Patent ID: 7714918
Filing Date: 2010-05-11
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A solid-state imaging apparatus comprising: a pixel section having a plurality of two-dimensionally disposed pixel cells each for effecting photoelectric conversion of an incident light, accumulating the incident light as an electric charge, and converting the electric charge into an electrical signal; a plurality of lines each connected in common to a number of pixel cells arranged in a row direction of the pixel section; a line scanning circuit for outputting to said pixel section a first line select signal for selecting first lines which are a subject to be read said electrical signals; an electronic shutter scanning circuit for outputting to said pixel section a second line select signal for selecting second lines of a subject which an operation setting corresponding to an exposure time is effected; and a scanning control section for controlling selection of said first lines through said line scanning circuit, controlling, including as subject of selection said first lines and lines to be omitted in a skipping read, selection of said second lines through said electronic shutter scanning circuit, and controlling timing for resetting said pixel cells belonging to the second lines in accordance with said exposure time.