Ohta (materials science, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan) describes the smart functions implemented in complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors and their applications, in this book meant for graduate students and engineers entering the field. He introduces MOS imagers and smart CMOS image sensors, followed by chapters on the fundamental elements of CMOS image sensors and optoelectronic device physics; typical structures, such as the active pixel sensor (APS); functions; smart imaging, such as wide dynamic range image sensing; target tracking; and three-dimensional range finding. Examples of applications are included. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)