Monday, February 24, 2025

International Conference on Computational Photography (ICCP) 2025 call for papers

ICCP is the premier annual conference on computational imaging. The conference brings together researchers with interests broadly related to advancing computational imaging, from theory to systems to applications, including sensors, optics, algorithms, machine intelligence, vision science and perception.
ICCP 2025 will be an in-person event at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, from July 21 – 23, 2025.

ICCP 2025 seeks novel and high-quality submissions in all areas of computational imaging—from theory to systems to applications, including sensors, optics, algorithms, machine intelligence, vision science, and perception—as well as the following topics of interest.

  •  High-performance imaging
  •  Computational cameras, illumination, and displays
  •  Advanced image and video processing
  •  Integration of imaging, physics, and machine learning
  •  Organizing and exploiting photo/video collections
  •  Structured light and time-of-flight imaging
  •  Appearance, shape, and illumination capture
  •  Computational optics (wavefront coding, digital holography, compressive sensing, etc.)
  •  Sensor and illumination hardware
  •  Imaging models and limits
  •  Physics-based rendering, neural rendering, and differentiable rendering
  •  Applications: imaging on mobile platforms, scientific imaging, medicine and biology, user interfaces, AR/VR systems
Two Integrated Paper Tracks
As in previous years, ICCP is coordinating with the IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (PAMI) for a special issue on Computational Photography to be published after the conference. All submissions to ICCP will undergo a common review process and be judged for acceptance to either:
  1.  The PAMI special issue: for papers that describe entirely novel work (i.e., not extensions of published conference papers) and are also of archival quality with comprehensive evaluation and analysis.
  2.  The ICCP Proceedings: for papers that meet traditional conference criteria for quality and novelty but do not meet the criteria for (1) above.

Reviewing will be double-blind, and authors will be allowed a rebuttal after initial reviews. After review, the program chairs will inform the authors of accepted papers whether their paper has been selected for the special issue or the conference proceedings (see the Review and Decision Process section below for further details). Both sets of accepted papers will be presented as talks at the conference.

Please visit this page for more details and submission link: https://iccp2025.iccp-conference.org/#callforpapers

Paper submission deadline (firm, no extensions)     April 9, 2025 at 2359h Pacific Time.


Friday, February 21, 2025

Future of Image Sensors: IS&T Rochester NY chapter talk by John McCarten


The Future of Image Sensors, John McCarten

John McCarten presented a talk as part of the Society for Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T) Rochester NY chapter seminar series on 22 Jan. 2025.


John McCarten studied Physics at Cornell University and currently works for L3Harris. Since 2001, John’s focus has been on image sensors and cameras. He has worked with semiconductor foundries on four continents. He has over 30 patents and has been the technical lead on development projects that have brought in over a billion dollars in sales.


00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Future of Image Sensors
50:22 - Discussion

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

IISW 2025 preliminary technical program available

 

New! IISW25 Technical Program (preliminary): Link

Venue: Awaji Yumebutai Int. Conf. Center, Hyogo, Japan.
Date: 2–5 June, 2025
 
New! Pre-registration information: Link

Authors can find the Paper Numbers or Poster Numbers in the Program to complete the required pre-registration.

After collecting all the camera-ready files, the final Program with timetables will be posted here.

New! IISW25 Right to Publish Form: Link

Authors need to download, sign, print to PDF, and submit it along with the camera-ready 4-page paper by 03/22/25.

Submit files to the same CMT site where you submitted the abstracts : https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/IISW2025
 
 
General Workshop Co-Chairs
Yusuke Oike – Sony (Japan)
Shoji Kawahito – Shizuoka University and SUiCTE
Technical Program Chairs
Calvin Chao – TSMC
Rihito Kuroda – Tohoku University
IISS Board of Directors
Calvin Chao – TSMC
Boyd Fowler – OmniVision
Robert Henderson – The University of Edinburgh
Vladimir Koifman – Analog Value
Rihito Kuroda – Tohoku University
Guy Meynants – Photolitics
Junichi Nakamura – Brillnics
Shouleh Niksad – Jet Propulsion Lab.
Yusuke Oike – Sony (Japan)
Johannes Solhusvik – Sony (Norway)
Daniel Van Blerkom – Forza Silicon-Ametek
Yibing Michelle Wang – Samsung Semiconductor

Monday, February 17, 2025

TriEye SWIR machine vision solutions

 


Discover TriEye's high-performance SWIR-based machine vision solutions, designed to enhance visibility and accuracy across various applications. This webinar explores the unique capabilities of SWIR (Short-Wave Infrared) technology and its impact on machine vision systems.

Friday, February 14, 2025

Improving color sensitivity in low light using nano-prisms, light pillars, and color splitters

A recent article in IEEE Spectrum discusses three approaches to improve color throughput in low-light settings: nano-prisms, light pillars, and color splitters.

Link: https://spectrum.ieee.org/smartphone-camera-sensors-next-gen/nano-light-pillars-bring-low-light-images-into-focus

 


Using color splitters, an image sensor can increase its overall sensitivity by having light appropriate to each sensor channeled directly to it. (imec)


“Nano-pillars” are a light channeling form of a metasurface that, a little like Imec's color splitter, also direct specific wavelengths of light to the detector pixels best suited to receive the light. (VisEra Technologies)

Samsung's new nano-prism image has a sensitivity to light sources at more oblique angles compared to some conventional pixel tech today. (Samsung)


Thursday, February 13, 2025

IISW 2025 pre-registration is open!

TLDR; Register as soon as possible starting February 17, as the number of attendees is limited! 

