According to the PMD, the entire 3D camera module (including sensors, lens IR emitters and circuits) is the smallest 3D camera module in the world with a size of 12mm × 8mm. Although compact in appearance, the camera has a higher resolution than the previous chip, 38,000 pixels.
In addition to the higher resolution and smaller form factor, PMD said the camera sensor can operate at 940 nm and achieve greater reliability when used outdoors. Another is known as 'backlight suppression' Designed to allow the system to use 3D sensing in full sunlight. As a time-of-flight camera, it works by measuring the distance at which infrared pulses reach the target. Since these cameras rely on measuring optical pulses, performance under bright conditions It may be different.
The company said the camera will also be easier to integrate into the product due to the enhanced interface PMD's 3D-sensing cameras are already being used in robots, smart home appliances, smartphones and augmented reality headsets, and the company expects the new chips to be integrated as well Into these devices.
The camera module is on display at CES and is expected to produce in the fourth quarter of 2018, meaning that devices with smaller depth sensors may not appear this year.
