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MT9D111 - 1/3.2-Inch 2-Megapixel SOC Digital Image Sensor
Architecture Overview
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Scene Evaluative Algorithm
A scene evaluative AE algorithm is available for use in snapshot mode. The algorithm
performs scene analysis and classification with respect to its brightness, contrast and
composure and then decides to increase, decrease or keep original exposure target. It
makes most difference for backlight and bright outdoor conditions.
Auto White Balance
The MT9D111 has a built-in auto white balance (AWB) algorithm designed to compen-
sate for the effects of changing spectra of the scene illumination on the quality of the
color rendition. This sophisticated algorithm consists of two major parts: a measure-
ment engine performing statistical analysis of the image and a driver performing the
selection of the optimal color correction matrix, digital, and sensor core analog gains.
While default settings of these algorithms are adequate in most situations, the user can
re-program base color correction matrices, place limits on color channel gains, and con-
trol the speed of both matrix and gain adjustments. Unlike simple white balancing algo-
rithms found in many PC cameras, the MT9D111 AWB does not require the presence of
gray or white elements in the image for good color rendition. The AWB does not attempt
to locate "brightest" or "grayest" element of the image but instead performs sophisti-
cated image analysis to differentiate between changes in predominant spectra of illumi-
nation and changes in predominant colors of the scene. While defaults are suitable for
most applications, a wide range of algorithm parameters can be overwritten by the user
via the serial interface.
Flicker Detection
Flicker occurs when the integration time is not an integer multiple of the period of the
light intensity. The automatic flicker detection block does not compensate for the flicker,
but rather avoids it by detecting the flicker frequency and adjusting the integration time.
For integration times below the light intensity period (10ms for 50Hz environment),
flicker cannot be avoided.