While knowledge of and familiarity with ChatGPT (an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot) are quite common, the specific impact of AI on sensors is not. With the increasing use of AI in products and systems, Raj Khattoi, Sr. Director of Sensor Systems and IoT at Infineon Technologies gave SensorTips some answers to specific questions. SensorTips: With […]
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How do sensors play into AI’s facial recognition capabilities? Part 2
Beyond its ability to improve facial recognition for home security (discussed in Part 1), artificial intelligence (AI) is being applied in several other areas. TSA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) uses two types of Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) to verify the identity of travelers. First generation CAT units scan a traveler’s photo identification (ID) and […]
How do sensors play into AI’s facial recognition capabilities? Part 1
Among the growing number of applications for artificial intelligence (AI) is advanced imaging capabilities for reliable facial recognition. Reliability is required for effective analysis by law enforcement agencies, access to commercial or industrial complexes, travel, or even a homeowner. While AI enables complex analysis and performs it in a remarkably short timeframe, effective analysis requires […]
Tiny IR sensor modules feature modulated carrier output for code learning
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced three new miniaturized infrared (IR) sensor modules for remote control systems. Featuring modulated carrier output for code learning applications, the Vishay Semiconductors dual-lens TSMP95000 and single-lens TSMP96000 and TSMP98000 combine a wide supply voltage range from 2.0 V to 5.5 V with a low typical power consumption of 0.35 mA at 3.3 V. […]
How does AI use sensors for object recognition?
In addition to its use in facial recognition, artificial intelligence (AI) also plays a critical role in advancing object recognition. Perhaps one of key and leading-edge applications for AI is in image recognition and diagnostics in healthcare. According to a technology assessment report published by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) with content from the […]
How is sensing used in audio acquisition and broadcasting? Part 4
Whenever a bridge collapses, sensor engineers propose the use of the latest and various technologies to prevent future catastrophes and the loss of human life. For example, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology was proposed for bridge monitoring after the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. With more than 617,000 bridges […]
How is sensing used in audio acquisition and broadcasting? Part 3
Active noise cancellation (ANC) has been part of automakers’ quest for the ultimate high-end vehicle experience for over 40 years. Eliminating or reducing engine and combustion-process related noises including exhaust noise was part of the initial implementation and road-tire, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, vibration, and wind related noises have always been targets […]
How is sensing used in audio acquisition and broadcasting? Part 2
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates, 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year. In addition to an industrial environment with heavy assembly/processing machinery or a construction site, the workplace can include a sports venue, a tarmac, or a wide-open space when the job includes machinery that […]
ETL-rated position sensors for accurate valve position in chemical plants
Major chemical companies are using Hazardous Location Position Sensors from NewTek Sensor Solutions to monitor the state of different valves throughout their plants as part of process safety and efficiency management. Chemical plants using potentially explosive substances in their processes utilize different valves to control flow. Operators constantly monitor valve performance to determine if they […]
New universal latch sensor
Southco, Inc. has introduced a Universal Latch Sensor (ULS) for enhanced security and constant monitoring. Southco’s Universal Latch Sensor is a simple magnet that attaches to an existing latch, and a magnetic sensor that attaches to the inside of an existing door frame. When the door is closed, and the latch is engaged, the magnet […]
