Bringing biometric capabilities to notebooks and mobiles

16th February 2016

Omnivision

Joe Bush

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The new OV2744, a 1.4-micron PureCel image sensor from OmniVision Technologies, features the company’s second generation RGB-Ir technology. The OV2744 enables advanced biometric capabilities such as facial recognition for front facing cameras in notebooks, tablets and smartphones.

“Notebook and mobile device OEMs have traditionally relied on two camera solutions for image capturing and facial recognition functionalities,” said Arun Jayaseelan, Product Marketing Manager at OmniVision. “The OV2744 is capable of delivering both premium RGB imaging and high quality IR information required for biometric and other emerging IR applications. The OV2744 thus gives OEMs the opportunity to move to single camera solutions, thereby reducing cost and space requirements for their devices.”

The OV2744 delivers IR output without compromising its RGB images. This solution eliminates the need to have two camera solutions for devices that require both IR and RGB imaging. The OV2744 also features less colour aliasing than competing RGB-Ir sensors that are currently available in the market.

The OV2744 captures high definition 1,080p video at 60 frames per second. The 1/6” OV2744 supports full frame staggered high dynamic range and features an ultra-low power mode, which reduces the resolution and frame rates to conserve additional power.

The OV2744 is currently available for sampling and is expected to enter volume production in the first quarter of 2016.