LG announced that its imminent LG G8 ThinQ will have a
secondary front-facing time-of-flight (ToF) sensor flanking the main
front-facing camera sensor.
According to LG, the G8 ThinQ’s ToF sensor works superior in
ambient light than other 3D technologies. As a result, the sensor puts less
strain on the processor and battery.
LG also mentions that the ToF sensor captures infrared light
that’s reflected off you and is not precious by external light. That’s particularly
helpful when it comes to face acknowledgment, as well as increased reality (AR)
and virtual reality (VR) applications.
The LG G8 ThinQ’s time-of-flight sensor.
LG didn’t outright authenticate that the G8 ThinQ features
3D face recognition, but it sure sounds like it does. On a related note, the
company confirmed that the Infineon-developed ToF technology will make its way
to other mid-range and high-end strategy as well.
This isn’t the primary time we’ve seen a ToF sensor on a
smartphone — the Honor View 20 puts the sensor next to the primary back camera.
The Honor View 20 uses its ToF sensor to map 3D objects in the real world, add
body adornment effects in pictures and videos, and more.
We’ll learn much more about the G8 ThinQ and its ToF sensor
during the forthcoming Mobile World Congress event, where LG is anticipated to
announce the phone. According to rumors, the G8 ThinQ reportedly features the
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, two rear cameras, and touchless gesture
controls.
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