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What is LiDAR technology? How does LiDAR help in depth measurement?

Prabu Kumar
LiDAR is one of the most popular technologies used for depth measurement the offers excellent range and accuracy. Go deep into how LiDAR cameras work and the key markets in which they have gained momentum....
Technology Deep Dive

What is low latency camera streaming?

Prabu Kumar
Low latency streaming ensures there are only negligible lags while capturing high-quality, real-time images. Discover four important factors that affect low latency streaming and the use cases where it can make a huge difference....
Technology Deep Dive

What is an AI camera? How AI cameras can unlock analytical power with deep learning

Prabu Kumar
ML/DL-driven AI camera systems are powering embedded vision applications by helping make intelligent real-time decisions. Discover their main functions and viable use cases, and see why e-con Systems’ SMARTOdin22 is the smart AI camera for the future....
Sensor and ISPTechnology Deep Dive

A short guide to why monochrome cameras have the edge over color cameras

Prabu Kumar
Many assume color cameras are a better fit for every embedded vision application than monochrome cameras. But the reality could be different. Understand why monochrome cameras can be a better choice in certain embedded vision applications...
Sensor and ISPTechnology Deep Dive

CMOS sensors vs CCD sensors: why CMOS sensors are ruling the world of embedded vision?

Prabu Kumar
CCD and CMOS sensors come with their own benefits. The main difference lies in recreating images from electric signals. See why CMOS is already ahead of CCD - and what the future holds for both types of sensors in embedded vision....
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

How low-light camera modules power critical embedded vision applications – a detailed look

Suresh Madhu
Surveillance, inspection, and monitoring applications inevitably deal with poor light conditions – causing noise and loss of detail while capturing images. See what applications need low-light cameras and get a full understanding of how to select the ideal low-light camera....
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....