Design, Build, Test, & Deploy.
TOC and Distant Focus Corporation (DFC) deliver tailored engineering solutions for live sports, defense, industrial, and scientific applications.
Our expertise spans custom lens systems, high-speed electronics, multi-sensor platforms, and intelligent software—all designed for mission-critical performance.
Prototypes & Projects.
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.
Monocentric Optic Camera
High-resolution, 120° FOV monocentric lens system with ultra-low distortion.
High-Res Panoramic Camera
125 MP, 360° x 270° FOV multi-sensor array, capturing immersive full-scene imaging.
Multi-Camera Controller
Advanced 32-sensor synchronization, streaming 64 GBps over fiber optics.
Folded Optics
Miniaturized for Space & Defense
DFC developed systems that reduce size and weight while maintaining high-resolution performance, enabling compact imaging for aerospace and defense applications.
SCENICC (DARPA Program)
Ultra-Wide Field-of-View Imaging
DFC contributed 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).
Services & Capabilities.
Optical
Design, fabrication, and integration of advanced optical components and imaging solutions.
Mechanical
Custom enclosures, stabilization mechanisms, and thermal management.
Electrical
FPGA-based processing, fiber-optic data transfer, and custom sensor interfaces.
Software
Embedded firmware, AI-powered image processing.
Optical Engineering
Custom optics for high-performance imaging systems.
Design and prototyping of advanced lens systems, wide-field imaging solutions, and computational optics.
Computational and monocentric optics for panoramic, multi-sensor platforms.
Expertise in folded optical architectures (DARPA MONTAGE program) for compact, high-performance systems.
Multi-spectral and hyperspectral imaging solutions for defense, industrial, and scientific applications.
Mechanical Engineering
Precision engineering for imaging integration.
Structural design, stabilization systems, and custom enclosures for mission-critical applications.
Opto-mechanical integration for sensor arrays and custom enclosures.
High-precision stabilization solutions for multi-sensor camera arrays.
Expertise in compact, ruggedized form factors from DARPA-funded 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 real-time image processing and multi-sensor synchronization.
Custom multi-camera controller modules (MCCM) capable of 64 GBps data transfer.
Fiber-optic and high-speed PCIe interfaces for large-scale sensor networks.
Ultra-compact sensor module integration (DARPA AWARE program).
Software Development
Optimized software for real-time imaging.
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.
Technical Specifications:
Frame Rate: 54 FPS @ 25MP
Shutter: Pipelined global shutter, electronic rolling shutter
Dynamic Range: 10-bit, 56 dB (global), 59 dB (rolling)
Output Formats: RAW Bayer DNG, Cinema DNG, JPEG
Power Consumption: 14W @ 12V
Operating Temperature: 0-25°C without additional cooling
Monocentric Optic Camera
High-Resolution, Wide FOV Imaging for Defense & Surveillance
Designed for DARPA’s SCENICC program, the Distant Focus Monocentric Optic Camera delivers exceptional image quality with high resolution, low distortion, and superior light collection.
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.
Key Features:
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
Technical Specifications:
Resolution: 125 MP (raw), 100 MP (effective)
Frame Rate: 53 FPS @ 25MP
Sensor Type: Color or monochrome 25MP sensor, 4.5µm pixels
Shutter: Pipelined global shutter, electronic rolling shutter
Data Interface: 16 Gbps via PCIEx4
Power Consumption: 125W @ 12V
Camera Head Size: 133 x 133 x 112 mm
Operating Temperature: 0-25°C without additional cooling
High-Resolution Panoramic Camera
360° Situational Awareness with Multi-Sensor Imaging
Also developed under the DARPA SCENICC program, the Distant Focus Panoramic Camera utilizes a multi-sensor optical head to deliver 125MP panoramic imaging with a full 360° x 280° field of view. This system enables unparalleled situational awareness for fixed installations and mobile applications, seamlessly capturing high-resolution panoramic video close to the action.
A remote controller module—positioned up to 50 feet away—provides users with a web-based interface for configuration, control, and real-time processing. Integrated processing corrects color, stitches images, and stores video data, making it a fully automated solution for high-fidelity panoramic imaging.
Key Features:
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.
Compact & High-Speed: PCIe data transfer (16 Gbps) for full-resolution video streaming.
Multi-Camera Controller Module (MCCM)
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 optics, ensuring real-time image capture and seamless data processing.
Key Features:
Multi-Sensor Control: Synchronizes up to 32 cameras
High-Speed Data Transfer: 64GBps over fiber-optic connections
FPGA-Based Processing: Handles real-time data routing and processing
Scalable Integration: Designed for large-scale imaging platforms
Folded Optics
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Distant Focus specializes in folded optical systems, designing and fabricating compact, high-performance imaging solutions where space constraints demand innovative light-path engineering.
By utilizing precision-aligned mirrors and prisms, we develop optical architectures that reduce system depth while maintaining exceptional image quality. Our expertise spans custom lens design, optomechanical integration, and advanced prototyping, ensuring that folded optics solutions meet the stringent requirements of defense, aerospace, medical imaging, and next-generation display technologies.
SCENICC (DARPA Program)
Distant Focus played a key role in SCENICC (Soldier Centric Imaging via Computational Cameras), a DARPA-funded program focused on developing gigapixel-class, wide-area imaging systems. Our work contributed to designing and fabricating high-resolution, panoramic cameras that integrate multi-sensor arrays, advanced optics, and computational imaging techniques to deliver unparalleled situational awareness. These systems were engineered to capture and process vast visual fields in real-time, providing warfighters and security personnel with enhanced reconnaissance and threat detection capabilities.
The SCENICC project exemplifies our expertise in high-performance imaging architectures, pushing the boundaries of precision optics, scalable sensor integration, and intelligent image processing.
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.