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Image sensing device

CA 1211564 A · Owner: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha · Inventors: Tanaka, Nobuyoshi; Kinoshita, Takao

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In order to clear at a high speed unwanted charge in a solid image sensing element of a charge transfer type a potential barrier for allowing passage of excessive charge in the direction of the transfer of a CCD shift register, is provided. Also, in order to clear the charge of the CCD shift register via the barrier an overflow, drain is provided. Thus, the clearing action is effected at a high speed, and also, a blooming can be eliminated. - 24 -

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  • Granted September 16, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 16, 2003.
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FiledAugust 6, 1982
GrantedSeptember 16, 1986
Term endedSeptember 16, 2003
Patent numberCA 1211564 A
Classification (IPC)G11C5/02 +2 more

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1983198619891992199519982001Application filedAug 6, 1982Patent grantedSep 16, 1986Term endedSep 16, 2003

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