Himax Technologies has patented a three-dimensional sensing system with multiple scanners emitting and receiving light signals to obtain depth information. Only one scanner operates at a time, each comprising a transmitter, receiver, and controller for processing the reflected light signal. GlobalData’s report on Himax Technologies gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Smarter leaders trust GlobalData
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Himax Technologies, Adaptive video coding was a key innovation area identified from patents. Himax Technologies's grant share as of February 2024 was 72%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Three-dimensional sensing system with multiple scanners for depth information
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11915512B2) discloses a three-dimensional sensing system that utilizes a plurality of scanners to capture depth information of a scene. Each scanner in the system consists of a transmitter, a receiver, and a controller. The scanners operate in a coordinated manner, with only one scanner transmitting and receiving light signals at a time. The system can employ structured light or time-of-flight techniques to capture depth information by projecting patterns onto the scene or measuring the round trip time of reflected light signals.
Furthermore, the patent describes the activation of the scanners through trigger signals, with configurations involving a master-slave relationship or a host-guest setup. Trigger signals are generated and received by controllers or receivers of the scanners, ensuring synchronized operation. The system also includes a host component that issues trigger signals to activate the scanners sequentially. This innovative three-dimensional sensing system offers a sophisticated approach to capturing depth information efficiently and accurately, with potential applications in various fields requiring precise spatial data collection.
To know more about GlobalData’s detailed insights on Himax Technologies, buy the report here.
Premium Insights
From
The gold standard of business intelligence.
Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.
GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.
GlobalData Patent Analytics tracks bibliographic data, legal events data, point in time patent ownerships, and backward and forward citations from global patenting offices. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
