SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
Feb. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading
developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced
that it is collaborating with Almalence to bring DSC-like
performance to mobile applications. The coupling of OmniVision's
OV10823 and PureCel™ OV13850 image sensors with Almalence's
computational imaging algorithms allows for the capturing of high
resolution images or videos in low-light conditions.
"Almalence's computational algorithms carry the potential to
help OmniVision redefine the user experience by bringing
dramatically enhanced video and imaging to next-generation mobile
devices," said Tehzeeb Gunja, senior
partnership and business development manager at OmniVision. "When
using Almalence's algorithms, our high performance OV13850 PureCel
image sensor can enable high quality video recording in full
resolution at 30 frames per second for zero shutter lag, and also
can support high frame rate 1080p HD video at 60 frames per second
with electronic image stabilization."
OmniVision and Almalence are combining their efforts not only
with respect to the OV13850 image sensor, but also with the
1/2.6-inch OV10823 image sensor. The OV10823 is built on
OmniVision's 1.4-micron OmniBSI-2™ pixel architecture, which can
provide the capability to capture crisp 720p high definition (HD)
video at 30 frames per second (FPS). Its performance is augmented
by Almalence's low-light enhancement technology, which can enable
exceptional 10dB reduction in noise without washing out desirable
image details. Cameras using super resolution can experience a 1.5
to 2x effective resolution increase, resulting in extremely sharp,
crisp images and video. Almalence's super resolution and low-light
enhancement technologies are pure software solutions.
"As a result of this technology partnership between Almalence
and OmniVision, consumers can benefit from the advantages of
marrying advanced hardware and software solutions," said
Eugene Panich, CEO of Almalence.
"Our companies have developed complementary technologies and our
passions are very much aligned. We are delighted to see our
computational imaging solution paired with image sensors that
operate at this level of 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 Almalence
Almalence develops computational photography methods and imaging
technologies that improve imaging quality and make advanced
photography features available. Whether it is a mobile camera or a
high-end DSLR, a microscope or a satellite imaging system,
Almalence's solutions enable the improvement of basic image quality
parameters such as resolution, low-light performance, and dynamic
range beyond the cameras' physical limits. Almalence is a mobile
imaging solutions provider for top mobile handset OEMs, a maker of
the world's best and unique desktop super resolution software and
end-user mobile camera applications. Find out more at
www.almalence.com.
Safe-Harbor Language
Certain statements in this press release, including
statements regarding the expected benefits, performance,
capabilities, and potential market appeal of the OV13850 and
OV10823 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 OV13850 and
OV10823, 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™ and CameraChip™ are
trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
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