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University of Illinois Engineers Develop Continuous Glucose Monitoring Sensor

University of Illinois engineers are bringing a touch of color to glucose monitoring. The researchers developed a new continuous glucose monitoring material that changes color as glucose levels fluctuate, and the wavelength shift is so precise that doctors and patients may be able to use it for automatic insulin dosing – something not possible using current point measurements like test strips.

27 Aug 2014

New Cost-Effective OmniPixel3-HS Technology-Based OV7676 SOC VGA Sensor from OmniVision

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV7676, a new cost-effective 1/7.5-inch system-on-a-chip (SOC) VGA sensor. Leveraging OmniVision's established OmniPixel3-HS™ technology, the OV7676 brings best-in-class pixel performance to a wide range of applications, including mobile phones, tablets, wearables, notebooks, and IP network cameras.

From OmniVision Technologies, Inc. 25 Aug 2014

Security Vulnerabilities Discovered in Full-Body Backscatter X-ray Scanners

A team of researchers from the University of California, San Diego, the University of Michigan, and Johns Hopkins University have discovered several security vulnerabilities in full-body backscatter X-ray scanners deployed to U.S. airports between 2009 and 2013.

22 Aug 2014

Pilatus PC-12 High Definition Enhanced Vision System Receives Transport Canada STC

Pilatus Centre Canada (PCC), in association with Northeast Engineering & Development Ltd., has been granted a Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for their recently developed Pilatus PC-12 Enhanced Vision System (EVS).

20 Aug 2014

Maxim’s New Subsystem Reference Designs Provide Accurate, Low-Power Optical Proximity Sensing

Two new subsystem reference designs from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. provide very accurate, low-power optical proximity sensing (MAXREFDES27#) and enhance distributed control with a compact digital-input hub (MAXREFDES36#).

20 Aug 2014

Pilatus PC-12 Enhanced Vision System Featuring Lexavia LFS6000 EVS Sensor Granted Transport Canada STC

19 Aug 2014

FUJIFILM to Showcase Digital Radiography and Women’s Healthcare Portfolio

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions, will highlight its growing digital radiography and women’s healthcare portfolio at the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA) annual meeting held August 11 – 13 at the Gaylord National in Washington, DC.

12 Aug 2014

Toshiba Introduces 8MP Back-Side Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC), a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today rolled out the latest addition to its 1.12-micron back-side illuminated CMOS image sensor (CIS) solutions that enable high-performance image capture and video recording for handheld mobile devices.

12 Aug 2014

Aptina Acquires Micron Technology’s Color Filter Array Processing and Imager Probe Assets

Aptina has completed the purchase of CFA (Color Filter Array) processing and imager probe assets from Micron Technology, Inc. Following the purchase, Aptina will operate a fabrication facility in Nampa, Idaho that employs nearly 100 experienced manufacturing employees who will work closely with Aptina’s existing pixel optics research and development team.

6 Aug 2014

Comanche Outfitters Unveils Kodiak Series Wireless Hunting/Security Cameras with 12 MP Image Sensors

Hunting and security equipment manufacturer Comanche Outfitters LLC used today to officially unveil their new flagship line of wireless hunting/security cameras called the "Kodiak Series."

6 Aug 2014

Light / Image Sensor News

University of Illinois Engineers Develop Continuous Glucose Monitoring Sensor

New Cost-Effective OmniPixel3-HS Technology-Based OV7676 SOC VGA Sensor from OmniVision

Security Vulnerabilities Discovered in Full-Body Backscatter X-ray Scanners

Pilatus PC-12 High Definition Enhanced Vision System Receives Transport Canada STC

Maxim’s New Subsystem Reference Designs Provide Accurate, Low-Power Optical Proximity Sensing

Pilatus PC-12 Enhanced Vision System Featuring Lexavia LFS6000 EVS Sensor Granted Transport Canada STC

FUJIFILM to Showcase Digital Radiography and Women’s Healthcare Portfolio

Toshiba Introduces 8MP Back-Side Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor

Aptina Acquires Micron Technology’s Color Filter Array Processing and Imager Probe Assets

Comanche Outfitters Unveils Kodiak Series Wireless Hunting/Security Cameras with 12 MP Image Sensors

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