CAMERAS HAVING A RGB-IR CHANNEL

摘要

The present disclosure describes various RGB-IR cameras, as well as new applications and methods of using such cameras. An apparatus includes an image sensor module including an image sensor. The image sensor has an active region including pixels operable to sense radiation in the visible and IR parts of the spectrum. The module can include, in some cases, a switchable IR filter disposed between the active region of the image sensor and an optical assembly. In various implementations, the module can be used in conjunction with one or more of the following: generating color images, generating IR images, performing iris recognition, performing facial recognition, and performing eye tracking/eye gazing.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
an image sensor module including an image sensor that includes an active region, the active region including a plurality of pixels operable to sense radiation in a visible part of the spectrum and radiation in the IR part of the spectrum; and an optical assembly disposed over the active region of the image sensor; a read-out circuit to acquire output signals from the pixels; and one or more processors to acquire the output signals, generate a color image based on the output signals from the pixels that sense color information in the visible part of the spectrum, and generate an IR image based on the output signals from the pixels that sense IR information.