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OmniVision (R) Technologies Incorporated, based in Sunnyvale, California, develops high performance semiconductor image sensors. The firm is known for its OmniPixel (R), OmniPixel2 (TM), and CameraChip (TM) single chip complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors. The components, which support a variety of display resolutions, are used in mobile telephones, security systems, interactive video games, medical diagnostic devices, desktop computers, and automotive imaging systems. The firm's 3Mp and 5Mp sensors are employed in a variety of digital still cameras. OmniVision Technologies' components consume a limited amount of power. They are offered in digital and analog output editions. The firm's OmniPixel technology, developed in 2004, optimizes display resolutions and color fidelity. The company also is known for its OmniPixel2 technology, introduced in 2005. OmniPixel2, employed with 1.3Mp camera telephone sensors, increases pixel density and optimizes the performance of smaller pixels. OmniVision Technologies also is known for its Wavefront Coding optics, sensor, and processor optimization technology, which is marketed under the TrueFocus (TM) name. OmniVision Technologies has acquired CDM Optics. The firm maintains additional offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. OmniVision Technologies went public in 2000. The company is listed on NASDAQ under the OVTI symbol.
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