TOFcam-660 3D Camera

ESPROS' TOFcam-660 is a cost-optimized 3D camera based on the ESPROS proprietary time-of-flight technology using the epc660TOF flagship chip. The camera controls the illumination and the imager chip to obtain distance and grayscale images. The depth images are compensated against the ambient light, temperature, and reflectivity of the scene. By using one of the offered ESPROS user interfaces, 3D point clouds in a cartesian coordinate system are available. Thanks to the high performance of the imager chip with the unique ambient light suppression, the camera can be used under full sunlight conditions. This document allows a TOFcam-660 user to easily get the camera connected and started using a computer. It contains a description of all features of the device, as well as all functions of the GUI and ROS applications. The complete description of interfaces, protocols, and commands allows users to connect the module to integrated systems. A software development kit (SDK) with all C++ source codes, libraries, and drivers included is available by ordering the ESPROS epc660 evaluation kit.

Features

• 320x240-pixel QVGA resolution (76,800 pixels)
• Measurement rate up to 20 TOF measurements per second (1.5 MIO distance and amplitude values per second)
• Distance measurement and object recognition from centimeters to 100 meters
• Four different fields of view and operating ranges available
• Fully calibrated and compensated
• Sun- and ambient-light tolerant up to 100 kLux
• GigE and USB interfaces
• Various user interfaces: GUI, ROS, and Python
• Evaluation of TOFcam-660 main features
• Store and recall camera configurations
• Easy collection of distance data and point clouds
• Many explanations about “time of flight done right”

Applications

• Research in various scientific fields
• IoT applications
• Evaluation and development of an epc660-based TOF sensor
• Automatic vehicle guidance and in-cabin monitoring
• Object classification and safeguarding
• Face recognition and gesture control (man-machine-interface)