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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 1986
Filed:
Apr. 23, 1984
Kenzo Ishibashi, Tokyo, JP;
Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A method and apparatus for controlling the storage time of light-detecting elements in a photoelectric converter device wherein a correct charge storing time is automatically established. A plurality of monitor light-detecting elements are provided adjacent the light-detecting elements of the photoelectric converter, with each of the monitor light-detecting elements being positioned adjacent and monitoring a group composed of plural ones of the light-detecting elements of the photoelectric converter. When any one of the monitor light-detecting elements has detected a predetermined amount of light, the storage of charge by the light-detecting elements of the photoelectric converter is terminated.