Dblur, the developer of Software Lens Technology, today announced the availability of a stand-alone chip that integrates Dblur's groundbreaking Software Lens Technology. The PA-DB3615SA chip, produced by SMIC, enables Software Lens camera modules of up to 3.2Mp. Mass production of the chip will begin in May, 2008. The name sounds a bit strange, as it is a bit hard to understand, but according to the manufacturer, the point is that the solution is capable of eliminating all distortions given by the very small lens used in mobile phone cameras, so the software works as if it were a real camera.
The chip meets the demanding performance and cost requirements of camera phone vendors, by supporting multiple Software Lens applications including: wide apertures (low F#) for increased indoor use and improved low light camera performance (for both fixed and Auto-Focus cameras); Extended Depth-of-Field (EDoF) that enhances the camera's in-focus range from up-close business card and bar-code scanning to infinity; and low profile lens with up to 30% reduction in optical lens/zoom height.
Dblur will be attending the Mobile World Congress being held 11th - 14th February, 2008 in Barcelona and can be contacted at Hospitality Suite 4.6HS01 and 4.6HS05.
Translated by Szaszati
