Sony Corp. today announced the development of two CMOS image sensor models designed for use in smartphones and other devices. They are equipped with Sony's unique RGBW Coding function which allows images to be captured with low noise and high picture quality even in low-light conditions. They also contain Sony's HDR (High Dynamic Range) Movie function which allows brilliant color to be captured even in bright settings. Sony has also developed a m...

Sony Corp. today announced that it has developed a new next-generation back-illuminated CMOS image sensor which embodies the continuous evolution of the camera. This image sensor layers the pixel section containing formations of back-illuminated structure pixels onto chips containing the circuit section for signal processing, which is in place of supporting substrates for conventional back-illuminated CMOS image sensors.

Sony Corp. today announced that it has developed the next-generation self-emitting display, Crystal LED Display, and presents a Full HD, 55-inch prototype model at the '2012 International CES' (International Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 10 - 13, 2012). It is the industry's first 55-inch Full HD self-emitting display using LEDs as the light source.

Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions division has extended its XCG range of GigE machine vision cameras with the launch of the XCG-H280E.

The industry's smallest C-mount camera module has been unveiled at the Vision show, Stuttgart by Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions (ISS) division. At 19x29x29mm the Micro XCD camera has a footprint smaller than a £2 coin. The module weighs just 37g and is 2/3 the cubic size of previous modules from Sony.

The industry's smallest C-mount camera module has been unveiled at the Vision show, Stuttgart by Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions (ISS) division. At 19x29x29mm the Micro XCD camera has a footprint smaller than a £2 coin. The module weighs just 37g and is 2/3 the cubic size of previous modules from Sony.

Sony's Image Sensing Solutions (ISS) division today previewed its next generation of FCB block cameras at the 2010 IFSEC security tradeshow. The new, FCB-E range of OEM block videocameras gains a digital output, meaning users can integrate the device, into IP based applications and a number of additional features.

A high definition video camera the size of a £1 coin has been declared 2009's winner in the e-Legacy Award's 'contribution to security' category, which was selected by a public vote. The award ceremony took place in London on the 4th November.

Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions (ISS) division has demonstrated a revolutionary PC control interface based on three dimensional vision cameras. The system, called ICU, analyses body movements and enables users to go beyond the mouse or touchscreen to interact more intuitively with a computer.

At this year's VISION show in Stuttgart, Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions (ISS) division will be placing the emphasis on its GigE camera modules and highlighting the technical innovations that the technology enables. The division will also be demonstrating a futuristic computer control technology based on vision systems.

A high definition, 8.3 megapixel camera module the size of a £1 coin has been developed by Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division (ISS), the latest addition to the range of MCB modules now available for industrial applications.

Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division has announced a compact, lightweight addition to its range of high-resolution industry-standard Camera Link equipped camera modules. The XCL-U100 features a selectable Power on Camera Link (PoCL) and measures just 29x29x30mm, shrinking the footprint to just one third that of Sony’s XCL-5005 and the overall volume to just one quarter.

Sony has unveiled its first GigE camera module, vastly increasing data transfer speeds and opening up a raft of new commercial applications. The inclusion of GigE by Sony’s Image Sensing Solutions (ISS) division highlights that the transmission standard has matured with initial concerns surrounding the technology being solved.

Sony has launched its second generation of smart cameras, the XCI series, at the VISION 2008 show. The four new camera modules, launched by Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions (ISS) division, process image data before transmitting to a PC and combine a powerful CPU with an open FPGA delivering a 3X performance improvement over the previous generation.

The FCB-EX11D camera module from Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division is a lightweight, ultra-compact addition to the company’s market-leading range of FCB block cameras. Measuring just 35.9mm x 40.8mm x 59.2mm and weighing only 95g, the PCB-EX11D delivers exceptional picture quality for its size.

Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions (ISS) division is extending its commitment to Eastern Europe with the announcement of a new network of distributors across the region. Backed by Sony’s established European application support centre, the network will bring the benefits of Sony’s advanced camera technology to OEM customers and system integrators in applications as diverse as security/CCTV, photo booths, videoconferencing, low light vis...

The emerging GigE Vision standard contains significant gaps and shortcomings that will slow its uptake in digital machine vision applications, according to a report and white paper jointly prepared by the Institute of Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) of the Fraunhofer Institute and Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division (ISS).

Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions division has appointed MVD Ltd as a distributor for the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland with the aim of expanding the market for the company’s full range of machine vision camera modules. With immediate effect, MVD Ltd, a Sony Vision Network Partner, becomes lead distributor for the region.

Sony Manufacturing Systems Europe has announced a new generation of its successful range of high-speed cellular component mounters, providing dramatically increased placement speed and accuracy, combined with small size and cost-effective operation.

Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division has announced it will preview additions to its XCI series of intelligent cameras at Vision 2007. This second generation series offers a more powerful 1GHz processor with MMX and SSE support. Designed to run an enhanced Windows XP embedded operating system, the units are ideal for software-based machine vision, security and traffic control applications. Two cameras will be added to the XCI family, a...