Serial output from a CMOS imager
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1. A CMOS imager, wherein the CMOS imager comprises:
- an image sensor;
a parallel to serial data conversion unit, wherein the parallel to serial data conversion unit receives an image derived from the image sensor and converts the image to a serial data stream; and
a serial output interface, wherein the serial output interface provides access to the serial data stream.
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Abstract
Systems, methods and devices related to detecting and transmitting images. Imaging systems and devices as well as methods of using such that are provided herein include flicker detection and/or correction; and/or built-in self test associated with various analog circuitry in the imaging devices; and/or power reduction ability; and/or pixels with charge evacuation functionality; and/or a parallel to serial conversion unit and associated serial output interface; and/or other advanced functionality.
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4 Claims
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1. A CMOS imager, wherein the CMOS imager comprises:
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an image sensor;
a parallel to serial data conversion unit, wherein the parallel to serial data conversion unit receives an image derived from the image sensor and converts the image to a serial data stream; and
a serial output interface, wherein the serial output interface provides access to the serial data stream. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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