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December 8, 2022

OMNIVISION Shrinks Image Sensor for AR/VR/MR

A global shutter image sensor from OMNIVISION, the OG0VE is 26% smaller and at least 50% more power-efficient than its predecessor, the OV7251. The CMOS image sensor is well-suited for small, low-power cameras used in augmented, virtual, and mixed reality (AR/VR/MR) devices, as well as metaverse, drone, robot, and machine vision applications.

EDN Article

November 29, 2022

There’s More to Driver Monitoring System than Pretty Pictures

With people at the wheel ever more susceptible to distractions, drowsiness and impairment, driver monitoring systems (DMS) are considered key in accident prevention. But are we overdesigning the sensors at the heart of these systems? Simulations using a new sensor modeling tool and a deep neural network (DNN) indicate it is plausible that we are—by a lot. This means the automotive sensor industry has an opportunity to substantially decrease DMS power and cost without sacrificing critical performance.

Semiconductor Engineering Article

November 3, 2022

AI Feeds Vision Processor, Image Sensor Boom

AI-boosted vision processing and image sensors are providing strong building blocks for image system processing.

October 25, 2022

An Image Sensor Aims to Secure Security Cameras

OMNIVISION’s new imaging sensor is the first to embed an invisible watermark on its images, but it may not be enough to prevent spoofing.

Semiconductor Engineering Article

October 6, 2022

Auto Safety Tech Adds New IC Design Challenges

More electronics everywhere and more connectivity create issues involving power, performance, cost, and security.

September 30, 2022

OMNIVISION Achieves Two Sensor Firsts

Semiconductor technology and digital image company OMNIVISION has developed pixel technology that is smaller than the wavelength of red light. The company’s OVBOA is a 200-MP image sensor with a pixel size of 0.56 μm. It is designed for rear-facing main cameras in high-end smartphones. The device features 16-cell binning capability, enabling it to achieve video capture of 12.5-MP/4K at 120 fps. The technology additionally features 100% quad phase detection (QPD) for more effective autofocus.

September 12, 2022

Tiny Image Sensor Targets the Metaverse

Backside illuminated shutter image sensor consumes low power and has tiny form factor for AR/VR and Metaverse products.

September 5, 2022

Three-Layer Stacking Shrinks Global Shutter Image Sensor for Eye Tracking

OMNIVISION has launched a BSI global shutter (GS) image sensor, the OG0TB, which it said is the world’s smallest image sensor for eye and face tracking in AR/VR/MR and metaverse consumer devices.

EDN Article

August 19, 2022

200-Mpixel Image Sensor Trims Pixel Size

OMNIVISION has entered the race to shrink pixel size with its OVB0A image sensor, delivering a resolution of 200 Mpixels with a pixel size of just 0.56 µm. The company is one of the first to announce such a sensor in a 1/1.4-in. optical format.

Image Sensor Advances Accelerate Monitoring Capabilities

OMNIVISION's cutting-edge pixel technology and sensors are enabling better automotive sensing and viewing solutions. Megan Lampinen hears more

OMNIVISION, Leopard Imaging Collaborate on AI Imaging Solutions

Leopard Imaging, an embedded vision systems designer and manufacturer, and OMNIVISION, a developer of semiconductor solutions, will collaborate to launch AI camera solutions for autonomous machines supporting OMNIVISION’s OA8000 and OAX8000 camera video processors. Leopard Imaging provides total sensor plus image signal processor solutions using OMNIVISION’s OA8000 and OAX8000 application-specific integrated circuits.

Why We Want to Focus on Display Device Development in Japan Now, an Unknown Growth Market Where Innovation Continues

Just as essential as the panel itself is the display device IC (DDIC). As new display applications such as in-vehicle and VR/AR emerge, active efforts are being made to innovate, and this is a market with great potential for further growth in the future. OmniVision Group, which is aggressively expanding in this market, is currently focusing on Japan as an important base for accelerating its development capabilities globally, and is focusing on establishing and expanding research and development centers in Japan.

Hyperspectral Imaging Characterizes Healthy and Diseased Tissues During Surgery

Medical spectral imaging cameras built into endoscopes scan multiple wavelengths, empowering diagnostics and therapeutics in specialties ranging from airway management to cardiology.

Convenience & Safety: Discussing the Possible Role of In-Cabin Monitoring

No matter how they’re marketed by auto manufacturers, cars outfitted with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) are not, as they’re referred to colloquially, be it by your neighbor or the hosts on the morning radio show, “self-driving cars.” It’s an important distinction to make, one that might be obvious to those in the industry but seemingly less so amongst the general public. When a “self-driving car” ends up in the news for getting into an accident, it’s most likely because of a distracted driver misusing the technology.

