May 31 2010
Panasonic Electric Works has introduced a new 3D image sensor, namely, D-IMager. The innovative range imaging technology has been developed after many years of research. The product is designed for use in different gesture control applications. Hence it is suitable for market segments such as immersive media, video arcade games, out-of-home entertainment and interactive digital signage.
Panasonic Electric Works opens a new interactive era for digital signage with its new 3D Image Sensor, D-IMager
The D-IMager can also be used for anti-tailgating or shape detection and industrial machines that are movement based. It facilitates capturing spatial objects in precise motion along with a wide field-of-view, which is achieved by high precision data processing.
The new image sensor offers a resolution of 160x120 pixels. As it sports an attractive tough design, it can be integrated well with TV displays. The D-IMager is offered along with a USB2.0 interface.
The company’s General Manager Ken Omori commented that 3D sensing will help to develop a new method for interaction in daily life in the future. The technology offers the highest performance in the market for volume production. He added that they are confident in their capability to do large-scale manufacturing of innovative gesture-controlled systems at present.