Advanced Engineering.
We solve complex imaging and optics challenges through deep expertise in optical, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering.
Our team designs, prototypes, and integrates high-performance systems for demanding applications in defense, aerospace, and industrial sectors.
Rapid Prototyping.
From concept to functional hardware, we accelerate development with in-house design, fabrication, and testing.
Our lab enables iterative refinement, ensuring precision, reliability, and real-world performance before deployment.
Services & Capabilities.
Optical Engineering
Custom optics for high-performance imaging systems.
Design and prototyping of advanced lens systems, wide-field imaging solutions, and computational optics.
Computational optics for panoramic, multi-sensor platforms.
Expertise in folded optical architectures for compact, high-performance systems.
Multi-spectral and hyperspectral imaging solutions.
Mechanical Engineering
Precision engineering for imaging integration.
Structural design, stabilization systems, and custom enclosures for.
Opto-mechanical integration for sensor arrays and custom enclosures.
High-precision stabilization solutions for multi-sensor camera arrays.
Expertise in compact, ruggedized form factors folded optics projects.
CNC machining, lightweight materials, and thermal stabilization techniques.
Electrical Engineering
High-speed electronics for advanced vision systems.
Custom sensor interfaces, FPGA-based processing, and fiber-optic data transfer solutions.
FPGA-based image processing and multi-sensor synchronization.
Fiber-optic and high-speed PCIe interfaces for large-scale sensor networks.
Ultra-compact sensor module integration (DARPA AWARE program).
Software Development
Embedded firmware, AI-powered processing, and scalable system integration.
AI-driven image processing and real-time enhancement algorithms.
Embedded software for FPGA-based and multi-camera systems.
Web-based control and storage solutions for panoramic and high-speed imaging.
Scalable API and system integration solutions for defense and commercial applications.
Key Projects.
High-Resolution Panoramic Camera
360° Situational Awareness with Multi-Sensor Imaging.
Developed under the DARPA SCENICC program, the Panoramic Camera utilizes a multi-sensor optical head to deliver 125MP panoramic imaging with a full 360° x 280° FOV. This system enables unparalleled situational awareness for fixed installations and mobile applications, seamlessly capturing high-resolution panoramic video close to the action.
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125MP Multi-Sensor Array: Five synchronized 25MP sensors for seamless panoramic imaging.
360° Horizontal, 280° Vertical FOV: Comprehensive full-scene capture.
Real-Time Image Processing: Arria V FPGA-powered onboard correction and stitching.
Remote System Control: Web-based interface with an HTTP API for system management.
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125MP Multi-Sensor Array: Five synchronized 25MP sensors for seamless panoramic imaging.
360° Horizontal, 280° Vertical FOV: Comprehensive full-scene capture.
Real-Time Image Processing: Arria V FPGA-powered onboard correction and stitching.
Remote System Control: Web-based interface with an HTTP API for system management.
Monocentric Optic Camera
High-Resolution, Wide FOV Imaging for Defense & Surveillance.
Traditional wide-field-of-view systems suffer from size, complexity, and resolution loss. This monocentric lens technology solves these challenges, providing a compact, high-speed imaging solution for defense, situational awareness, and immersive video applications.
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Ultra-Wide Field of View: 96° horizontal and vertical (126° diagonal)
25MP High-Resolution Sensor: Color or monochrome, 4.5µm pixels
Real-Time Processing: FPGA-powered onboard corrections
Compact & Lightweight: 58.5 x 67.5 x 83mm, 0.5kg
High-Speed PCIe Interface: 16 Gbps for seamless data transfer
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Monocentric Lens Design: Utilizes a spherical, concentric multi-element lens system.
High-Resolution Imaging: Capable of capturing images with resolutions up to 30 megapixels.
Wide Field of View: Offers a panoramic field of view up to 126°.
Compact Form Factor: The spherical lens design allows for a more compact and lightweight camera body.
Multi-Camera Controller Module
High-Speed Sensor Synchronization & Data Processing.
The Multi-Camera Controller Module (MCCM) is a high-performance sensor synchronization and data transfer system developed for defense, security, and research applications. Capable of managing up to 32 cameras per unit, the MCCM streams 64GBps over fiber, ensuring real-time image capture and seamless data processing.
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32 sensor inputs per controller.
Four Altera Arria V FPGAs
Up to eight 10 GBps fiber optic SFP+ outputs.
16GB DDR3 memory onboard.
Suite of sample control software, as well as a software API.
Controllers can be connected to each other using SATA cables.
Folded Optics
Miniaturized Space & Defense.
DFC develops systems that reduce size and weight while maintaining high-resolution performance, enabling compact imaging for aerospace and defense applications.
SCENICC (DARPA)
Ultra-Wide Field-of-View Imaging.
DFC contributes monocentric lens technology and multi-sensor arrays to enable wide-area, high-detail imaging.
Head Mounted Display
Optomechanical design, prototyping, and testing for a DARPA-spinoff Head Mounted Display (HMD).
Photo Courtesy of NASA
PUFFER Folded Microscope
DFC designed and fabricated a folded-optical microscope for JPL’s PUFFER rover. This compact, high-resolution imaging system enables tiny rovers to explore previously inaccessible terrain.
Let’s Work Together.
TOC and Distant Focus Corporation (DFC) develop advanced imaging and optical solutions for live sports, defense, industry, and scientific applications. Whether you need custom optics, high-speed sensor systems, or intelligent image processing, our team is ready to collaborate.