GB2441236B - Method and apparatus providing pixel array having automatic light control pixels and image capture pixels - Google Patents

Method and apparatus providing pixel array having automatic light control pixels and image capture pixels

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GB2441236B
GB2441236B GB0718400A GB0718400A GB2441236B GB 2441236 B GB2441236 B GB 2441236B GB 0718400 A GB0718400 A GB 0718400A GB 0718400 A GB0718400 A GB 0718400A GB 2441236 B GB2441236 B GB 2441236B
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pixels
image capture
pixel array
light control
automatic light
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Moholt Jorgen
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Micron Technology Inc
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Micron Technology Inc
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