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Depth-Sensing Cameras

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Motion Contrast 3D Scanning Camera is Extremely Reliable

— May 1, 2015 — Tech
The Motion Contrast 3D Scanning camera is a device, designed by scientists and researchers at Northwestern University, that is intended to function as an economical and high-quality depth-sensing camera. This camera works by projecting an array of infrared light points onto a specific scene and then measuring how long it takes for the light from each point to bounce back to the camera's sensors.

This camera's laser is so bright that it can even be used effectively outdoors in bright sunlight, unlike other similar cameras that can fail in bright conditions.

If the Microsoft Kinect camera is anything to go by, the Motion Contrast 3D Scanning camera is set to have applications in a wide variety of contexts, from gaming and navigation to commercial applications.
Trend Themes
1. Economical Depth-sensing Cameras - Developing cost-effective depth-sensing cameras that offer high-quality and reliable performance presents disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries.
2. Outdoor-friendly Depth-sensing Cameras - Designing depth-sensing cameras with the ability to function effectively in bright sunlight creates disruptive innovation opportunities in industries such as outdoor surveillance and autonomous vehicles.
3. Wide-ranging Applications of Depth-sensing Cameras - Exploring the versatile applications of depth-sensing cameras in gaming, navigation, and commercial contexts reveals disruptive innovation potential for businesses across multiple industries.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - The development of economical and high-quality depth-sensing cameras can revolutionize gaming experiences, allowing for immersive and interactive gameplay.
2. Surveillance Industry - Integrating outdoor-friendly depth-sensing cameras in surveillance systems can enhance monitoring capabilities and improve security in various environments.
3. Autonomous Vehicles Industry - Incorporating depth-sensing cameras that work efficiently in bright sunlight can advance the capabilities of autonomous vehicles, enabling them to operate more reliably in diverse weather conditions.
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