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In-sensor image memorization, low-level processing, and high-level computing by using above-bandgap photovoltages

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Kun Liu
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Shan Tan
樊贞 (Zhen Fan) *
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Haipeng Lin
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Jiali Ou
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Haoyue Deng
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Jinghao Chen
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Wenjie Li
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Wenjie Hu
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Boyuan Cui
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陈志为 (Zhiwei Chen)
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Ruiqiang Tao
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Guo Tian
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Xubing Lu
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Guofu Zhou
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Xingsen Gao
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Jun‐Ming Liu
DOI:10.1038/s41467-025-67103-xdelete
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In-sensor computing holds great promise for ultrafast and energy-efficient machine vision. However, the development of a versatile in-sensor computing system that can integrate image memorization, low-level processing, and high-level computing functions remains a challenge, primarily due to the scarcity of photosensors that can offer both dynamic photoresponse and programmable photoresponsivity. Here, we successfully integrate these multi-functions into a ferroelectric photosensor-based array. The key enabler is the ferroelectric photosensor operating via the bulk photovoltaic effect, which exhibits above-bandgap, dynamically responding, and electrically switchable photovoltages. By using the dynamic photovoltage response, the array is capable of memorizing and pre-processing images, with the ability to adjust the memory and pre-processing effects by ferroelectric polarization. On the other hand, the electrically switchable photovoltages, featuring multi-level switchability and retrievability, enable the array to perform in-sensor high-level computing, achieving 100% accuracy in a 4-class image recognition task (noise level ≤ 10%). Notably, the high precision and reliability of photovoltage-based image memorization and processing greatly benefit from the high photovoltage produced by the ferroelectric photosensor — a distinct advantage for this application. This study lays the foundation for developing versatile in-sensor computing systems that could be utilized across a wide range of machine vision scenarios. The paper demonstrates a ferroelectric photosensor array that integrates image memorization, low-level processing, and high-level computing. It uses dynamic and switchable photovoltages to perform image tasks, leveraging the bulk photovoltaic effect for enhanced precision and reliability.
Keywords:
ferroelectric photosensor
in-sensor computing
image memorization
low-level processing
high-level computing
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south china normal university
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