Image sensor, data output method, image pickup device, and camera

摘要

An image sensor includes: a pixel array block configured to get image data by photoelectrically converting light; a register group configured to store information associated with processing of the image sensor; and a parallel interface configured to output the image data to outside in parallel output; wherein the parallel interface further outputs a register value group stored in the register group to outside when the image data is not being outputted to outside.

主权项

1. An image sensor comprising:
a pixel array configured to acquire image data by photoelectrically converting light; a memory element configured to store information associated with operational characteristics of said image sensor and/or the acquired image data; and a parallel interface configured to output said image data as a parallel output; wherein said parallel interface further outputs the information associated with operational characteristics of said image sensor and/or the acquired image data stored in said memory element when said image data is not being output and further comprising a serial communication interface in electrical communication with the memory element providing an alternate path for transmission of the information associated with operational characteristics of said image sensor and/or the acquired image data.