Abstract
Purpose– This article aims to provide details of recent research into image sensing technologies. Design/methodology/approach– Following an introduction, this article discusses image sensing research involving a range of new materials, novel designs and signal processing schemes. It concludes with a brief discussion of a potentially game-changing technology, the quanta image sensor. Findings– This shows that image sensing is the topic of a major academic and corporate research effort. It involves a diversity of technologies and seeks to yield devices with enhanced or unique characteristics. Originality/value– This article provides a timely review of recently reported research into image sensing.
Purpose– This article aims to provide details of recent research into image sensing technologies. Design/methodology/approach– Following an introduction, this article discusses image sensing research involving a range of new materials, novel designs and signal processing schemes. It concludes with a brief discussion of a potentially game-changing technology, the quanta image sensor. Findings– This shows that image sensing is the topic of a major academic and corporate research effort. It involves a diversity of technologies and seeks to yield devices with enhanced or unique characteristics. Originality/value– This article provides a timely review of recently reported research into image sensing.