FiveFocal specializes in the design and manufacturing of innovative imaging systems. Our experience includes system level design and analysis; the successful development of imaging systems must not only consider the lens and sensor but must also consider a wide design space including the effects of structural, thermal, and straylight issues, integrated DSP, visual perception, and manufacturing and testing technologies. Some examples of our novel imaging systems that benefit from integrated design are:
Wafer Level Optics
Our team has experience with the optical and system design, validation and test of wafer level cameras. We have a full understanding of the wafer-level technology including: optical design, stray light mitigation, design for manufacture (DFM), packaging, test, reliability and conformance testing from the visible spectrum to the long wave infrared (LWIR).
Foveated Imaging
Through a DARPA funded program, FiveFocal has developed and patented a compact 360 degree foveated imaging system. The system enables full 360 degree situational awareness with the ability to rapidly zoom into any point within the wide field of view. The compact system was developed for UAV applications and has a final weight of less than 50g and size of less than 85 cm3.
Visual Odometry
Through an ARMY funded program, FiveFocal is developing innovative solutions aimed at enabling a compact, soldier mounted vision system to support 3D mapping, modeling, and localization in GPS denied environments. This contract leverages FiveFocal’s extensive experience with developing commercial products for mobile imaging applications.
Computational Imaging
Our team has extensive experience designing custom optics and chip-level DSP algorithms in an extended depth of field product for compact/mobile camera applications. Our understanding of various computational imaging technologies gives us the ability to provide unbiased guidance on the value of applying these technologies to a variety of photographic and task based imaging problems.
FiveFocal has developed a detailed report describing the products, technologies and tradeoffs of the extended depth of field technologies. If you are interested in purchasing the report, CONTACT US.
Component Analysis and Selection
The FiveFocal team has analyzed numerous 3rd party technologies involving complex trade spaces for potential integration into compact camera modules. The analysis includes both passive and active components for applications such as auto-focus and image stabilization.
If you are interested in discussing your product or consulting needs, CONTACT US.