Adaptive sensitivity CCD image sensor

Sarit Chen; Ran Ginosar

doi:10.1117/12.206527

10 April 1995 Adaptive Sensitivity CCD image sensor

Sarit Chen, Ran Ginosar

Proceedings Volume 2415, Charge-Coupled Devices and Solid State Optical Sensors V; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.206527
Event: IS&T/SPIE's Symposium on Electronic Imaging: Science and Technology, 1995, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

The design of an adaptive sensitivity CCD image sensor is described. The sensitivity of each pixel is individually controlled (by changing its exposure time) to assure that it is operating in the linear radar range of the CCD response, and not in the cut-off or saturation regions. Thus, even though an individual CCD sensor is limited in its dynamic range. The idea is based on the biological retina principle of operation, enabling the imager to capture details in both the light and dark areas of high-contrast scenes, as in the human eye.

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Sarit Chen and Ran Ginosar "Adaptive Sensitivity CCD image sensor", Proc. SPIE 2415, Charge-Coupled Devices and Solid State Optical Sensors V, (10 April 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.206527

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