SYNCHRONIZATION OF IMAGE ACQUISITION IN MULTIPLE IMAGE SENSORS WITH A SYNCHRONIZATION CLOCK SIGNAL
Granted: August 14, 2014
Application Number:
20140225998
A multiple image sensor image acquisition system includes a clock control unit to generate a synchronization clock signal. The synchronization clock signal has a prolonged constant cycle during which the synchronization clock signal is held at a constant level for a period of time corresponding to multiple clock cycles. A first image sensor is coupled with the clock control unit to receive the synchronization clock signal and has a first synchronization unit that is operable to…
ADAPTIVE MULTIPLE CONVERSION RAMP ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER
Granted: August 14, 2014
Application Number:
20140225760
An example ramp analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for generating at least one bit of a digital signal includes a modified ramp signal generator, a comparator, and a control circuit. The modified ramp signal generator receives a ramp signal and generates a modified ramp signal in response thereto. The comparator compares an analog input with the modified ramp signal. The control circuit controls the modified ramp signal generator, such that the analog input is converted a variable M…
BANDGAP REFERENCE CIRCUIT WITH OFFSET VOLTAGE REMOVAL
Granted: August 14, 2014
Application Number:
20140224962
An example bandgap reference circuit includes an amplifier, a first, a second, and a third switch, and a capacitor. The first switch is coupled between an inverting input and an output of the amplifier to provide a negative feedback loop around the amplifier when the first switch is closed. The capacitor has a first end coupled to the inverting input, and a second end coupled to the second switch, where the capacitor is charged to a voltage substantially equal to an offset voltage of the…
Integrated Die-Level Cameras And Methods Of Manufacturing The Same
Granted: August 7, 2014
Application Number:
20140220725
An integrated die-level camera system and method of making the camera system include a first die-level camera formed at least partially in a die. A second die level camera is also formed at least partially in the die. Baffling is formed to block stray light between the first and second die-level cameras.
ARRAYED IMAGING SYSTEMS HAVING IMPROVED ALIGNMENT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
Granted: August 7, 2014
Application Number:
20140220713
Arrayed imaging systems include an array of detectors formed with a common base and a first array of layered optical elements, each one of the layered optical elements being optically connected with a detector in the array of detectors.
COLOR FILTER INCLUDING CLEAR PIXEL AND HARD MASK
Granted: July 31, 2014
Application Number:
20140210028
Embodiments of an apparatus including a color filter arrangement formed on a substrate having a pixel array formed therein. The color filter arrangement includes a clear filter having a first clear hard mask layer and a second clear hard mask layer formed thereon, a first color filter having the first clear hard mask layer and the second hard mask layer formed thereon, a second color filter having the first clear hard mask layer formed thereon, and a third color filter having no clear…
FLUORESCENCE IMAGING MODULE
Granted: July 31, 2014
Application Number:
20140209815
A fluorescence imaging module includes an image sensor and a lens disposed between a fluorescence sample and the image sensor to focus a fluorescence image of the fluorescence sample onto the image sensor. The fluorescence sample is to be positioned an object distance away from the lens. The lens is positioned an image distance away from the image sensor. The image distance is greater than the object distance. An illuminating device is disposed between the fluorescence sample and the…
MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE HAVING VIDEO-IN-VIDEO REAL-TIME BROADCASTING CAPABILITY
Granted: July 10, 2014
Application Number:
20140192199
A mobile computing device includes a first video camera on a first side of the mobile computing device producing a first camera video stream. A second video camera is on a second side of the mobile computing device producing a second camera video stream. A video processor is coupled to the first video camera and the second video camera to receive the first camera video stream and the second camera video stream, respectively. The video processor is coupled to merge the first camera video…
VIDEO-IN-VIDEO VIDEO STREAM HAVING A THREE LAYER VIDEO SCENE
Granted: July 10, 2014
Application Number:
20140192198
A mobile computing device includes first, second and third cameras coupled to produce first, second and third camera video streams, respectively. The first camera is on a first side of the mobile computing device, and the second and third cameras are included in a stereo camera on a second side of the mobile computing device. A video processor is coupled to generate an output video stream including a first video layer generated from the first camera video stream. The video processor is…
CONVERSION CIRCUITRY FOR REDUCING PIXEL ARRAY READOUT TIME
Granted: July 3, 2014
Application Number:
20140183333
An image sensor includes a pixel array having pixels arranged in rows and columns, a first successive-approximation-register (“SAR”) analog-to-digital-converter (“ADC”), a second SAR ADC, and first and second control circuitry. The first SAR ADC includes a first capacitor array (“FCA”) that shares a first common terminal coupled to a first comparator and coupled to receive first analog pixel signals. The second SAR ADC includes a second capacitor array (“SCA”) that shares…
System And Method For Randomly Accessing Compressed Data From Memory
Granted: May 29, 2014
Application Number:
20140146872
A method facilitating random access to segments of compressed data stored in memory includes the steps of receiving a series of data segments, encoding the series of data segments into a series of compressed data segments of variable segment sizes, storing the series of compressed data segments in a memory, and generating a locator for each of the compressed data segments. Each locator is indicative of the location of an associated compressed data segment in the memory. A method for…
BALL GRID ARRAY AND LAND GRID ARRAY HAVING MODIFIED FOOTPRINT
Granted: May 29, 2014
Application Number:
20140146505
An apparatus includes a substrate having a surface and a plurality of solder balls arranged on the surface to form a ball grid array. A portion of the plurality of solder balls is arranged to have a pitch between adjacent solder balls. The adjacent solder balls having the pitch have a shape of a truncated sphere. At least one solder ball of the plurality of solder balls is included in a solder island on the surface having a shape that is different than the shape of the truncated sphere.
