New PixelCam Cameras Capture Real-Time SWIR Multispectral Images

New PixelCam Cameras Capture Real-Time SWIR Multispectral Images PR Newswire MUMBAI, December 20, 2012 MUMBAI, December 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Shortwave Infrared "Snapshot" Imager Offers New Options for Biomedical Imaging and Security Ocean Thin Films has introduced PixelCam™, the first commercially available "snapshot" multispectral cameras for shortwave infrared (SWIR) analysis from 700-1700 nm. The cameras harness SWIR's powerful imaging by simultaneously acquiring four or more standard and custom spectral bands with a single camera, enabling extraction of spectral information not noticeable with panchromatic SWIR devices. This feature makes the PixelCam especially useful for applications in biomedical imaging, process control and high-contrast security and surveillance environments. Photo: http://halmapr.com/OTF/PixelCam.jpg The breakthrough to provide these compact multispectral camera platforms is combining PixelTec's precision micro- patterned optical coating technology with robust SWIR area sensor cameras manufactured by Sensors Unlimited of UTC Aerospace Systems. High-transmission dichroic filter arrays are aligned directly over corresponding pixels in the imaging array for optimal spectral and spatial resolution. Standard PixelCam cameras come preconfigured with three and four bands, and custom cameras are available with additional application-specific bands - providing greater versatility and contrast than traditional multi-sensor devices.