Autonomous CMOS image sensor for real time target detection and tracking

Adam Teman, Sagi Fisher, Liby Sudakov, Alexander Fish, Orly Yadid-Pecht

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

12 Scopus citations

Abstract

An autonomous image sensor for real time target detection and tracking is presented. The sensor is based on a CMOS APS array, equipped with in-pixel functionality and integrates analog and digital components to achieve autonomous operation with minimal power dissipation. The system employs a two-phased operation flow; during the initial acquisition stage, the digital controller detects and acquires the brightest targets in the field of view within a single frame and defines windows of interest (WOI) around the center of mass coordinates of each object. Subsequently, the system moves into the analog tracking mode during which all areas outside of the WOI are entirely shut down, thus saving power to a number of orders of magnitude. In addition to its low power dissipation, the sensor features real-time operation, low fixed pattern noise, linearity and the ability to track a predefined number of targets throughout the entire field of view. A 64x64 pixel sensor array has been designed in 0.18μm CMOS technology and is operated via a 1.8V supply. The imager architecture is discussed, the circuits' descriptions are shown and simulation results are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2008 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2008
Pages2138-2141
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event2008 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2008 - Seattle, WA, United States
Duration: 18 May 200821 May 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems
ISSN (Print)0271-4310

Conference

Conference2008 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle, WA
Period18/05/0821/05/08

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Autonomous CMOS image sensor for real time target detection and tracking'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this