ACOUSTIC CONFIGURATION OF A WIRELESS CAMERA
Granted: May 29, 2014
Application Number:
20140146192
An example wireless camera system includes a camera, a wireless network adapter, an acoustic receiver, and a processor. The camera is configured to acquire image data and the wireless network adapter wirelessly communicates the image data over a wireless network. The acoustic receiver is configured to receive an acoustic signal containing configuration data and the processor configures the network adapter to communicate over the wireless network using the received configuration data of…
Two-Stage Optical Object Molding Using Pre-Final Form
Granted: May 22, 2014
Application Number:
20140139934
A lens, such as a lens for use in a wafer-level camera, is made by forming a polymeric material with at least one master to form a pre-final lens. The pre-final lens forms a majority of a final volume of the lens. The pre-final lens is allowed to harden, during which it may sag or shrink. An aliquot of polymeric material is added to the lens and formed with the same master with a spacer, or with a second master, to form a first surface layer that provides correction between the pre-final…
Camera Array Systems Including At Least One Bayer Type Camera And Associated Methods
Granted: May 22, 2014
Application Number:
20140139642
A method for processing a plurality of images of a scene recorded from different vantage points, where the plurality of images includes a color reference image captured by a Bayer type camera and at least one additional image, the method including (a) registering at least a portion of the plurality of images, and (b) generating a unitary color image from the plurality of images, wherein color information of the unitary color image is determined exclusively from the color reference image.
Apparatus And Method For Three-Dimensional Image Capture With Extended Depth Of Field
Granted: May 15, 2014
Application Number:
20140132731
An optical system for capturing three-dimensional images of a three-dimensional object is provided. The optical system includes a projector for structured illumination of the object. The projector includes a light source, a grid mask positioned between the light source and the object for structured illumination of the object, and a first Wavefront Coding (WFC) element having a phase modulating mask positioned between the grid mask and the object to receive patterned light from the light…
METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PRE-EMPHASIS IN A SIGNAL
Granted: May 15, 2014
Application Number:
20140132592
A transmitter for generating a differential signal pair including a pre-emphasis component. In an embodiment, the transmitter comprises pre-driver circuitry including an input to receive a single-ended data signal. The differential transmitter further comprises a load circuit coupled between the input and a node coupled to an output of the pre-driver circuitry which corresponds to a constituent signal of the differential signal pair. In another embodiment, the load circuit is…
DIE SEAL RING FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT SYSTEM WITH STACKED DEVICE WAFERS
Granted: May 8, 2014
Application Number:
20140124889
An integrated circuit system includes a first device wafer bonded to a second device wafer at a bonding interface of dielectrics. Each wafer includes a plurality of dies, where each die includes a device, a metal stack, and a seal ring that is formed at an edge region of the die. Seal rings included in dies of the second device wafer each include a first conductive path provided with metal formed in a first opening that extends from a backside of the second device wafer, through the…
Image Sensor Testing Probe Card
Granted: May 8, 2014
Application Number:
20140125370
A probe card for use in testing a wafer and a method of making the probe card include a printed circuit board (PCB) formed with a conductor pattern and a probe head in proximity to the PCB, the probe head defining at least one hole through the probe head, and the probe head being made of an electrically insulating material. At least one conductive pogo pin is disposed respectively in the at least one hole, the pogo pin having a first end electrically connected to the conductor pattern on…
Apparatus And Method For Obtaining Uniform Light Source
Granted: May 8, 2014
Application Number:
20140125368
An apparatus and method for increasing uniformity in light from a light source at a plurality of targets of the light include a plurality of movable aperture elements, locatable between the light source and the targets, each aperture element defining an aperture through which the light passes from the light source to an associated one of the plurality of targets associated with the aperture element along a longitudinal axis of the aperture element. A holder movably holds the plurality of…
