STMicroelectronics VL53L5CP FlightSense multi-zone time-of-flight sensor

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STMicroelectronics has unveiled its latest FlightSense time-of-flight (ToF) multi-zone sensor. Delivered together with a suite of software algorithms, the combination provides a turnkey solution for user detection, gesture recognition and intruder alert, specially designed for the PC market.

ST’s multi-zone sensors continuously scan their field of view to map the scene and gather intelligence without using a camera or recording images. By using ToF technology, the sensors can detect and track multiple targets, calculating at high speed their X/Y/Z coordinates and motion.

The VL53L5CP FlightSense multi-zone sensor can detect multiple targets in 64 (8x8) zones within a wide 61° field of view. The sensor comes with Presence Premium PLUS, ST’s third generation of algorithms dedicated to PC applications, supporting its advanced and innovative features and enhancing data protection. Interacting with native aspects of the PC hardware and OS, the turnkey solution is certified at the highest level by Intel.

The sensor and software are optimised for PC applications and supported in Windows 11. PC designers can thus implement innovative features including smart power management, security and touchless user interaction. Wake-on-approach and walk-away lock enable a seamless ‘always-on’ user experience while maximising battery savings. Automatic and immediate walk-away lock also prevents unauthorised access and data protection while the user is away. In addition, multi-human detection (MHD) senses other people in the field of view and analyses their position and movements to assess security risks such as ‘shoulder surfing’. In relevant situations, the system alerts the user.

Another innovation is robust touchless gesture sensing, which allows the user to control PC applications without touching the screen, keyboard or mouse. The sensor can detect directional swipes and taps, as well as level adjustments. With access to such information, developers can easily implement instructions such as next or previous slide/song/video, play/pause and volume control.

The software enables PC designers to develop custom AI applications in Windows, leveraging the sensor’s 8x8 multi-zone data to sense user intent, with continuous presence detection. Dynamic programming of the sensor’s key parameters from Windows allows the end user to personalise parameters such as timing and lock/wake distances.

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