SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DigitalOptics Corporation (DOCTM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tessera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSRA), is pleased to announce that its mems|cam™ mobile imaging product was a winner in the third annual MEMS Technology Showcase® at the 2013 MEMS Executive Congress®. MEMS Technology Showcase is sponsored by MEMS Industry Group (MIG) and awarded each year after live presentation to recognize innovative uses of MEMS technology that enhance user experience in electronic devices.
The mems|cam system is a fully integrated smartphone camera module. At its heart is a silicon MEMS autofocus actuator which delivers speed, power, and precision advantages over the incumbent technology VCM (voice coil motor). These benefits, combined with DOC’s world-class image processing capabilities, enable a suite of highly differentiated computational imaging features that enhance user experiences. For example, DOC’s Fast Face Focus feature is more than three times faster than Apple and other leading smartphones, ensuring the user’s subject is always in focus.
“It is an honor to be recognized by the MEMS industry for commercializing an innovative application of MEMS technology,” said Eric Sigler, vice president, Product Marketing at DigitalOptics. “After many years of development and investment, and supported by DOC’s portfolio of more than 1000 patent assets, we are thrilled to deliver the advantages of MEMS technology to the mobile imaging industry.”
On October 8, DOC announced it had received the first of two production orders for mems|cam modules from its lead customer, Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd (OPPO), one of the top Chinese premium smartphone vendors.
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About DigitalOptics Corporation
DigitalOptics Corporation (DigitalOptics or DOCTM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tessera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSRA), designs and manufactures innovative imaging systems for smartphones. The company leverages its deep expertise in optics, camera modules, MEMS and image processing to deliver pioneering products that expand the boundaries of smartphone photography. DOC’s mems|cam modules set the standard for camera module speed, size, power consumption, and precision. DigitalOptics is a leader in embedded image enhancement and computational photography algorithms, including its FaceToolsTM, HDR, panorama, multi-focus, and image stabilization products. DOC’s complementary suite of imaging solutions allows smartphone vendors to rapidly incorporate world-class cameras so users always have high-end imaging on hand. DigitalOptics is headquartered in San Jose, California. For more information visit www.doc.com
About MEMS Industry Group
MEMS Industry Group (MIG) is the trade association advancing MEMS across global markets. Over 160 companies comprise MIG, including Analog Devices, Applied Materials, Bosch, Freescale Semiconductor, GE, Honeywell, HP, Intel, InvenSense, Murata Electronics Oy, OMRON Electronic Components, Qualcomm Technologies, STMicroelectronics and Texas Instruments. For more information, visit: www.memsindustrygroup.org.
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