Title:
撮像素子、撮像装置、内視鏡、内視鏡システムおよび撮像素子の駆動方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP5826969
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
An imaging element includes: a plurality of pixels arranged into a two-dimensional matrix, configured to receive light from outside, and configured to generate and output an imaging signal according to an amount of light received; a first transfer line connected to the pixel and configured to transfer the imaging signal; a pixel selection unit configured to perform a selection operation of selecting a selection target pixel from among the plurality of pixels in order to read the imaging signal out to the first transfer line and a de-selection operation of canceling the selection of the pixel being selected; and control unit configured to control the pixel selection unit. The control unit performs the selection operation of selecting a new selection target pixel after performing the de-selection operation on the basis of a synchronization signal from outside.
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Inventors:
Yuzuru Tanabe
Katsumi Hosogai
Adachi Osamu
Katsumi Hosogai
Adachi Osamu
Application Number:
JP2015512398A
Publication Date:
December 02, 2015
Filing Date:
March 28, 2014
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Olympus Endo Technology America Inc.
International Classes:
H04N5/376; H04N5/374
Domestic Patent References:
| JP2009164836A | 2009-07-23 | |||
| JP2008042347A | 2008-02-21 | |||
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hiroaki Sakai