Sparkfun Person Sensor by Useful Sensors
The SparkFun Person Sensor by Useful Sensors is a compact and intelligent vision module that adds face detection and recognition to your project without complex coding. It features a pre-programmed camera system that communicates via a simple Qwiic I2C interface, making integration fast and easy. Designed for low-power operation (~150mW), it can detect how many people are present, their position, and identity. Ideal for smart devices, automation, and interactive systems, this sensor enables applications like presence detection, face tracking, and personalized user experiences.
حساس SparkFun Person Sensor من Useful Sensors هو وحدة رؤية ذكية مدمجة تضيف اكتشاف الوجوه والتعرف عليها لمشاريعك دون الحاجة لبرمجة معقدة. يحتوي على كاميرا مبرمجة مسبقاً ويتواصل عبر واجهة Qwiic I2C لسهولة التوصيل. يتميز باستهلاك طاقة منخفض (~150mW) ويمكنه تحديد عدد الأشخاص ومواقعهم وهويتهم. مثالي للأجهزة الذكية وأنظمة الأتمتة والتطبيقات التفاعلية مثل تتبع الوجوه وتشغيل الأجهزة عند وجود أشخاص.
The SparkFun Person Sensor (Useful Sensors Inc.) is an advanced yet easy-to-use vision module designed to bring computer vision capabilities to embedded projects without requiring machine learning expertise. It integrates an image sensor and a pre-programmed microcontroller that runs optimized algorithms for face detection and recognition.
The module communicates using the Qwiic I2C interface, allowing seamless connection to development boards such as Arduino or other microcontrollers. It outputs metadata only (not raw images), ensuring privacy-focused operation. With its low power consumption and compact size, it is ideal for building responsive systems that react to human presence, track faces, or personalize interactions.
Specifications
- Operating Voltage: 3.3V
- Power Consumption: ~150mW
- LED Consumption: ~5mW
- Interface: Qwiic (I2C up to 400k baud)
- Image Sensor FOV: 110°
- Detection Type: Face detection & recognition
- Scan Rate:
- 7Hz (without recognition)
- 5Hz (with recognition enabled)
- Output Type: Metadata only (no raw image access)
- Interrupt Pin: Available (TP1)
- Firmware: Pre-programmed (no updates or flashing)
Applications
- Smart home automation systems
- Interactive kiosks and displays
- Presence-based device activation
- Face tracking robots
- Security and access control systems
- Personalized user interfaces
- Energy-saving systems (auto sleep/wake)