Prabu Kumar

OpticsSensor and ISPTechnology Deep Dive

What is Near-Infrared Imaging and how do NIR cameras work?

Prabu Kumar
NIR imaging has a unique sensitivity profile to project distant objects with a clear vision and are particularly useful in night vision applications. Go backstage on NIR imaging and understand the role of NIR cameras in embedded vision applications....
Technology Deep Dive

Key embedded vision applications of HDR cameras

Prabu Kumar
The inability to accurately capture images under varying lighting conditions hampers the performance of smart surveillance traffic, AMRs, and agricultural vehicles. Learn how HDR cameras overcome this by capturing multiple frames of the same scene at different exposures....
RGB-IRTechnology Deep Dive

What is an RGB-IR camera? How does an RGB-IR camera work?

Prabu Kumar
RGB-IR cameras leverage a Color Array Filter (CFA) with dedicated pixels for visible and IR light – eliminating the need for a mechanical switch and preventing color corruption. Get a closer look into the working principle of RGB-IR cameras and their key benefits....
Sensor and ISPTechnology Deep Dive

Differences between rolling shutter artifacts and motion blur

Prabu Kumar
It’s an industry myth that both motion blur and rolling shutter artifact can be eliminated using the same type of camera. The reason is these terms are often wrongly understood. Unearth expert insights on the differences between the two and learn how to choose a camera to overcome them....
Technology Deep DiveTime-of-Flight (ToF)

How Time-of-Flight (ToF) compares with other 3D depth mapping technologies

Prabu Kumar
Despite Time-of-Flight technology taking wings in the 1990s, it has only recently started to mature. Now, with one laser pulse, they can measure depths using infrared light. Unravel in-depth information on how ToF compares with other 3D depth mapping technologies....
Technology Deep DiveTime-of-Flight (ToF)

What is a ToF sensor? What are the key components of a ToF camera?

Prabu Kumar
Time of flight cameras have revolutionized depth mapping and made autonomous navigation in agricultural vehicles, autonomous mobile robots, AGVs, etc. seamless. Learn what a time of flight sensor is, and the different components of a time of flight camera....
Camera InterfaceTechnology Deep Dive

GMSL Camera over MIPI Camera

Prabu Kumar
GMSL is a high-speed serial interface used in automotive video applications, robotic devices, agricultural vehicles, etc. It is a SerDes technique that enables long-distance transmission. Compared to MIPI - one of the most popular camera interfaces, how does it fare? Find out!...
Technology Deep Dive

MIPI camera vs USB camera – a detailed comparison

Prabu Kumar
The selection of the best-fit interface depends on many factors. And MIPI and USB have remained two of the most popular camera interfaces. Take an in-depth journey into the world of MIPI and USB interfaces and get a feature-by-feature comparison....
Camera InterfaceTechnology Deep Dive

What is a MIPI Camera? How does MIPI Camera Work?

Prabu Kumar
Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) is one of the most convenient ways of interfacing cameras with host processors. So, get expert insights on the MIPI interface and how MIPI cameras work, and a quick history lesson too!...
Technology Deep Dive

Embedded Vision vs. Machine Vision: Busting the myth

Prabu Kumar
Is embedded vision the same as machine vision? That’s one of the most common questions in the world of vision. Demystify these two distinct technologies and better understand embedded vision and machine vision....