Perhaps you’ve heard the story. A century ago, supposedly no less than the United States Commissioner of Patents had remarked, “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” How ironic! In fact, what Commissioner Charles Duell actually said back in 1902 was quite the opposite. He stated, “In my opinion, all previous advances in the […]
Optical Time Of Flight Sensors — An Overview
An optical Time of Flight (ToF) sensor is a device that measures distance using light. Because ToF sensors are a low-cost “contactless” technology, possess excellent long-term stability, are available in extremely small packages, and quickly deliver precise data, they are finding their way into a wide variety of products. One ToF sensor behind a smartphone […]