SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading developer
of advanced digital imaging solutions, and eyeSight Technologies
Ltd., a leader in machine vision and gesture recognition
technology, today announced their co-development of next-generation
gesture recognition technology in the industry's smallest form
factor. eyeSight's gesture recognition technology, together with
OmniVision's OVM6211 complete global shutter camera solution, can
recognize a rich language of intuitive touch-free gestures with
optimal speed, accuracy and efficiency — even in varying or
low-light conditions, bringing gesture recognition to a wide range
of applications.
"One of the frustrations with gesture recognition solutions in
the market today is that they tend to work poorly in low light
conditions," said Gideon Shmuel, CEO
at eyeSight. "OmniVision's easily integrated OVM6211 global shutter
sensor, working in tandem with our gesture recognition technology,
can overcome the inherent challenges of recognizing gestures in
difficult lighting conditions. This is critical for enhancing user
experience and further broadening the scope of potential
applications."
"This jointly developed solution represents an ideal option for
OEMs looking to build a smartphone or tablet with gesture control
functionality at a price point that appeals to the mass market,"
added Paul Gallagher, senior
director of marketing and business development at OmniVision. "We
continue to work with eyeSight to enhance the accuracy and speed of
gesture-recognition solutions with our latest image sensors."
The OVM6211 CameraCubeChip™ is a complete camera solution with a
lens, sensor and packaging that uses a 3-micron OmniPixel3-GS™
global shutter pixel, enabling it to capture high-resolution video
at 120 frames per second (FPS). The OVM6211's compact form factor,
together with eyeSight's 'slim' software-based technology, makes
gesture control viable for space-constrained devices, such as
smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables. The OVM6211 also
consumes extremely low power when active or in standby mode, thus
allowing for extended battery performance.
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 eyeSight
eyeSight is the leading provider of software-based machine
vision and gesture recognition technology, offering a simple and
natural interaction for the user with the device. Mobile phones,
tablets, PCs, TVs and other digital devices can be controlled
touch-free with just a wave of a hand or point of a finger.
eyeSight's software can be easily integrated at any level of the
device: chipset, operating system, camera module, or at
the application level.
Safe-Harbor Language
Certain statements in this press release, including
statements regarding the expected benefits, performance,
capabilities, and potential market appeal of the
OVM6211 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 OVM6211, 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. CameraCubeChip™ and OmniPixel3-GS™
are trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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