WiseGuardTM AI Sensor

Human Body Detection ▪ >98% Accuracy

Smart JPEG Snapshot ▪ Low Power ▪ Secure

Ultra Low Power ▪ Secure ▪ Plug-N-Play

CMOS Image Sensor, AI processor and Algorithm illustration; a person detected and labeled PERSON in a parking garage

Edge AI sensor

WiseGuard™ is an ultra-low-power Edge AI sensor that provides accurate detection and multi-classification smart data in a tiny footprint. Unlike traditional sensors, WiseGuard can distinguish people, pets, vehicles, specific objects and other events locally at the edge, enabling intelligent automation, occupancy sensing, surveillance & security, and battery-powered IoT applications while preserving privacy and minimizing power consumption.

Product Image

WiseGuard AI sensor module next to a US dime coin for scale
13mm x 11mm

WiseGuardTM Smart Sensor Features

AI Body detection >98% accuracy at 6 meters

Smart JPEG image captured during event detection

Event-driven metadata reduces data bandwidth

Supports external PIR / host trigger or timed self-trigger

Standard I2C and SPI host processor interface

Firmware, AI model and data securely stored in sensor

Smart Applications

  • Smart Security and Surveillance
  • Smart Home
  • Occupancy Detection
  • Smart City Pedestrian Safety
  • Retail and Customer Experience
  • Event and Venue Management

Order Information

Product # Features Color Sensor Field Of View IO Voltage Documentation
WM0101-00
  • AI Body Detection
  • Motion Detection
  • Event Triggered
    VGA Snapshot
  • Smart Crop Snapshot
RGB 98.1° (H) x 73.2° (V) 3.3V Datasheet
WM0201-00 RGB 98.1° (H) x 73.2° (V) 1.8V Datasheet
WMxxxx-EK (e.g.WM0201-EK)

AI Sensor Evaluation Kit

  • AI Sensor on adaptor board
  • Evaluation software/driver
  • Sensor bridge board
Evaluation Kit User Guide
Specification
Parameters
AI Features
Human Body Detection
Sensing Features
Motion Detection
Sensing Accuracy
>98% Body Detection @ 6 meters
Image Resolution
VGA (max) / JPEG format
Minimum Light Level
1 lux
Sensor Field of View
98.1˚ (H) x 73.2˚ (V); supports rotation
AI Module Dimensions
13mm x 11mm x 7.06 mm
Specification
Parameters
Supply Voltage
3.3 V
Energy Consumption
35mJ (AI Body Detection & JPEG Capture)
Control Interface
I2C
WAKE, RESETN (GPIO), BOOT
Data Interface to Host
SPI
Embedded Security
Trustzone, Secure Boot, Firmware Update
Operating Temperature
-10C (min.) to 85C (max.)

System Block Diagram

WM-Series block diagram: Himax Vision Sensor feeds the Himax Vision Neural Processor (with XO, Flash and Regulator); signals WAKE, INT, I2CS, SPI, RESETN, BOOT and VCC_3V3 connect to the HOST, Passive Sensor and Battery / Power

Additional Himax AI Solutions

  • WiseGuardTM – Vehicle Detection
  • WiseGuardTM – Palm Vein Biometric Security

Contact Himax to customize machine learning models, sensor optics and other requirements.

About Himax Technologies

Himax Technologies (NASDAQ: HIMX), founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, is a leading fabless semiconductor supplier specializing in display imaging processing, driver ICs, and automotive display technologies. As a global market leader in automotive, TV, and monitor display drivers, the company also develops WiseEye™ ultra-low power AI sensing, 3D sensing, LCoS micro-displays for AR, and wafer-level optics.

The information appearing in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Himax Technologies makes no warranty for any errors which may appear in this document.

Contact Information

Himax U.S.A.

36 Discovery, Suite 270
Irvine, CA 92618

Himax Technologies, Inc.

17F, No. 285, Section2, Guangfu Road
Hsinchu 30071, Taiwan (R.O.C.)