Innovations in image sensing: a review of recent research

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.

Citation

Bogue, R. (2014), "Innovations in image sensing: a review of recent research", Sensor Review, Vol. 34 No. 2, pp. 143-148. https://doi.org/10.1108/SR-09-2013-725