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OmniVision’s New OV9281 and OV9282 Global Shutter Image Sensors Deliver Excellent Near-Infrared Quantum Efficiency

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) the introduction of the OV9281 and OV9282 global shutter image sensors.

9 Jan 2017

Himax Launches HM5530 UltraSenseIR BSI CMOS Image Sensor for Computer Vision and NIR Imaging Camera

Himax Imaging, Inc., a subsidiary of Himax Technologies, Inc. (“Himax” or the “Company”), a leading global supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, today announced the HM5530 UltraSenseIR™ product, a low power and low noise 5.5 Megapixel Back Side Illuminated (“BSI”) CMOS Image Sensor (“CIS”) with more than 40% quantum efficiency in the Near Infrared (“NIR”) spectrum enabling the next generation of embedded computer vision applications such as 3D camera, autonomous navigation, event and pattern recognition and human-machine interaction.

From Himax Technologies, Inc. 28 Dec 2016

Researchers Working on New CMOS Image Sensors to Improve Speed and Image Quality

If you want to capture a super-slo-mo film of the nanosecond dynamics of a bullet impact, or see a football replay in fanatical detail and rich color, researchers are working on an image sensor for you.

19 Dec 2016

Researchers Achieve One-End-Access Real-Time Distributed Brillouin Sensing

Aging degradation and seismic damage of civil infrastructure pose a serious problem for society. One promising technology for monitoring the condition of structures is optical fiber sensing.

16 Dec 2016

Velodyne LiDAR Unveils Groundbreaking Design for Solid-State LiDAR Sensor

Velodyne LiDAR Inc., the recognized global leader in Light, Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology, today announced a groundbreaking design for a solid-state LiDAR sensor that can deliver a subsystem cost of under $50 U.S. when sold in high-volume manufacturing scale.

From Velodyne Lidar, Inc. 15 Dec 2016

ams Unveils Industry’s First Integrated White-Tunable IoT Smart Lighting Manager

ams AG, a leading provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, today announced the AS7221, the industry’s first integrated white-tunable smart lighting manager.

30 Nov 2016

High Resolution Thermal Imager Measures Temperature Difference in Horses’ Legs

A unique system has been developed that uses thermal imaging to detect damage to muscles and ligaments in a horse’s leg. The system relies on thermal imaging cameras supplied by Micro-Epsilon, which were selected due to their high resolution, compactness, reliability and programming features that allow simple integration with other systems and software.

From Micro-Epsilon 29 Nov 2016

Vayyar Announces Availability of 3D Sensor Technology for Smart Home Market

Vayyar Imaging, the 3D-imaging sensor company whose technology makes it possible to see through objects, liquids, and materials, today announced the availability of its award-winning 3D sensor technology for the Smart Home market.

26 Oct 2016

NETGEAR Unveils Arlo Pro Wire-Free HD Security Camera Systems

NETGEAR, Inc., the worldwide leader in home networking and smart home security products, today introduced, Arlo Pro Wire-Free HD Security Camera Systems (VMS4X30), the world’s most advanced and versatile smart home security camera.

13 Oct 2016

Northrop Grumman Successfully Tests Synoptic Sensor on Global Hawk UAS

Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully flew an Optical Bar Camera broad-area synoptic sensor on an RQ-4 Global Hawk high altitude long endurance unmanned aircraft system (UAS), marking the first time the legacy U.S. Air Force camera has been flown on a high altitude unmanned aircraft.

13 Oct 2016

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