With the TSL2550 sensor, the intensity of ambient light can be converted to digital signals that, in turn, can be used to control the backlighting of display screens found in portable equipment, such ...

Mechanoluminescent (ML) materials are attractive for haptic interface sensors for next-generation technologies, including ...

Sensor manufacturer Ams launched this week a new in-display ambient light and proximity sensor solution for smartphones equipped with OLED displays which essentially makes those modules invisible.

An artificial vision sensor inspired by the human pupil adapts automatically to light, maintaining clear perception from darkness to glare and sharply improving recognition accuracy in machine ...

ALSs (ambient-light sensors) have been around for years, but they are now seeing increased use due to the success of smartphones, such as Apple’s iPhone. The iPhone uses an ALS to reduce power demands ...

Robotic surgery is no longer the stuff of science fiction. However, these robots can't really feel their way around -- the need for super-small mechanisms rules out existing approaches to touch.

Apple is researching an ambient light sensor that could be embedded underneath an iPhone display, a development that could aid in removing or reducing the screen notch. Current Apple smartphones, such ...