20 Megapixel 3G Camera Phones On Way
9th October , 2009
US : Two new coprocessors have been announced which provide up to 20MP capabilities for 3G camera phones. Texas Instruments say that the new coprocessors provide up to 20 Megapixel ( still imaging capabilities ) and 720p high-definition video recording ability. The new coprocessors are the latest additions to the OMAP-DM5x family.
The OMAP-DM515 and OMAP-DM525 coprocessors accelerate imaging and video performance. The OMAP-DM515 offers 12MP camera imaging capabilities whilst the OMAP-DM525 offers 20MP camera imaging capabilities. Both offer DVD quality to 720p.
The OMAP-DM515 is available now and OMAP-DM525 coprocessor is expected in 2010 and is currently undergoing sampling.
The specification of the devices includes :
- Industry's highest MP support, with up to 20 MP capabilities and high-quality 720p HD video capture
- Integrated software that delivers stand-alone consumer electronics quality imaging and video:
- Perfect moment technology: Captures a series of shots then select the best image in a series
- Smart lighting: Compensates for backlit and low-light environments
- Face tracking: Identifies, recognizes and focuses on faces
- Auto scene detector: Determines appropriate settings based on environment
- TV-out capabilities enable content sharing on larger screens
- Works with a variety of 3G mobile baseband and application processor solutions
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