LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniVision
Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced
digital imaging solutions, today announced from the Consumer
Electronics Show in Las Vegas,
that it has partnered with Wavelens to bring to market an
innovative autofocus (AF) technology that utilizes a
microelectromechanical system (MEMS) instead of the dated voice
coil motor (VCM) technology used in many consumer devices
today. OmniVision couples its 23.8-megapixel OV23850 sensor
with Wavelens' solution to provide MEMS-based, high-speed autofocus
functionality with DSC-like image quality and performance for
flagship smartphones.
"With our partnership with OmniVision, we are able to fully
leverage the high-speed focus and low-power consumption that our
MEMS-based autofocus technology offers," said Sebastien Bolis, CEO
at Wavelens. "Together, we are redefining what users can do with a
smartphone camera, allowing them to take rapid multi-frame captures
or to have continuous autofocus during video capturing."
"The OV23850 supports fast-auto focus modes and is our highest
resolution image sensor currently available, which makes it the
preferred sensor for the MEMS focus technology developed by
Wavelens," said Tehzeeb Gunja,
senior partnership and business development manager at OmniVision.
"VCM-based autofocus, while a proven technology, suffers from slow
speed to focus and high current consumption. We are excited to take
part in the transition to a superior MEMs-based solution that can
overcome VCM's shortcomings. OmniVision is working with Wavelens to
bring to market the MEMS-based autofocus technology across a wide
array of sensors."
The OV23850 is capable of recording quad high definition (QHD)
video at 30 FPS in HDR mode to enable 'always on' HDR preview mode
for a resolution size popular with flagship smartphone displays.
Additionally, the sensors support 720p HD video at 120 FPS and
1080p HD video at 90 FPS, allowing for crisp slow motion video
recording.
About OmniVision
OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ:
OVTI) is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions.
Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image
quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications,
including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and webcams, digital
still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment
devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at
www.ovt.com.
About WAVELENS
Wavelens is developing optical MEMS
solutions aimed at improving cameras image quality by making easier
the integration of optical functions such as Autofocus, Image
Stabilization and Zoom. Wavelens is leveraging a disruptive
microsystem technology to provide its customers with a competitive
products offer relying on compact MEMS outline, high speed and
extremely low power consumption whatever the camera resolution.
Find out more at www.wavelens.com.
Safe-Harbor Language
Certain statements in
this press release, including statements regarding the expected
benefits, performance, capabilities, and potential market
appeal of the OV23850 are forward-looking statements
that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and
uncertainties, which could cause the forward-looking statements and
OmniVision's results to differ materially, include, without
limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems with
OV23850, customer acceptance, demand, and other risks detailed from
time to time in OmniVision's Securities and Exchange Commission
filings and reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVision's
annual report filed on Form 10-K and quarterly reports filed on
Form 10-Q. OmniVision expressly disclaims any obligation to update
information contained in any forward-looking statement.
OmniVision® and the OmniVision logo are registered trademarks of
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. PureCel-S™ is a trademark of
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