A multispectral sensor array can include a combination of ranging sensor channels (e.g., LIDAR sensor channels) and ambient-light sensor channels tuned to detect ambient light having a channel-specific property (e.g., color). The sensor channels can be arranged and spaced to provide multispectral images of a field of view in which the multispectral images from different sensors are inherently aligned with each other to define an array of multispectral image pixels. Various optical elements can be provided to facilitate imaging operations. Light ranging/imaging systems incorporating multispectral sensor arrays can operate in rotating and/or static modes.

Methods and systems are provided for separating polarized UV light. In one example, a method may include passing polarized source light through a group of at least four prisms to collimate and separate a second-harmonic generation (SHG) beam from a pump beam. The separated SHG beam may then be further passed through a spatial filter to reduce spatial distribution.

Methods and systems are provided for separating polarized UV light. In one example, a method may include passing polarized source light through a group of at least four prisms to collimate and separate a second-harmonic generation (SHG) beam from a pump beam. The separated SHG beam may then be further passed through a spatial filter to reduce spatial distribution.

Provided are an inspection method, a program, and an inspection system capable of improving accuracy of inspecting a color of a surface of an object. The inspection method includes acquisition step and comparison step. Acquisition step is a step of acquiring a target image of a surface of an object obtained by an imaging system imaging the surface of the object illuminated by an illumination system. Comparison step is a step of comparing a color of an attention region on the target image with a color of a reference region. The reference region is a region of a reference image of a surface of a reference object as a reference of a color of the object, and a region corresponding to a combination of an incident angle of light from the illumination system and a reflection angle of light to the imaging system in the attention region.

An optical sensor device, includes an optical sensor that has a set of sensor elements, an optical filter that includes a plurality of regions, and one or more processors. A region, of the plurality of regions, includes a first set of optical channels comprising optical channels that are configured to pass light associated with respective subranges of a first wavelength range, a second set of optical channels comprising optical channels that are configured to pass light associated with respective subranges of a second wavelength range, and a third set of optical channels comprising optical channels that are configured to pass light associated with respective subranges of a third wavelength range. The one or more processors are configured to obtain, from the optical sensor, sensor data associated with a scene and determine image information associated with the scene based on the spectral information.

A color measuring apparatus includes an opening portion that is provided in a bottom portion of the apparatus and takes light from a measurement target into the apparatus, an incident light processing unit that processes light that enters the apparatus through the opening portion, a housing that covers an apparatus internal unit including the incident light processing unit, at least one protrusion member that is configured to switch between a first state in which the protrusion member protrudes from a bottom surface of the housing and a second state in which the protrusion member does not protrude from the bottom surface of the housing, and at least one pressing member that presses the protrusion member in a protruding direction from the bottom surface of the housing.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for multi-application optical sensing are provided. For example, an optical sensing apparatus can include a photodetector array, a first circuitry, and a second circuitry. The photodetector array includes a plurality of photodetectors, wherein a first subset of the plurality of photodetectors are configured as a first region for detecting a first optical signal, and a second subset of the plurality of photodetectors are configured as a second region for detecting a second optical signal. The first circuitry, coupled to the first region, is configured to perform a first function based on the first optical signal to output a first output result. The second circuitry, coupled to the second region, is configured to perform a second function based on the second optical signal to output a second output result.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for multi-application optical sensing are provided. For example, an optical sensing apparatus can include a photodetector array, a first circuitry, and a second circuitry. The photodetector array includes a plurality of photodetectors, wherein a first subset of the plurality of photodetectors are configured as a first region for detecting a first optical signal, and a second subset of the plurality of photodetectors are configured as a second region for detecting a second optical signal. The first circuitry, coupled to the first region, is configured to perform a first function based on the first optical signal to output a first output result. The second circuitry, coupled to the second region, is configured to perform a second function based on the second optical signal to output a second output result.

An optical sensor device, includes an optical sensor that has a set of sensor elements, an optical filter that includes a plurality of regions, and one or more processors. A region, of the plurality of regions, includes a first set of optical channels comprising optical channels that are configured to pass light associated with respective subranges of a first wavelength range, a second set of optical channels comprising optical channels that are configured to pass light associated with respective subranges of a second wavelength range, and a third set of optical channels comprising optical channels that are configured to pass light associated with respective subranges of a third wavelength range. The one or more processors are configured to obtain, from the optical sensor, sensor data associated with a scene and determine image information associated with the scene based on the spectral information.

Described herein are various technologies pertaining to a sensor system for an autonomous vehicle (AV) that includes a single photon accelerated diode (SPAD) array. The SPAD array includes several pixels. A filter layer is arranged proximate the several pixels, where the filter layer includes color filter portions and unfiltered portions that are respectively aligned with first pixels of the SPAD array and second pixels of the SPAD array. A computing system determines both range to an object and information pertaining to color of the object based upon values read out from the pixels of the SPAD array.