OpenCV is a popular cross-platform framework for image processing and real-time computer vision. The software framework is useful for efficiently developing real-time computer vision applications that would be extremely time-consuming to create from scratch. The power of OpenCV’s framework is that it runs seamlessly on embedded platforms like microcomputers. This means developing and running embedded…
How to troubleshoot common ESP32-CAM problems
ESP32-CAM is a compact camera module that combines the popular Wi-Fi development board ESP32 with the OV2640 camera sensor. The camera is part of the ESP32 series of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled system-on-chip (SoC) devices developed by Espressif Systems. ESP32 is a dual-core 32-bit microcontroller with built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities — based on the Espressif…
How to build a facial recognition system using ESP32-CAM
Facial recognition technology identifies individuals by analyzing and comparing their facial features. It uses biometric patterns and algorithms to map and distinguish a person’s unique characteristics. The technology has become an essential component of many security applications. Facial recognition is commonly used for access control, surveillance, biometric authentication, identity verification, criminal identification, attendance, emergency response,…
Qualcomm launches new Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 mobile platform
Qualcomm Technologies has announced the new Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 mobile platform, which has been creatively engineered to make incredible mobile experiences accessible to more consumers globally. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 provides effortless, all-day use with fast CPU speeds, sharp photography, videography, and speedy 5G and Wi-Fi for reliable connections. “Snapdragon – at its core…
Renesas unveils PMIC for next-generation automotive camera applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has unveiled an innovative automotive power-management IC (PMIC) for next-generation automotive camera applications. The RAA271082 is a versatile ISO-26262-compliant multi-rail power IC with a primary high-voltage synchronous buck regulator, two secondary low-voltage synchronous buck regulators, and a low-voltage LDO regulator. It offers four over and under-voltage…
Samsung unveils ISOCELL image sensor with industry’s smallest 0.56μm pixel
Samsung Electronics, a provider of advanced semiconductor technology, has introduced the 200MP ISOCELL HP3, the image sensor with the industry’s smallest 0.56-micrometer (μm)-pixels. “Samsung has continuously led the image sensor market trend through its technology leadership in high-resolution sensors with the smallest pixels,” said JoonSeo Yim, Executive VP of Sensor Business Team at Samsung Electronics.…
Advanced global-shutter image sensor enhances driver-monitoring systems
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is enhancing vehicle safety with its latest global-shutter image sensors for driver-monitoring systems (DMSs). DMSs continually watch the driver’s head movements to recognize signs of drowsiness and distraction, enabling systems in the vehicle to generate warnings that can preserve the safety of…
How to design an online home-surveillance system using Raspberry Pi
Camera streaming systems have become popular, enabling users to record and/or live stream a video over the Internet. The Raspberry Pi (RPi) camera is widely used for its streaming feature as it easily captures live images and videos. Plus, it’s straightforward to interface the RPi camera with the Raspberry Pi 2/3/4 — or any other…
Renesas unveils software development kit for automated driving applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, recently unveiled the R-Car Software Development Kit (SDK) — a complete software platform in a single package that enables quicker and easier software development and validation for smart camera and automated driving applications used in passenger, commercial, and off-road vehicles. “Software development and delivery has been…
Renesas and OmniVision offer reference design for automotive camera systems
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and OmniVision Technologies, a developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, have introduced an integrated reference design for a high-definition automotive camera system. The new design features Renesas’ recently introduced Automotive HD Link (AHL) technology that transmits high-definition video over low-cost cables and connectors. The AHL components…
ON Semiconductor’s 16 Mp XGS sensor offers low-power, global shutter imaging
ON Semiconductor recently introduced its latest addition to the XGS series of CMOS image sensors. The XGS 16000 is a 16-Megapixel (Mp) sensor that provides global shutter imaging for factory automation applications, including robotics and inspection systems. Consuming only 1 Watt at 65 frames per second (fps), the XGS 16000 delivers exceptional performance at low…
Maxim’s camera cube design enables low-latency AI vision and hearing applications
Maxim Integrated Products has unveiled the MAXREFDES178# camera cube reference design, which demonstrates how artificial intelligence (AI) applications — previously limited to machines with large power and cost budgets — can be embedded in space-constrained, battery-powered edge devices. The new MAXREFDES178# enables ultra-low-power internet-of-things (IoT) devices to implement hearing and vision and showcases the MAX78000…
Samsung to build first virtual production studio with CJ ENM
Samsung Electronics announced a new partnership with CJ ENM, one of Asia’s top entertainment and media group (behind the Oscar-winning film, Parasite) to build a virtual production studio to spearhead the production of future video content. Combining its cutting-edge Micro LED technology with CJ ENM’s globally recognized content production of television series and films, Samsung is…
Samsung offers industry’s smallest 0.64μm-pixel mobile image sensor
Samsung Electronics, a provider of advanced semiconductor technology, has introduced the industry’s first 0.64-micrometer (μm)-pixel image sensor, the 50-megapixel (Mp) Samsung ISOCELL JN1. Equipped with the latest pixel technologies — such as enhanced ISOCELL 2.0, Smart-ISO, and Double Super PDAF — the JN1 can capture more vivid images on the industry’s smallest 50Mp mobile sensor.…
Invention Story of Camera
Are you one of those who are obsessed with getting clicked? Or one of those who like to capture every moment so that you can cherish it forever? No matter which clan you belong to – one thing that all of you would appreciate is the device that aids us to freeze time in pictures i.e. the camera. Camera is undoubtedly one of the most prized possessions for a lot of us and also one of the cherished creations. Our facebook and other social networking profiles would feel neglected without pictures of us, our families, friends, and all other things around us. Social networking feels lifeless and incomplete without pictures. Camera has endowed us with an ability to put a face to a name in the internet world. Just as Rome was not built in a day – modern day cameras have long history that goes back far in time. Cameras have witnessed many phases of evolution – camera obscura, daguerreotypes, dry plates, calotypes, film to SLRs and DSLRs.
Invention Story of Digicam
In October 1969, Willard Boyle and George Smith discovered Charged Coupled Device (CCD) which is known to be heart of every digital camera. By 1970, Boyle and Smith built CCD into earliest solid state video camera. And soon after, in year 1975, both of them showcased first CCD camera with sharp image quality for the broadcast TV.Not until 1981, Sony Corporation launched prototype digicam, Mavica electronic still camera. This camera recorded pictures as the magnetic impulses on small 2 inch video floppy. Capturing of these images was done through 2 CCD chips.