The Artificial Intelligent Pixel (aiPixel)

The Artificial Intelligent Pixel (aiPixel), a novel in-pixel neural network based on the deconstruction of traditional sensor pixels is presented for the first time for detection, processing and digitizing at the pixel resulting in overall data reduction, background suppression, reduction of the tremendous amount of data generated by current sensors and cameras and implementation of 3rd wave artificial intelligence (AI). The aiPixel) is based on detector pixel innovations that enable vector matrix processing of detected optical signals as compared with the current arithmetically processed photocurrents. Preliminary aiPixel architectures that utilize hardware elements based on UCF’s optoelectronic synapse technology and emulations show the capability for high accuracy for a high number of neurons or subpixels.

Duke Scholars

Author Tania Roy Electrical and Computer Engineering