Panasonic has added a patented lens to its infrared sensors which it says will increase the sensitivity for radial movements. Pyroelectric passive infrared sensors use lenses to direct the incoming heat radiation to the sensor elements. If an object with a temperature that differs from the surroundings moves into the detection area, the sensor reacts. ...

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