OmniVision goes upside down

OmniVision revealed its OmniBSITM architecture, a sensor that uses backside illumination (BSI), says The Earth Times.

OmniBSI extends its pixel roadmap to 0.9 micron pixels. OmniVision developed OmniBSI architecture with technology partner, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation.

BSI methodology involves turning the CameraChip sensor upside down so that it collects light through what was previously the backside of the sensor, the silicon substrate.

Airport security has been taken to a whole new level at Denver International Airport with a new passenger imaging technology that gives security officials a snapshot of what's underneath passengers' clothes, reports Denver Business Journal.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) started testing the new system - that scans the body for weapons and explosives - at DIA security checkpoints Friday.

The body-imaging system follows last week's implementation of Advanced Technology X-Ray at security checkpoints that gives TSA officials a more detailed view of the contents in carry-on luggage.

Imaging solutions provider Kodak has ranked India among the top three critical markets for the company and is eyeing a significant space in the digital printing market of the country, says Business Standard.

Regional director (Asia Pacific) of Kodak, Jeffrey Protherde said that India was a critical market for the company after China and Japan. He said Kodak, which specialises in various imaging techniques, said that the digital printing market in India was emerging.

Globally, the digital printing market was 15% of the total printing market and was growing. He added that Bollywood was an important market for the company as majority of the movies were being shot using Kodak films.