Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for simultaneously capturing flash and ambient illuminated images. In use, an ambient sample is stored based on an electrical signal from a photodiode of an image sensor. Also, a flash sample is stored based on the electrical signal from the photodiode of the image sensor. Further, a first value is output based on the ambient sample, and a second value is output based on the flash sample, for generating at least one image. Finally, at least one of the first value and the second value is amplified utilizing two or more gains.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for obtaining multiple exposures with zero interframe time. In use, a first an analog signal associated with an image is received from at least one pixel of an image sensor. Next, a first amplified analog signal associated with the image is generated by amplifying the analog signal utilizing a first gain. Further, a second amplified analog signal associated with the image is generated by amplifying the analog signal utilizing a second gain. Finally, the first amplified analog signal and the second amplified analog signal are transmitted.

Abstract: A technique for generating a digital photograph comprises blending two related images, each sampled according to a different illumination environment. The two related images are blended according to a blend surface function that includes a height discontinuity separating two different blend weight regions. Color consistency between the two related images is achieved by spatial color correction prior to blending. The technique enables a digital camera to generate a strobe image having an appearance of consistent color despite discordant strobe and ambient scene illumination.