Patent ID: 8625013
Filing Date: 2014-01-07
Classification: G06T,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method of obtaining image data using at least one picture element array, the method comprising: using at least one picture element array comprising a plurality of picture elements, capturing light corresponding to a first image at a first exposure level; using the picture element array, capturing light corresponding to a second image at a second exposure level different than the first exposure level, wherein individual ones of the picture elements complete capturing the light corresponding to the first image prior to when those individual picture elements begin to capture the light corresponding to the second image; reading out first digital measurements corresponding to the light captured by the picture element array for the first image; and reading out second digital measurements corresponding to the light captured by the picture element array for the second image, wherein the step of capturing light corresponding to the second image begins prior to the completion of the step of reading out the first digital measurements, further wherein the amount of time that elapses from between substantial completion of said reading out the first digital measurements to substantial completion of said reading out the second digital measurements is greater than the amount of time from between completing readout of a first of the picture elements for the first image to completing readout of substantially all of the picture elements for the first image.