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OmniVision's Image Sensors Offer High-Performance Imaging Functionality to Google’s Project Tango

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced that it is working with Google's Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) team to develop ground-breaking vision-based mobile devices, capable of tracking and mapping environments and motion in 3D.

From OmniVision Technologies, Inc. 26 Feb 2014

MWC 2014 Features Aptina’s 25MP Mobile Image Sensor

Aptina, a global provider of intelligent imaging solutions, will demonstrate the industry’s first 25 megapixel mobile image sensor at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week.

24 Feb 2014

Test Flight of the Apache AH-64E M-DSA Conducted by Team Apache Sensors

Team Apache Sensors, including the U.S. Army Apache Attack Helicopter Project Management Office, the U.S. Army Aviation Flight Test Directorate and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT], conducted a test flight of the Apache AH-64E Modernized Day Sensor Assembly (M-DSA) during an event at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala., yesterday.

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 21 Feb 2014

Lockheed Martin Received Contract from the U.S. Army for M-TADS/PNV Sensor System

Lockheed Martin received a $92 million Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract in December 2013 from the U.S. Army for sustainment of the AH-64 Apache helicopter Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) system.

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 21 Feb 2014

UPM Researchers Report UV-LED Based Hydrocarbon Detection Devices

Researchers at UPM are working in the development of hydrocarbons early detection devices for rivers in order to prevent contamination that could seriously affect the environment.

18 Feb 2014

Pantech Smartphone to Feature Invisible IR Image-Based PixArt PAC7620 Gesture Sensor

PixArt Imaging Inc., a leading provider of human-machine interface (HMI) solutions, today announced a design engagement with Pantech to offer a first of its kind gesture motion capability for their IM-A880S (VEGA LTE-A) smart phone. The phone will feature PixArt Imaging's Gesture Sensor (PAC7620) that provides touch-free user interaction with phone to provide an easy and intuitive user experience.

14 Feb 2014

RIEGL to Highlight Survey-Grade LiDAR Sensor for UAS / RPAS Applications at ILMF 2014

RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems has been developing the world’s first survey-grade UAS LiDAR sensor, the VUX-1. As early as February this year, it is already time to show off this innovative sensor: join us at the official launch event ILMF taking place in Denver, USA, February 17 to 19 where the VUX-1 will be presented for the first time!

From Riegl USA, Inc. 12 Feb 2014

New Ultra-Narrow Linewidth Laser for Acoustic Sensing Applications

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the cable broadband, internet data center, and fiber-to-the-home markets, today announced availability of an ultra-narrow linewidth laser that is ideally suited for acoustic sensing applications.

12 Feb 2014

Passive Radar Sensors System Helps Protect Wind Farms

Wind power has been booming in Germany since the beginning of the energy transition. However, the voices of critics have been growing along with the increasing number of wind turbines. Citizens' initiatives in Lower Saxony and Baden-Württemberg for instance have founded a umbrella association meant to provide local groups with a political say. Residents primarily feel encroached on.

12 Feb 2014

PIEZOMAT Project to Design Novel Fingerprint Sensor Technology

CEA-Leti today announced the launch of PIEZOMAT, a research project funded by the European Commission to design and implement a new technology of fingerprint sensor that enables ultra-high resolution reconstruction of the smallest features of human fingerprints.

12 Feb 2014