulating in the plurality of pixels included in the pixel group; and a readout unit that is provided to each of the pixel groups, and reads out the pixel signals from the plurality of pixels included in the pixel group.
Systems, methods, and media for reconstructing a space-time volume from a coded image
Systems, methods, and media for reconstructing a space-time volume from a coded image are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, systems for reconstructing a space-time volume from a coded image are provided, the systems comprising: an image sensor that outputs image data; and at least one processor that: causes a projection of the space-time volume to be captured in a single image of the image data in accordance with a coded shutter function; receives the image data; and performs a reconstruction process on the image data to provide a space-time volume corresponding to the image data.
Individual cell charge control in an image sensor
An imaging element includes: an imaging unit in which a plurality of pixel groups including a plurality of pixels that output pixel signals according to incident light are formed, and on which incident light corresponding to mutually different pieces of image information is incident; a control unit that controls, for each of the pixel groups, a period of accumulating in the plurality of pixels included in the pixel group; and a readout unit that is provided to each of the pixel groups, and reads out the pixel signals from the plurality of pixels included in the pixel group.