Development of camera modules, embedded software and metrology for the entire image and video processing chain
C.R.S. iiMotion GmbH
Villingen-Schwenningen (DE)New on Amplifa
About C.R.S. iiMotion
C.R.S. iiMotion GmbH is a specialist for solutions and services in the field of image and video processing, from capture to display. Founded in 2009 as a Thomson/Technicolor spin-out and headquartered in Villingen-Schwenningen, the company develops custom and standardized algorithms for video processing and image analysis, electronic solutions with embedded FPGAs, microcontrollers and GPUs, as well as software solutions for image processing, calibration and production. The offering includes OEM camera modules with CMOS image sensors, turnkey hardware development, embedded software for real-time video processing up to 4K, and measurement and benchmarking services for image sensors, camera systems, lenses, light sources, displays, 3D glasses and optical filters. The solutions are used in broadcast cameras, endoscope camera systems, film processing, consumer televisions and automotive cameras. With customers in Europe, the USA and Asia, the company provides support from concept through to know-how transfer.
- Site
- Villingen-Schwenningen
- Processes
- Camera design and associated image processing (CMOS image sensors, OEM camera modules,, Embedded software solutions (real-time video processing, recording, transmission, compression, Electronic designs: FPGA, microcontrollers & GPUs; hardware development from specification to, Characterization of image sensors (linearity, FPN, DSNU, PRNU, PRNL, pixel defects, cross-talk), Characterization of camera systems from endoscopes (chip-on-the-tip) to broadcast cameras with, Reference test images on integrating sphere (measurements, LE6 < 8000 Lux, benchmarking), Characterization of lenses and optical elements (geometric distortion, LCA,, Characterization of light sources with spectroradiometers (visible spectrum, NIR; LEDs,
- Materials
- CMOS image sensor, CMOS image sensors, FPGA / eGPU / microcontroller
- Certificates
- Characterization of sensors, cameras, lenses, displays, Benchmarking software & fully automated lens measurement
- Founded
- 2009
- Industries
- Medical technology, Industry, Broadcast, Automotive
- 01
Camera design (CMOS, OEM modules)
- 02
Hardware development (FPGA, microcontroller, GPU)
- 03
Embedded and image processing software
- 04
Characterization & benchmarking
- 05
Calibration and production software
- 06
Know-how transfer & training
Technologies & Processes
CMOS image sensors
Basis for OEM camera modules and camera design for medical, broadcast, industrial and automotive applications.
FPGA / eGPU / microcontroller
Electronic platforms for embedded real-time video processing up to 4K.
Location
Villingen-Schwenningen
DEHeadquarters, R&D, laboratory for measurement and benchmarking services
- Materials
- CMOS image sensors
- Integrating spheres (LE6 < 8000 Lux) incl. benchmarking software
- Spectroradiometers (visible spectrum, NIR)
- Display color analysis device
Products & Solutions
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera design and associated image processing (CMOS image sensors, OEM camera modules,Engineering | – | – | – | – | CMOS image sensors |
| Embedded software solutions (real-time video processing, recording, transmission, compressionEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electronic designs: FPGA, microcontrollers & GPUs; hardware development from specification toEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Characterization of image sensors (linearity, FPN, DSNU, PRNU, PRNL, pixel defects, cross-talk)Testing | – | – | – | – | CMOS image sensors |
| Characterization of camera systems from endoscopes (chip-on-the-tip) to broadcast cameras withTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Reference test images on integrating sphere (measurements, LE6 < 8000 Lux, benchmarking)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Characterization of lenses and optical elements (geometric distortion, LCA,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Characterization of light sources with spectroradiometers (visible spectrum, NIR; LEDs,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Characterization of displays (luminance, color gamut, uniformity, viewing angle,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Characterization of passive or active 3D glassesTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Characterization of optical filters up to OD5Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Custom software for calibration and quality control in productionEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Software for optimizing industrial production processes for imaging systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Training and instruction in the field of image processingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrating sphere (multiple, for measurements with LE6 < 8000 Lux incl. benchmarking software) | – | – | LE6 < 8000 Lux | – | Villingen-Schwenningen |
| Spectroradiometer | – | – | visible spectrum, NIR | – | Villingen-Schwenningen |
| Display color analysis device | – | – | – | – | Villingen-Schwenningen |
Additional services
Quality & Metrology
Measurements are performed on multiple integrating spheres (LE6 < 8000 Lux) including benchmarking software, as well as with spectroradiometers (visible spectrum, NIR) and display color analysis devices.
| Evidence | Villingen-Schwenningen |
|---|---|
| Characterization of sensors, cameras, lenses, displays | |
| Benchmarking software & fully automated lens measurement |
History
- 2009
Founded as a Thomson/Technicolor spin-out by a group of highly qualified engineers and software developers