Smart ToF sensor tracks presence and gestures
ST’s FlightSense 8×8 multizone ToF ranging sensor employs tailored AI algorithms for enhanced human presence detection (HPD) in laptops and PCs. The fifth-generation VL53L8CP reduces power consumption by over 20% with adaptive screen dimming, which tracks head orientation to dim the screen when the user isn’t looking. This also helps extend battery life by reducing unnecessary energy use.
In addition to HPD and multi-person detection, the VL53L8CP supports gesture and hand posture recognition, along with wellness monitoring through human posture analysis. Features such as walk-away lock and wake-on-approach enhance both security and convenience. Unlike webcam-based solutions, the sensor protects user privacy without capturing images or relying on the camera.
With AI-based, low-power algorithms, the VL53L8CP ToF ranging sensor integrates seamlessly into PC sensor hubs, offering a complete hardware and software solution. All FlightSense proximity and ranging sensors include comprehensive documentation, example source code, and software APIs compatible with a wide range of MCUs and processors.
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