Challenges of Full Autonomy for Sensing in Autonomous Vehicles

New sensing technology is helping to build on the success of existing driver-assist systems to make cars fully autonomous.

February 17, 2022

OMNIVISION Claims Pixel Technology Breakthrough for Image Sensors

OMNIVISION has claimed a pixel technology breakthrough with the development of the smallest 0.56-µm pixel without compromising quantum efficiency (QE) and quad phase detection (QPD) autofocus performance, while delivering low power consumption. The ultra-small pixel technology targets image sensor requirements for higher resolution in multi-camera mobile devices.

January 31, 2022

Global Shutter Sensor

The OX05B1S global shutter sensor from OmniVision Technologies Inc. is designed for in-cabin monitoring systems in automotive applications.

Electronic Products Product of the Year 2021 Award Winner

January 26, 2022

Electronic Products Announces Winners of the 2021 Product of the Year Awards

The annual Product of the Year awards, now in its 46th year, recognizes outstanding products that represent any of the following qualities: a significant advancement in a technology or its application, an exceptionally innovative design, a substantial achievement in price/performance, improvements in design performance, and a potential for new product designs/opportunities.

OH0FA Prism 2022 Finalist

January 26, 2022

Congratulations to the 2022 Prism Finalists

10 categories. 30 finalists. It was a competitive competition this year. Thank you to all our applicants and judges. Hope to see you in San Francisco on 26 January 2022.

electronicsForu

January 21, 2022

Image Sensor With Smallest Pixel Size for High End Smartphones

OMNIVISION, one of the leading developers of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging, analogue and touch & display technology has launched the world’s smallest 200MP image sensor with pixel size at just 0.61 µm for smartphone cameras.

January 20, 2022

OMNIVISION – Now More than Vision

Sanjay Gangal interview with Andy Hanvey, Director of Automotive Marketing

January 17, 2022

Seeing Machines Might Be the Next Arm

With CES 2022 finally over, let’s sidestep entirely the feelings of déjà vu surrounding “consumer AVs,” and “personal AVs.” In this article, I focus on details for driver monitoring systems (DMS) and announcements related to Seeing Machines, which is beginning to look a lot like the next Arm.

January 17, 2022

The New OMNIVISION Unveiled― Expanded Product Portfolio Now Offers More Than Vision

OmniVision Technologies, Inc. has adopted a new brand with a new look: OMNIVISION. The updated branding reflects its latest expansion in product offerings and capabilities, in addition to image sensors and related technologies, the organization now offers analog and touch & display solutions.

January 12, 2022

OMNIVISION Refreshes Product Lineup in Multiple Markets at CES 2022

Seeking to refresh its image as well as its offerings, OMNIVISION came to CES with new products in all its key market segments: automotive, mobile, AR/VR/MR, computing, and security.

January 11, 2022

OMNIVISION Rebrands, Unveils New Products and Partnerships

No longer just a CMOS image sensor company, OMNIVISION is rebranding itself to better reflect its expanding product portfolio.

January 7, 2022

Automotive Takes Center Stage at CES 2022

OMNIVISION unveiled a couple of automotive industry firsts at CES with the unveiling of the first 5-megapixel (MP) RGB-IR global shutter sensor for in-cabin driver monitoring systems (DMS) and the first 3-MP resolution SoC for automotive cameras.

ViPress

January 7, 2022

PLUIE D’IMAGEURS CMOS CHEZ OMNIVISION AU CES

Entre capteurs d’image pour smartphones haut de gamme et imageurs pour l’automobile, l’américain a dévoilé de nombreuses nouveautés à Las Vegas.

NOTEBOOK CHECK

January 7, 2022

OMNIVISION Announces Its First-Gen 200MP Sensor for Mobile Devices

OMNIVISION has just challenged the likes of Samsung with the launch of the OVB0B, its first ever 200 megapixel (MP) camera sensor. Not only does it have the highest resolution known to most CMOS-makers, it is also rated to be the smallest in its class thus far. It is also rated to debut quad phase detection and 16-cell binning for enhanced auto-focus (AF) and low-light performance.

Semiconductor Engineering Article

January 7, 2022

Week In Review: Manufacturing, Test

At the CES 2022 trade show, OMNIVISION introduced the world’s smallest 200-megapixel (MP) image sensor with a pixel size at just 0.61µm for smartphone cameras.

