Amy Dawn Enge

Accurate color with increased sensitivity using IR

Many applications require accurate color captures in daylight conditions and increased sensitivity for low light conditions. This is often accomplished by using a mechanical switch to remove the IR cut filter. The sensitivity is increased at the expense of color accuracy. And a mechanical part is required in the camera. The TRUESENSE Color Filter Pattern offers an opportunity to get increased sensitivity - using the IR region - while still maintaining color accuracy. A 2x increase in sensitivity can be achieved over the current TRUESENSE CFA capture which uses an IR cut filter.