Face recognition and other advanced biometric technologies are gaining in popularity in mobile devices and laptops and are gradually replacing passwords and fingerprinting certifications, and market analysts predict that by 2022, the global face recognition market will reach 77.5 In addition, the use of gesture recognition for an improved user interface is a trend, and according to a recent report by Variant Market Research, the market for gesture recognition will be expected to reach 43.6 billion U.S. dollars by 2024.
'Consumers of laptops and mobile phones want to replace traditional login with facial recognition and other types of advanced biometric authentication technology.' "Said Arun Jayaseelan, senior product marketing manager for OmniVision." Biometrics like dual-sensor solutions such as Windows Hello Applications are only affordable for high-end notebooks because they require a second dedicated IR camera. With the OV9738, OmniVision offers a single sensor solution for mainstream laptops. '
The OV9738 is available in 720 resolution at 30 frames per second and incorporates OmniVision's industry-leading RGB-Ir technology to improve near-infrared light quantum conversion efficiency and reduce LED power consumption. The OV9738 uses PureCel Plus technology to reduce Color crosstalk helps to provide the best color reproduction quality.
The OV9738 Image Sensor is now available for engineering samples. Contact your OmniVision marketing representative for more information.
About Howell Technology OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, delivers stunning image quality with award-winning CMOS imaging technology that is now sold by many consumer and commercial Areas used include cell phones, notebooks, tablets, webcams, digital cameras and camcorders, security surveillance, entertainment, automotive and medical imaging systems, etc. For more information, visit www.ovt.com