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Trends in Camera Design Increase Functionality

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Higher resolution, more features and faster speeds are enabling novel camera technology while reducing imaging application costs.

Michael McKay, PixeLink

Commercially available camera sensors are shrinking, perhaps driven by the camera-phone craze. Now common are 3-μm pixels with megapixel sensors that measure less than half an inch. Although beneficial for compact cameras, such small sensors are not ideal for machine vision or microscopy. The smaller pixel size reduces sensitivity, increases noise and requires more expensive optics. The benefit is the cost: The economies of scale in the consumer market make these sensors less expensive than those dedicated to scientific or industrial applications. Sensors also are becoming faster....Read full article

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    Machine vision, also known as computer vision or computer sight, refers to the technology that enables machines, typically computers, to interpret and understand visual information from the world, much like the human visual system. It involves the development and application of algorithms and systems that allow machines to acquire, process, analyze, and make decisions based on visual data. Key aspects of machine vision include: Image acquisition: Machine vision systems use various...
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