Imaging Technologies

Electronic imagers and cameras extend the power of human sight. SRI leverages more than five decades of imaging expertise to provide innovative development services and advanced capabilities to clients in many industries.

SRI specializes in the development of high-performance charge-coupled device (CCD) and complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors. SRI-designed imagers offer advanced capabilities, ranging from high quantum efficiency and high speed to 100% fill factor and back illumination. Combining novel back-illumination methods and high-speed sensor circuitry, SRI produces unique imagers for the most difficult applications.

SRI meets demanding industrial and scientific sensor requirements in these areas:

  • CCD and electron-multiplying CCD (EMCCD) imagers perform in extreme low-light situations to enhance day- and night-vision systems, including goggles, sights, vehicles, and more

  • Low-light CMOS image sensors for night vision, persistent surveillance, and aerospace applications

  • Scientific imaging solutions for microscopy and biotech applications, as well as DNA sequencing and spectroscopy

  • Time delay integration (TDI) CCD technology enables airborne reconnaissance and satellite imaging, machine vision, and inspection of continuous/web processes

Projects

SRI researcher looks at a Deep STARE imager and camera system.
Deep-STARE Imager and Camera System

To keep astronauts, equipment, and satellites out of harm’s way, SRI provides a rare capability to quickly track tens of thousands of objects in near-Earth space.

Topics: Homeland Security + National Defense Imaging Technologies Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Remote Sensing Space Technology
chest x-ray using SRI's tomographic imaging source
Real-Time Tomosynthesis + Stationary X-Ray Source

SRI is developing technologies that could significantly improve tomographic medical imaging for cancer treatment and research.

Topics: Imaging Technologies Medical + Surgical Devices Medical Imaging Microscience + Engineering
image collage showing SRI's biometric system and a close-up of a man's eyes
Robust Biometric Recognition

SRI International is developing a system that delivers affordable, accurate iris recognition of moving subjects at a distance.

Topics: Border Security Homeland Security + National Defense Imaging Technologies Sensors

Products + Solutions

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Imaging Solutions

From sensor design and development to the packaging and manufacturing of high-performance sensors and cameras, SRI delivers a complete imaging solution.

Topics: Imaging Technologies Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Low-Light CMOS Imaging Medical Imaging Remote Sensing Satellite Technology Sensors Space Technology
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Integrated Solutions for the Mobile Command Post

SRI offers real-time integrated reconnaissance and surveillance solutions for vehicles. These mobile systems enable situational awareness in rapidly changing environments.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Imaging Technologies Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Remote Sensing Sensors

Press Releases

Sensors Inc. to Develop Innovative Diagnostic System Using SRI International's Patented Vibration Imaging Technology

SRI International, an independent nonprofit research and development organization, has granted Sensors Inc. a global manufacturing and distribution license to develop a diagnostic system using SRI's vibration imaging technology

Topics: Imaging Technologies
SRI Sarnoff Video Stabilizers Now Bring Clear, Actionable Video to Challenging Environments

To combat imagery challenges of inclement weather, unstable vehicle motion, and long-range viewing in remote installations, SRI Sarnoff has introduced the Acadia® ILS-6000™ hardware series of video stabilizers.

Topics: Border Security Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Imaging Technologies Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Maritime + Port Security

SRI In the News

A Better Bomb-Spotter

According to the article, new technologies are emerging that could help identify someone hiding a gun or crude bomb. "In October, SRI Sarnoff unveiled the camera, which it says can be used to scan crowds for people trying to hide weapons or bombs."

Topics: Border Security Force Protection Imaging Technologies Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
Android This Week: Droid 3 Launches; Better Google Talk; Google Plus Boosts

This article reports that SRI recently announced that Google has chosen its 2D video stabilization software for Google Talk on Honeycomb tablets.

Topics: Imaging Technologies
Google Talk to Use SRI technology for Stabilizing Video Chats, Revive Chatroulette

This article reports that SRI has recently announced it will be providing image stabilization software to take the jiggles from your future Google Talk videocalls.

Topics: Imaging Technologies
Google Talk Video on Android Stabilized with SRI Technology: What Comes Next?

This article reports that "with the technology Google has licensed from SRI, image stabilization will no longer be a concern ... at least on Android." Google is implementing the SRI 2D technology in its Google Talk application, to deliver better video on Android 3.0+ devices.

Topics: Imaging Technologies
Military Reaps Surveillance Benefits from Advances in Sensor Technologies

According to this article, “’The major change now starting to take place in EO/IR imagery integration is the revolutionary transition from analog I2 tubes to digital low-light CMOS based imager technology,’ said SRI's Tom Vogelsong

Topics: Imaging Technologies Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Low-Light CMOS Imaging Remote Sensing
Acadia ILS-6000 Series Overview

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