Expanding Human Potential through Imaging and Sensing Technologies
Yusuke Oike
Abstract
The evolution of image sensors and utilization prospects of advanced imaging and sensing technologies promise to improve our quality of life. The evolution of imaging technology continues to invoke human emotion through beautiful images. The sensing technology has also emerged to enrich our society through meaningful data extracted from scenes. Pixel scaling technology and stacked device integration are driving the market for mobile imaging. Additionally, there have been breakthroughs for the practical applications of sensing technologies such as depth sensing, event-based vision sensing, and invisible light sensing. Integrated edge AI on image sensors is expected to open up new applications along with more scalability and flexibility of process technology owing to the evolution of stack integration. Image sensor technologies are expanding the sensing capabilities and aiming to create a safe and comfortable world that supports everyday life globally.