Optical Sensors
Reflective sensor distinguishes colours
Submitted by nestorb on Mon, 2007-06-04 16:23. Optek`s high-resolution sensor combines a white-light LED and a reflective colour sensor in a tiny plastics housing. The LED (which adjusts itself automatically to minimise the effects of non-uniform ambient lighting) illuminates the surface of the object being sensed, while the sensor measures the HSL (hue, saturation, luminance) value of the light reflected from the surface.
Want to Reliably Detect Target Objects No Matter How Small or Close They Are? Think Automation and beyond ...
Submitted by nestorb on Tue, 2007-05-15 14:15. When you have an application that calls for a sensor that can reliably detect small-profile objects at close proximity, look no further than the new IDEC SA1E convergent (pointed-focus) reflective photoelectric sensor!
Dental Systems - RVG 6100 Digital Radiography System
Submitted by nestorb on Sun, 2007-05-13 23:37. Due to new technological advances with the optical plate and scintillator, all size sensors have increased "sensitivity," which allows a practitioner to decrease the radiation dose - up to 10% decrease for sizes 1 & 2 and 40% decrease for size 0 (depending on type and age of x-ray generator).
High accuracy and resolution laser position sensor
Submitted by nestorb on Tue, 2007-05-01 19:25. A non-contact, optoelectronic displacement (position) measurement sensor has been launched that offers OEMs, machine builders and end users all the normal technical advantages, at half the cost
Compact optical sensors offer high precision
Submitted by nestorb on Wed, 2007-03-07 10:11. As well as axial measurement, the new range of sensors also includes a 90-degree version that enables users to measure (radially) the inner surfaces of small components. The sensor head can be rotated inside the bore, so users can measure surface defects inside and check the concentricity or roundness of bores or drilled holes.
Ultrasensitive optical sensor detects viruses fast
Submitted by nestorb on Fri, 2007-02-02 23:25. The sensor could be used to quickly screen people at hospitals, airports and emergency clinics to control outbreaks of diseases such as SARS and the bird flu. All it would take is a tiny sample of saliva, blood, or other body fluid.
Olympus Expands Digicam Line
Submitted by nestorb on Fri, 2007-01-26 23:08. Olympus Imaging America Inc. has expanded its digital camera line with eight new models, including a rugged shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, and crushproof model; and the “world’s first” digicam with 18x optical zoom.
CyberOptics, JUKI Join on Optical Sensor
Submitted by nestorb on Tue, 2007-01-02 23:17. The product enables simultaneous alignment of components on the six nozzles of each placement head inside JUKI's pick-and-place machines. The objective of this initiative is to develop a product that ensures correct orientation of each component at time of placement, on the fly...
SAMSUNG Launches the World’s First ‘Optical Joystick’ Phone
Submitted by nestorb on Thu, 2006-12-28 22:59. Samsung’s SCH-V960 features optical sensor button for user convenience
DSLR sensor cleaning system from Delkin
Submitted by nestorb on Wed, 2006-12-20 21:39. The SensorScope looks like a camera lens, but lets users look back into their cameras to inspect the sensor. It provides 5x magnification and 4 LED lights which illuminate the field of inspection. Users look through the Scope to check their sensor to see if it needs cleaning.
