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Solid-state image sensing apparatus and method of operating the same
   
Document Number
US Patent 6963372
Issued Date
November 8, 2005
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In a solid-state image sensing apparatus, each pixel includes a photodiode, a MOS amplifier whose gate receives photo-charge generated by the photodiode, and a MOS switch for controlling connection between the photodiode and the gate of the MOS amplifier, and transference of the photo-charge from the photodiode to the gate of the MOS amplifier is performed under a condition that a channel is formed under the gate of the MOS amplifier.
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Published
November 8, 2005
Application Number
09/291,006
Filed
April 14, 1999
US Classification
348/302  
Int'l Classification
H04N   3/15   (20060101)  
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Priority Data
Apr 24, 1998 [JP] 10-115613 Jun 17, 1998 [JP] 10-169924
USPTO Field of Search
348/302  
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