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Computer Vision in the World Cup: From Goal-Line Decisions to Semi-Automated Offside

Computer Vision in the World Cup: From Goal-Line Decisions to Semi-Automated Offside

Jul 6, 2026

World Cup officiating technology is moving beyond simple video review and turning stadiums into real-time data spaces. This post explains how goal-line technology, semi-automated offside, connected-ball data, and optical tracking systems help improve both fairness and the flow of the game.

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Between InGaAs and Si: SWIR Sensor Supply-Chain Risks and the Practical Alternative of NIR CMOS

Between InGaAs and Si: SWIR Sensor Supply-Chain Risks and the Practical Alternative of NIR CMOS

Jun 20, 2026

As supply-chain risks grow around InP and InGaAs-based materials, not every SWIR application necessarily requires an InGaAs sensor. Below 1,100 nm, silicon-based BSI CMOS can be a practical alternative in terms of cost and supply stability. This article looks at the technical boundary between InGaAs and silicon.

Overview of LSSTCam: Structure and Performance of the World's Largest Camera

Overview of LSSTCam: Structure and Performance of the World's Largest Camera

Jan 26, 2026

The LSSTCam is an observational camera with 3.2 gigapixels, 189 sensors, and processes tens of GB of data per second. This article briefly and clearly summarizes the key specifications and structure of the LSSTCam, explaining why it is called the 'world's largest camera.'

Connecting the Arducam Quad 12MP (IMX477) Color Camera

Connecting the Arducam Quad 12MP (IMX477) Color Camera

Dec 29, 2025

An overview of the Arducam Quad 12MP (IMX477) color camera and how to connect it.