Sensors
Gigabit data logger for high-speed and ADAS applications
For the development and validation of systems for autonomous vehicle management, real traffic scenarios are usually simulated and tested in the laboratory. Since pre-processing is carried out directly in the sensor front end with modern radar sensors, this can result in a gap in coverage during the testing and validation of object detection. In addition, the optimisation of algorithms for testing in real traffic is very complex and seldom reliabl...
Sleep solution for IoT, elderly care and baby monitoring launched
Sleepace will be taking its smart sleep solutions to the next level at this year’s CES, with a complete range of packages now available for international IoT partners, and the launch of a new Smart Sleep Sensor for Babies. Suitable for babies from 0 to 6 months old, Sleepace’s Smart Sleep Sensor for Babies is a much-needed peace of mind offering specifically for new parents.
A basic guide to thermocouple measurements
Thermocouples are common temperature sensors used in a wide variety of commercial and industrial applications. While slightly less accurate than resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), thermocouples cover a wide temperature range, are self-powered, and have a fast response time. Their simple construction make them inexpensive and durable.
Tiny 1D time-of-flight sensor for accurate proximity sensing
Worldwide supplier of high performance sensor solutions, ams, has introduced a tiny integrated 1D time-of-flight distance measurement and proximity sensing module. The sensor is suited for implementing presence detection, for example to trigger the operation of a facial recognition system when the user’s face is in range.
Cost-effective 16MP upgrade for smartphone cameras with thin bezels
Developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, OmniVision, has announced the OV16A, an affordable 16 megapixel image sensor that enables smartphone cameras to capture higher quality photos. This versatile image sensor, built on OmniVision’s PureCel Plus 1.0 micron advanced pixel architecture, enables better autofocus for mainstream smartphones.
Thirteen megapixel image sensor for smartphone cameras
Developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, OmniVision, has announced the OV13B image sensor, the latest addition to the company’s 13-Megapixel (MP) sensor family in a 0.3" optical format and featuring OmniVision’s 1.12-micron PureCel Plus pixel technology. This sensor is specifically designed for the enormous mainstream and entry-level smartphone markets, providing a compelling solution for rear or front-facing cameras.
Accelerating deployment of 3D optical sensing
ams and Face++ have agreed a co-operation arrangement to accelerate OEMs’ and system integrators’ deployments of 3D optical sensing technologies such as face recognition. This partnership means that manufacturers can go to market faster with systems for performing functions such as face recognition, facial payments, Animoji creation and augmented/virtual reality.
Image sensor enables high quality video for smartphones
OmniVision Technologies has announced the OV02K, a new video-centric, 2.9 micron 1080p image sensor designed for smartphones. Built on OmniVision’s PureCel Plus pixel technology, the OV02K allows the secondary camera in multi-camera configurations to capture high quality videos, even in very low ambient light conditions.
Proposed solution to enable cost-reduced 3D biometrics
Supplier of high- performance sensor solutions, ams, and Qualcomm Technologies, have jointly announced the intent to focus engineering efforts towards a 3D depth sensing camera solution for mobile phone applications like 3D imaging and scanning and, in particular, biometric face authentication.
Driver monitoring brought to vehicles with shutter image sensor
OmniVision Technologies has announced the OV9284, a 1-megapixel global shutter image sensor. This latest addition to OmniVision’s automotive portfolio is suitable for in-cabin camera modules in passenger vehicles, where Driver State Monitoring (DSM) and passenger-monitoring cameras need to be extremely small and unobtrusive, while complying with stringent safety regulations.