DigitalOptics Corporation (DOC) is a

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-based technology company that designs and manufactures imaging systems for smartphones. DOC’s capabilities include optical design, camera module design and manufacturing, MEMS manufacturing, and image processing algorithms. In 2013, DOC introduced a camera module technology ( mems, cam) with a MEMS-based autofocus actuator. The technology is designed to replace

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components, while improving speed, power consumption, and precision of the autofocus function. DigitialOptics also provides embedded image processing and computational photography algorithms, including its face beautification, face detection, and multi-focus products. DigitalOptics Corporation operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of

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. DOC consists of the imaging and optics-related businesses acquired by Xperi. since 2005.

History

*1991 ''Digital Optics Corporation was founded out of the

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to develop micro-optics'' * 2005 ''Tessera Technologies, Inc. acquires assets of Shellcase for image sensor packaging technology'' *2006 ''Digital Optics Corporation acquired by Tessera Technologies, Inc.'' *2007 ''Tessera Technologies, Inc. acquires EyeSquad, a developer of digital auto-focus and optical zoom solutions for camera modules'' *2008 ''Tessera Technologies, Inc. acquires Fotonation, provider of embedded imaging solutions'' *2008 ''Siimpel commences production of MEMS autofocus for Motorola handsets'' *2009 ''Tessera Technologies, Inc. acquires Israel-based Dblur Technologies, a developer of software lens technology'' *2010 ''Tessera Technologies, Inc. acquires Siimpel Corporation, a developer of

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-based camera solutions'' *2012 '' DigitalOptics to acquire assets of Vista Point camera module business from

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'' *2013 ''DigitalOptics launches mems, cam product'', Engadget.com, March 5, 2013. Retrieved March 5, 2013.

References

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