Patent ID: 7968834

Claim:
A light-sensing pixel for detecting at least a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, comprising: a first detector element having a laser-treated detector portion for detecting a first range of wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum, wherein the first range of wavelengths comprises an infrared range of wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum; a second detector element for detecting a second range of wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum, wherein the second range of wavelengths is shorter than the first range of wavelengths and the first and second detector element are configured monolithically on a common silicon substrate; a collection point for accumulating a first electrical output of said first detector element as well as a second electrical output of said second detector; a bias point for selectively applying a biasing voltage to said first detector element and capable of affecting the first electrical output of said first detector element, wherein the bias point is constructed and arranged to selectively substantially shut off said first electrical output of said first detector element; and a single output point for providing an electrical output of said light-sensing pixel.