STMicroelectronics introduces Human Presence Detection technology for laptops, PCs, and monitors, reducing power consumption by over 20% per day and enhancing security and privacy.
The solution combines ToF sensors with AI algorithms for hands-free Windows Hello authentication and benefits like longer battery life and user-privacy notifications.
The technology aims to make devices energy-efficient, secure, and user-friendly, as stated by STMicroelectronics' Executive VP Alexandre Balmefrezol.
3D sensing in consumer applications has seen a rise since 2023, with ToF technology expanding beyond smartphones into various devices.
ST's 5th generation HPD solution integrates FlightSense 8x8 multizones ToF sensors with AI algorithms for features like adaptive screen dimming and multi-person detection.
The solution offers functionalities like walk-away lock, wake-on-attention, and tailored AI algorithms for enhanced user experience and privacy protection.
ST's comprehensive AI-based development process involved data collection, cleaning, training, and integration into products, achieving significant advancements in head orientation tracking.
The ToF sensor used ensures user privacy without capturing images, offering features like adaptive screen dimming and walk-away lock for improved user experience.
Enhanced privacy features include multi-person detection to alert users of unauthorized viewing, as well as advanced filtering algorithms to prevent false triggers.
The ready-to-use solution includes the FlightSense ToF sensor, low-power AI algorithms, and features like human presence detection, gesture recognition, and posture analysis.