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About
Thierry Oggier is a pioneering researcher in the field of 3D imaging and sensor technology, with a particular focus on miniaturized time-of-flight (TOF) systems. His major contributions center on developing compact, real-time depth-sensing cameras that capture three-dimensional information from a scene, a significant leap beyond conventional 2D imaging. His most cited work, "Miniaturized smart cameras for 3D-imaging in real-time" (2006, 43 citations), introduces a novel camera based on the TOF principle, enabling the acquisition of range images in video real-time under optimum conditions. This innovation addresses the fundamental limitation of standard cameras, which only record two-dimensional data, by providing simultaneous distance and intensity information. Oggier also advanced this technology with his work on a "time-of-flight line sensor" (2004, 12 citations), a miniaturized 256-pixel silicon sensor that delivers depth-resolved images reliably in real-time. These contributions have been instrumental in applications such as robotics, automotive safety, and gesture recognition, establishing Oggier as a key figure in the development of practical, high-speed 3D sensing solutions that bridge the gap between research and real-world deployment.
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- 1Miniaturized smart cameras for 3D-imaging in real-time43 citations · 2006
- 2A time-of-flight line sensor: development and application12 citations · 2004