Polarization Image Sensors Learning From Biology To Make The Invisible Visible

• doi: 10.1109/EDSSC.2012.6482882
• title: Polarization image sensors: Learning from biology to make the invisible visible
• publisher: IEEE
• isbn: 978-1-4673-5695-4
• issn:
• partnum: 12EX7898
• rank: 3286
• access_type: LOCKED
• content_type: Conferences
• abstract: Some animals, such as crustaceans, arthropods, insects and aquatic creatures can detect a characteristic of light - polarization, that is invisible to humans. Different approaches of polarization imaging in the visual region have been proposed in the literature that employ precise but bulky optical devices. In recent years, taking advantage of nano-fabrication, researchers began integrating polarization films at the focal plane of standard image sensors. In addition, the development of nano-scale CMOS technology enables the integration of a standard pixel array with metallic wire-grid at the scale of the wavelength of visible light. Monolithic wire-grid polarization image sensor designs have been reported in the last few years, which is promising to be employed as a compact, portable, smart polarization detection device to extend the human visual ability.
• article_number: 6482882
• pdf_url: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6482882
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• abstract_url: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6482882/
• publication_title: 2012 IEEE International Conference on Electron Devices and Solid State Circuit (EDSSC)
• conference_location: Bangkok, Thailand
• conference_dates: 3-5 Dec. 2012
• publication_number: 6475438
• is_number: 6482757
• publication_year: 2012
• publication_date: 3-5 Dec. 2012
• start_page: 1
• end_page: 3
• citing_paper_count: 0
• citing_patent_count: 0
• download_count: 230
• insert_date: 20130321
• index_terms:
  • ieee_terms:
    • Sensors
    • CMOS integrated circuits
    • Arrays
    • CMOS image sensors
    • Standards
  • dynamic_index_terms:
    • Image Sensor
    • Camera Sensor
    • Polarization Imaging
    • Arthropods
    • Aquatic Organisms
    • Aquatic Animals
    • Semi-aquatic
    • Focal Plane
    • Back Focal Plane
    • CMOS Technology
    • Pixel Array
    • Standard Sensor
    • Polarity Detection
    • Imaging System
    • Image Processing
    • Image Segmentation
    • Linearly Polarized
    • Propagation Direction
    • Light Beam
    • Optical Beam
    • Infrared Beam
    • Image Enhancement
    • Standard Technology
    • Human Visual System
    • Light Properties
    • Extinction Ratio
    • Polarizing Filter
    • Standard CMOS
    • Polarization Sensitivity
    • Sensor Pixel
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• authors:
  • Author Name: Jan Van der Spiegel
    Affiliation: Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering (ESE), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
    Author URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/author/37284390100
    ID: 37284390100
    Order: 1
    Author Affiliations:
    • Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering (ESE), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
  • Author Name: Xiaotie Wu
    Affiliation: Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering (ESE), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
    Author URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/author/38489727400
    ID: 38489727400
    Order: 2
    Author Affiliations:
    • Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering (ESE), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
  • Author Name: Milin Zhang
    Affiliation: Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering (ESE), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
    Author URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/author/37085459718
    ID: 37085459718
    Order: 3
    Author Affiliations:
    • Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering (ESE), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
  • Author Name: Nader Engheta
    Affiliation: Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering (ESE), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
    Author URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/author/37272865400
    ID: 37272865400
    Order: 4
    Author Affiliations:
    • Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering (ESE), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Image Sensor

• sensor_type: CMOS
• resolution: 32x32 pixels
• dynamic_range: 14.37 dB / 10.14 dB
• pixel_size: 12x12 µm²
• dark_current: not specified

Optical Data

• focal_length: not specified
• aperture: not specified
• field_of_view: not specified
• distortion: not specified

Performance Metrics

Applications & Benefits

• cell_imaging: Not mentioned specifically, but related applications in image enhancement, segmentation, and processing indicated.
• benefits: Compact, portable, smart polarization detection device to extend human visual ability.

Supporting Organizations

• supported_by: National Science Foundation, through grants EFRI-1038215.

Manuscript Details

• publication_date: 3-5 Dec. 2012

Relevancy Score

• score: 9
• missing_fields:
  • focal_length
  • aperture
  • field_of_view
  • distortion
  • frame_rate
  • signal_to_noise_ratio
  • sensitivity
  • shutter_speed
  • power_consumption
  • dark_current
  • noise

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