IISW 2025 Announcement of Pre-registration
 
The 2025 International Image Sensor Workshop (IISW) provides a biennial opportunity to present innovative work in the area of solid-state image sensors and share new results with the image sensor community. The event is intended for image sensor technologists; in order to encourage attendee interaction and a shared experience, attendance is limited, with strong acceptance preference given to workshop presenters. As is the tradition, the 2025 workshop will emphasize an open exchange of information among participants in an informal, secluded setting on the Awaji Island in Hyōgo, Japan.
 
The pre-registration, along with the workshop program, will be open from February 17th, 2025. Details about pre-registration have been made available in advance at:
 
https://imagesensors.org/2025-international-image-sensor-workshop/
 
Priority seating will be given to presenters of accepted papers, resulting in a limited number of seats available for other attendees. Registration will generally be on a first-come, first-served basis. However, in line with the workshop’s commitment to fostering diverse and lively discussions, the organizers reserve the right to adjust allocations to ensure a balanced representation of affiliations.


Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Lucid Vision Labs tech report on IMX636 and IMX637

Link: https://thinklucid.com/tech-briefs/triton2-evs-explained-optimizing-event-based-imaging/

Lucid Vision Labs has published an in-depth article on their analysis of the bias and threshold features of Sony's IMX636 and IMX637 event-based sensors. The report goes into details on how the sensor can be controlled so that users can tweak and tune the event based data.




Monday, February 10, 2025

Gpixel announces large format image sensor 16.8MP

Link: https://www.vision-systems.com/cameras-accessories/image-sensors/article/55264400/gpixel-launches-new-large-format-image-sensor

Gpixel Launches New Large Format Image Sensor

Sensor especially designed for physical science, astronomy vision applications.

Gpixel has launched a new large format monochrome CMOS image sensor, the GSENSE1517BSI. This backside illuminated sensor has 4116 x 4100, 16.8 MPixel resolution with 15 x 15 µm pixel size, 61.74 x 61.5 imaging area, and 4 fps frame rate. It has 92% peak QE and minimum read noise of 1.2e. It has both dual gain HDR and 14-bit ADC, which enables a wide variety of imaging modes. It can achieve up to 95.3db dynamic range. It has an operating temperature range of -60°C to 50° C.

This sensor is especially designed for scientific applications such astronomy related vision tasks, including space situational awareness, and orbital object tracking.

Friday, February 07, 2025

Videos of the day: ST, LYNRED, Teledyne/FLIR, ams OSRAM

 

ST's Ultra Low Power Image Sensor VD55G1

 

LYNRED Eyesential SW, VGA 10 µm pitch SWIR imaging sensor, provides leading-edge performance in sensitivity, low noise and ease-of-use for machine vision, scientific imaging and spectroscopy, where delivering affordability is key

 

Teledyne/FLIR Webinar on Sony's 4th Gen Pregius


amsOSRAM TMF8806 single-zone dToF Sensors for high accuracy in ultra low power mode

Monday, February 03, 2025

19th edition of Image Sensors Europe to feature leading experts from across the supply chain

More than 250 key stakeholders from across the image sensors industry will convene in London 18-19th March for the 19th edition of Smithers’ renowned Image Sensors Europe conference.

Since 2007, this premier event has become the annual cornerstone for technical and business discussions in the image sensors sector. Each year, this ever-evolving market continuously prompts new and exciting opportunities for the entire supply chain. Image Sensors Europe provides a platform for leading industry representatives from across the digital imaging supply chain to engage in high caliber discussions and unrivalled face-to-face networking opportunities.

Guided by insights from an Advisory Board representing the full value chain, the conference agenda promises a comprehensive exploration of market trends, business updates, manufacturing advancements, breakthrough technologies, and ongoing technical challenges. Attendees can look forward to an impressive roster of speakers, including representatives from TechInsights, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, X-FAB, Canon, Hamamatsu Ventures Europe, Meta, Harvest Imaging, Forza Silicon (Ametek Inc.), STMicroelectronics, and Gpixel, among others.

“Attending this conference is mandatory when working in the image sensor market. Great technology, great people, great conference.” – Teradyne

 

This year's program takes place over two days, comprising 7 key areas of focus to highlight all the latest topics and trends including:

 

Session 1: Market Trends & CMOS Sensor Updates

Session 2: Automotive Applications

Session 3: SWIR

Session 4: SPAD

Session 5: Depth Sensing

Session 6: Consumer & Scientific Applications

Session 7: Image Processing

 

“Excellent event with outstanding speakers and plenty of opportunities for networking.” – Siemens Healthineers

 

Already confirmed to attend the event includes representatives from SONY, Amazon, SICK IVP, Intuitive Surgical, Photon Force, Framos, SynSense AG, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Nordson many more.

Tickets are priced starting at just £1,579 + VAT for full access to the two-day event.

For more information, please visit www.image-sensors.com/image-sensors-europe

An online live workshop with industry expert Albert Theuwissen will take place on 6h March 2025. Join for just £479 + VAT to discover the recent developments in the CIS world over the last 12 months.

About Smithers

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Saturday, February 01, 2025

Conference List - April 2025

Compound Semiconductor International Conference - 7-9 April 2025 - Brussels. Belgium - Website

SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics - 7-10 April 2025 - Prague, Czech Republic - Website

IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference - 13-17 April 2025 - Boston, Massachusetts, USA - Website

SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing - 13-17 April 2025 - Orlando, Florida, USA - Website

IEEE Silicon Photonics Conference - 14-17 April 2025 - London, England, UK - Website

Optics and Photonics International Congress - 21-25 April 2025 - Yokohama, Japan - Website

Robotics Summit and Expo - 30 April-1 May 2025 - Boston, Massachusetts, USA - Website


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