LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2016
/PRNewswire/ -- OmniVision's global shutter
CameraCubeChipTM will be integrated into SMI's virtual
reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) eye tracking platform as
part of an alliance that aspires to shape the future of the
sector.
In a joint announcement today, coinciding with the Consumer
Electronics Show (CES) in Las
Vegas, OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a
leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, and
SensoMotoric Instruments GmbH (SMI), a world leader in eye tracking
technology, said that the use of one of the industry's smallest
global shutter camera solutions will enable SMI's eye tracking
platform to deliver high frame rates and low latency,
enabling real-time, intuitive, and hands-free VR and AR experiences
in devices such as VR headsets and smart glasses.
"Previously we have integrated OmniVision's sensors to create
unique reference designs for desktop, mobile, and wearable VR and
AR with exceptional results. By leveraging OmniVision's latest
sensor technology, we are able to offer an extremely compact,
robust and fast eye tracking platform that can be easily integrated
into a wide range of displays," said Christian Villwock, director of SMI's OEM
Solutions Business. "The combination of high performance and low
power consumption in the OVM6211 aligns precisely with our advanced
eye-tracking technology, and is critical in pushing the frontiers
of natural user interfaces."
Will Foote, OmniVision's
partnership manager, added: "As the demand for VR and AR
headsets increases rapidly, not only for gaming devices but also
for professional, enterprise, academic and wider consumer
applications, the availability of intuitive, hands-free user
interfaces can become critical. We are excited to work alongside
SMI, an industry leader of nearly 25 years, and help shape the
future of this rapidly growing market segment."
Using OmniVision's 3 micron OmniPixel3-GSTM global
shutter pixel, the OVM6211 features high sensitivity in near
infrared (NIR) wavelengths, minimizing the required power budget of
the NIR light source. The OVM6211captures full resolution (400x400
pixels) video at 120 frames per second. OmniVision's
CameraCubeChipTM technology enables the OVM6211's
extremely compact form factor of just 3.23 x 3.23 x 3.92 mm, making
it ideal for space constrained devices.
SMI's "works with everyone" eye tracking platform is proven for
VR/AR applications, streaming highly accurate eye tracking data
such as gaze vector and 3D eyeball position. It is calibration-free
for quick and easy setup and has fully automatic slip compensation,
allowing users to move or take the headset on or off without any
impact on data robustness.
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 SMI
SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI) is a world
leader in eye tracking technology, developing and marketing eye
& gaze tracking systems for scientists and professionals, OEM
and medical solutions for a wide range of applications. Find out
more at www.smivision.com. Follow @SMIeyetracking on Facebook,
Flickr, YouTube and Twitter.
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Certain statements in
this press release, including statements regarding the expected
benefits, performance, capabilities, and potential market appeal of
the OVM6211 and/or systems incorporating 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 and/or systems incorporating
the 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. OmniPixel3-GS™ and CameraCubeChip™
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