Method and apparatus for capturing high dynamic range images using multi-frame interlaced exposure images

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8890986
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13170478

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An imager includes an array of pixels arranged in rows and a control circuit for sequentially capturing first and second image frames from the array of pixels. The control circuit is configured to sequentially capture first and second pairs of adjacent rows of pixels during first and second exposure times, respectively, when capturing the first image frame. The control circuit is also configured to sequentially capture first and second pairs of adjacent rows of pixels during second and first exposure times, respectively, when capturing the second image frame. The first exposure times during the first and second frames are of similar duration; and the second exposure times during the first and second frames are of similar duration. The control circuit is configured to detect motion of an object upon combining the first and second image frames and, then, correct for the motion of the object.

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  • APTINA IMAGING CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Li, Dong Cupertino, US 584 9113
Lin, Peng Pleasanton, US 125 1710
Smith, Scott San Jose, US 260 7092

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