DIGITAL CAMERA WITH MULTIPLE PIPELINE SIGNAL PROCESSORS

摘要

A method includes sampling a first intensity of light with a first array of photo detectors of a digital camera. A second intensity of light is sampled with a second array of photo detectors of the digital camera. A first channel processor coupled to the first array of photo detectors generates a first image using first array data which is representative of the first intensity of light sampled by the first array of photo detectors. A second channel processor coupled to the second array of photo detectors generates a second image using second array data which is representative of the second intensity of light sampled by the second array of photo detectors. The first array of photo detectors, the second array of photo detectors, the first channel processor, and the second channel processor are integrated on or in a semiconductor substrate.

主权项

1. An image capture device comprising:
a plurality of arrays of photodetectors, including:
a first array of photodetectors to sample an intensity of light for a first integration time; anda second array of photodetectors to sample an intensity of light for a second integration time; and signal processing circuitry, coupled to the first and second arrays of photodetectors, configured to generate a composite image using data which is representative of the intensity of light sampled by the first array of photodetectors for the first integration time and data which is representative of the intensity of light sampled by the second array of photodetectors for the second integration time.