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eyeSight and OmniVision Co-Develop Next-Generation Gesture Recognition Technology

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, and eyeSight Technologies Ltd., a leader in machine vision and gesture recognition technology, today announced their co-development of next-generation gesture recognition technology in the industry's smallest form factor.

From OmniVision Technologies, Inc. 25 Feb 2015

Mediso, University of Tübingen to Develop Silicon Photomultiplier Sensor Technology-Based Preclinical PET Insert

University of Tübingen and Mediso Ltd announced today at the 4th Tübingen PET/MR Workshop to enter into a collaboration to develop a whole body preclinical PET insert based on silicon photomultiplier sensor technology. This system can be inserted into a high field (7T) preclinical MRI scanner to enable simultaneous PET/MR imaging.

24 Feb 2015

New Fully Integrated Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor in Compact Package from Vishay Intertechnology

The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new fully integrated proximity and ambient light sensor featuring Filtron™ technology in one of the market’s smallest surface-mount packages. Measuring only 4 mm by 2 mm by 1.1 mm, the VCNL4040 combines an IR emitter, photo detectors for proximity and ambient light, a signal processing IC, and a 16-bit ADC.

From Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. 23 Feb 2015

Photonic Sensor Consortium Releases 2015 Market Survey Report

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2015 Photonic Sensor Consortium Market Survey Report" report to their offering.

16 Feb 2015

Vishay Introduces Digital RGBW Sensor Featuring Filtron Technology

The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new digital RGBW sensor featuring Filtron™ technology for accurate RGBW spectral sensitivity while providing ambient light spectral sensitivity with responses close to that of the human eye.

From Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. 16 Feb 2015

ROHM Introduces Color Sensor Optimized for Smartphones

ROHM has recently announced the development of a color sensor for display-equipped devices such as smartphones and tablets capable of detecting the color temperature, brightness, and RGB components of ambient light.

From ROHM Co., Ltd. 13 Feb 2015

Global Photonic Sensor Market Forecast to Grow at 16.9% CAGR to Reach $15.2 Billion by 2020

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Photonics Sensors Market (Type, Technology, Application and Geography) - Size, Global Trends, Company Profiles, Segmentation and Forecast, 2013 - 2020" report to their offering.

13 Feb 2015

UAH Researchers Ship Out Lightning Imaging Sensor for Flight to the International Space Station

An expanded view of lightning around the globe is coming closer for scientists at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), thanks to a repurposed measuring instrument.

12 Feb 2015

VIIRS Instrument Aboard NASA-NOAA's Satellite Captures Visible Image of Tropical Depression Higos

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite flew over Tropical Depression Higos and saw wind shear is literally pushing the storm apart.

12 Feb 2015

Ocean Radiometer for Carbon Assessment Instrument May Help Study Microscopic Phytoplankton

Its name refers to one of the biggest animals in the sea, but ORCA, the Ocean Radiometer for Carbon Assessment instrument, will be observing the smallest.

12 Feb 2015

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