Patent ID: 7295241
Filing Date: 2007-11-13
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An image capturing apparatus for capturing a subject, comprising: an image sensing device comprising a first photo detector for detecting light of a first area of the subject, and a second photo detector for detecting light of a second area of the subject; a brightness measuring unit for measuring brightness of the first area, and brightness of the second area; and a sensitivity control unit for controlling sensitivity of said first photo detector based on the brightness of the first area measured by said brightness measuring unit, and controlling sensitivity of said second photo detector based on the brightness of the second area measured by said brightness measuring unit, wherein said first photo detector comprises a first micro lens for condensing light, and a first exposure unit for detecting the light condensed by said first micro lens, said second photo detector comprises a second micro lens for condensing light, and a second exposure unit for detecting the light condensed by said second micro lens, and said sensitivity control unit controls relative position between said first micro lens and said first exposure unit based on the brightness of the first area measured by said brightness measuring unit, and controls relative position between said second micro lens and said second exposure unit based on the brightness of the second area measured by said brightness measuring unit.