Abstract: A digital imaging system uses a high density, high speed analog/multi-level memory to temporarily store image data at high rates for extended periods of time. A portion of the stored data is transmitted for image processing and compression. When image processing and compression on the data are completed, another portion of the stored data is transmitted for processing. As a result, high speed image capture for extended periods is possible because the processing speed of the image processing and compression no longer limit the time required between high speed bursts or the length of a high speed burst.

Abstract: A method and system using a sensor array includes a programmable analog/multi-level memory array for modifying individual outputs from elements in the sensor array in order to obtain a desired sensor array output. The memory array can be programmed with data corresponding to desired modifications, such as low and high offset voltage correction, low gain correction, and gamma correction. Consequently, by utilizing arithmetic circuits, the adverse effects of corrupted elements in a sensor can be corrected by re-programming the memory array with different modification data as the need arises.

Abstract: A digital imaging system uses an analog/multi-level memory to store image data. The stored analog/multi-level data can then be accessed directly by an analog device or the data can be accessed by an A/D converter for conversion to a digital format. The digital data is then routed to any number of desired digital devices. By using an analog/multi-level memory instead of a digital memory to store image data, problems associated with storing large amounts of digital data are minimized or eliminated, such as loss of information from image compression and high costs of large digital memories and signal processing and compression circuits.

Abstract: A method and system using a sensor array includes a programmable analog/multi-level memory array for modifying individual outputs from elements in the sensor array in order to obtain a desired sensor array output. The memory array can be programmed with data corresponding to desired modifications, such as low and high offset voltage correction, low gain correction, and gamma correction. Consequently, by utilizing arithmetic circuits, the adverse effects of corrupted elements in a sensor can be corrected by re-programming the memory array with different modification data as the need arises.

Abstract: A digital imaging system uses a high density, high speed analog/multi-level memory to temporarily store image data at high rates for extended periods of time. A portion of the stored data is transmitted for image processing and compression. When image processing and compression on the data are completed, another portion of the stored data is transmitted for processing. As a result, high speed image capture for extended periods is possible because the processing speed of the image processing and compression no longer limit the time required between high speed bursts or the length of a high speed burst.