OmniVision Enables High-End Camera Phones with New 3.2 Megapixel Sensor.SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- First graph, first sentence of release should read xxx 3.2 megapixel CMOS image sensor A CMOS-based chip that records the intensities of light as variable charges similar to a CCD chip. Although initially used in less expensive digital cameras, the quality of CMOS sensors has improved steadily. CMOS sensors have advantages over CCDs. (sted 3.1). The corrected release reads: OMNIVISION ENABLES HIGH-END CAMERA PHONES WITH NEW 3.2 MEGAPIXEL SENSOR OmniVision Technologies Wikipedia is not the place for advertisement or self-advertising. OmniVision Technologies (OVT) is a fabless designer and seller of CMOS image sensors. They have recently acquired CDM-Optics, a company founded to commercialize Wavefront Coding. , Inc. (Nasdaq:OVTI OVTI OmniVision Technologies Incorporated ), the world's leading supplier of CMOS image sensors, today introduced the OV3630, a high performance 3.2 megapixel CMOS image sensor for digital still image and video/still camera products. Incorporating OmniVision's new 2.2 micron OmniPixel2(TM) technology and a lens format of only 1/3.2 inches, the OV3630 enables a very compact auto focus and zoom camera module size and makes it possible for handset makers to bring 3 megapixel camera phones into the mainstream handset market. "This is the first product to showcase OmniVision's new OmniPixel2 technology," said Jess Lee, Vice President of the Mainstream Products Business Unit at OmniVision. "The 2.2 micron pixel technology is the new standard for OmniVision. It represents two years of development work in productizing this new technology and making it ready for mass production." "The OV3630 operates at 15 frames per second at full resolution, enabling the use of an electronic shutter (1) An opaque window that is moved in one direction to let light in and in another to close off the light. In fixed-lens cameras, one shutter often suffices for aperture and speed. instead of the traditional mechanical shutter," Lee added. "Eliminating the mechanical shutter saves cost, but more importantly for the camera phone makers, it reduces the mechanical envelope needed, giving early adopters of this technology a competitive edge in their quest for Verb 1. quest for - go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby" quest after, go after, pursue look for, search, seek - try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the thinner and sleeker phones. With the design win traction that we already have, we envision its widespread adoption into the high-end mobile handset market." The OV3630 features built-in OmniQSP(TM) technology which provides high-grade picture processing and features traditionally only found in digital still cameras. The OV3630 offers stunning resolution, light sensitivity, superior dynamic range and power efficiency in a small, integrated design The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. that is rich with features such as support for auto focus, zoom and digital shutter. The OmniPixel2-powered OV3630 incorporates a 2048 by 1536 pixel array and an on-chip 10-bit A/D converter (Analog/Digital converter) A device that converts continuously varying analog signals from instruments and sensors that monitor conditions, such as sound, movement and temperature into binary code for the computer. capable of operating up to 15 frames per second in full resolution mode and 30 frames per second during LCD preview mode while drawing minimal power. Additionally, the control registers and rich programming toolset allow for flexible control of timing, polarity (1) The direction of charged particles, which may determine the binary status of a bit. (2) In micrographics, the change in the light to dark relationship of an image when copies are made. and camera-chip operation, manipulation of automatic exposure control, automatic gain control, automatic white balance, windowing For Northcoast Where we call someone over and then roll our window up on them. Bassline preference. For Example: "Hey, Andi." *insert window being rolled up* "HAHAHA. and auto black level calibration. The OV3630 supports both a standard 10-bit parallel interface and a high speed serial interface (hardware, communications) high speed serial interface - (HSSI) A serial port which supports serial transmit speeds of up to 52 megabits per second. It is typically used for leased lines such as DS3 (44.736 Mbps) and E3 (34 Mbps) and for Wide Area Network devices such as routers. compliant with the second generation compact camera port interface standard (CCP (Certified Computer Professional) The award for successful completion of a comprehensive examination on computers offered by the ICCP. See ICCP and certification. . 1. (language) CCP - Concurrent Constraint Programming. 2. 2). "Less than a year ago," Lee concluded, "OmniVision introduced its first OmniPixel(R) sensor and set new milestones for imaging performance. Since that time, OmniPixel technology has won many converts from CCDs and established a new standard for image quality. OmniPixel2 and the OV3630 represent another important step in making high-end digital photography available to a wider range of mobile devices." The OV3630 is currently available for general sampling. About OmniVision OmniVision Technologies, Inc. designs and markets high-performance semiconductor image sensors. Its OmniPixel and CameraChip products are highly integrated single-chip CMOS image sensors for mass-market consumer and commercial applications such as mobile phones, digital still cameras, security and surveillance systems, interactive video games See video game console. , PCs and automotive imaging systems. Additional information is available at www.ovt.com. Safe-Harbor Language Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the performance, achievements and capabilities of OmniVision's OV3630 CMOS image sensor, and its adoption by the mobile handset market, 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 the OV3630 CMOS image sensor; risks associated with building customer acceptance of and demand for the OV3630; the development of the market for 3 megapixel sensors in the camera phone market as well as in markets for other portable applications incorporating image sensors; the rapid changes in technical requirements for camera phone products; competitive risks; as well as other risks detailed from time to time in OmniVision's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVision's most recent annual report filed on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. . OmniVision expressly disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. OmniVision, OmniPixel and CameraChip are trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. |
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