January 6, 2022

OMNIVISION Presents 5MP Sensor with 2.2 µm RGB-IR Global Shutter Pixels

OMNIVISION announces the latest addition to its Nyxel NIR family―the OX05B1S is the automotive industry’s first 5MP RGB-IR BSI global shutter sensor for in-cabin monitoring systems (IMS) with a pixel size of just 2.2µm with improves 940nm NIR sensitivity. Additionally, it is the first RGB-IR sensor for in-cabin monitoring to feature integrated cybersecurity.

January 6, 2022

OMNIVISION’s 200-Megapixel Smartphone Camera Will Arrive on Phones in 2022

OMNIVISION has announced a variety of new sensor breakthroughs at CES 2022 that will soon find their way into the next generation of smartphones, webcams, VR headsets, and other devices. Here’s what you can expect from the company.

January 6, 2022

First 3MP Resolution SoC for Automotive Cameras

OMNIVISION, a developer of semiconductor solutions, has launched the OX03D, a 3 megapixel (MP) resolution system-on-chip (SoC) for automotive surround-view systems (SVS), rearview systems (RVS) and e-mirrors.

January 6, 2022

DMS: The Experts’ View

At CES 2022 this week, driver monitoring systems (DMS) are adding a wrinkle to the escalating ADAS/AV SoC race. Options of embedding DMS are many. The question is where and how DMS will land in a vehicle.

January 6, 2022

The New OMNIVISION Unveiled―Expanded Product Portfolio Now Offers More Than Vision

OMNIVISION, announced at CES 2022 that it has adopted a new brand with a new look: OMNIVISION. The updated branding reflects its latest expansion in product offerings and capabilities, going beyond sensing technologies and solutions.

January 6, 2022

OMNIVISION Launches 3MP SoC for Automotive Cameras with Low Power and Small Size

OMNIVISION launches the OX03D, a 3MP SoC for automotive surround-view systems (SVS), rearview systems (RVS) and e-mirrors. The new SoC provides a path for automotive OEMs to upgrade from 1MP to 3MP while retaining a 1/4-inch optical format. The OX03D4C has a fully integrated ISP, is capable of 140dB HDR and includes the tone-mapping algorithm along with the LED flicker mitigation (LFM).

January 5, 2022

OMNIVISION Introduces Its First 200MP Image Sensor for the Smartphone Market

The demand for smartphones with great camera specifications is expected to grow as we head into 2022. Smartphone camera technology remains to be an important area for innovation and development for smartphone vendors. We note that CIS vendors are actively responding to these needs with a pipeline of strong image sensor products for the smartphone market this year.

January 5, 2022

Check out our coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show that is back as an in-person event for vaccinated attendees. You will need to scroll down as there was a lot of technology to see at the show, not just the consumer goods.

January 5, 2022

ASIC Integrates ISP, Neural Processing Unit for Occupant Monitoring Systems

Digital imaging experts OMNIVISION and Seeing Machines have jointly developed an ASIC that unites the properties of an image signal processor (ISP) with a neural processing unit (NPU). The chip targets driver and occupant monitoring systems.

January 5, 2022

OMNIVISION and Seeing Machines Develop World First ASIC with Integrated ISP and Occula® NPU Optimized for Driver and Occupant Monitoring Systems

Announced at CES 2022, the new solution combines OMNIVISION’s image signal processing technology with Seeing Machines’ industry-leading Occula® neural processing unit to provide automotive OEMs a cost-effective and highly efficient DMS/OMS solution

January 5, 2022

OMNIVISION Demonstrates Industry’s First 8-Megapixel LFM Image Sensor System for Forward Looking Automotive Camera Systems at CES 2022

Using next-generation OX08B40 CMOS image sensors, the demonstration is powered by Xilinx MPSoC and Motovis IP. The live proof-of-concept demonstration highlights the increased range and wider field of view enabled in the higher resolution 8MP system.

January 5, 2022

OMNIVISION Opens Belgian R&D Centre as Part of a Re‑brand, Adding Analog and Touchscreen Drivers to Its Image Sensor Range

The R&D centre in Mechelen, Belgium, is alongside a new centre in Irvine, California for the Chinese-owned company. The company also now offers analog solutions, along with touch & display technologies.

January 5, 2022

CES 2022: OMNIVISION Now More Than Just Image Sensors

OMNIVISION Technologies Inc. has long been a developer of image sensors for a variety of markets from mobile devices to automotive cameras. However, the company is now expanding into new markets with analog solutions and touch and display technologies.

January 5, 2022

OMNIVISION Unveils 200MP Sensor with 0.612 µm Pixels

OMNIVISION announces the OVB0B, said to be the world’s smallest 200MP image sensor with pixel size at just 0.61µm for smartphone cameras. The OVB0B is the first 200MP to offer 100% quad phase detection (QPD) for fast autofocus.

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