More than a Digital Camera: Imaging Technologies for Mobile Devices

Technology Analysis

This new study examines and evaluates imaging technologies for mobile devices. Today’s camera smartphones are becoming more than just digital cameras; the image quality from a smartphone camera is almost the same quality as a standalone digital camera. Furthermore, new features like auto-focus, rapid fire shots, and facial detection add significant value to mobile devices with picture capturing capabilities. Gesture and facial recognition, and augmented reality are some of the primary technologies that will receive a significant boost from improving imaging technologies.

ABI Research provides an overview of imaging technologies for mobile devices. The report looks into new imaging capturing features, image sensors, image processor, and relevant new services. Shipment statistics are presented for embedded cameras in smartphones and media tablets by key regions. Additionally, new services aided by imaging technology are also published. Commentary is included for all tables and charts.

Table of Contents

  • 1. MORE THAN A DIGITAL CAMERA
    • 1.1. Image Sensor
    • 1.2. Imaging Processor
    • 1.3. News Services
  • 2. IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES AND CAMERAS IN MOBILE DEVICES
    • 2.1. New Services Enabled by Imaging Technologies
      • 2.1.1. Facial Recognition
      • 2.1.2. Gesture Recognition
      • 2.1.3. Augmented Reality
  • 3. OVERVIEW OF KEY PLAYERS
    • 3.1. Mobile OEMs for Imaging Technologies
      • 3.1.1. Apple
      • 3.1.2. HTC
      • 3.1.3. Nokia
      • 3.1.4. Samsung
      • 3.1.5. Sony Mobile
    • 3.2. Component Vendors for Imaging Technologies
      • 3.2.1. Aptina Imaging Corporation
      • 3.2.2. OmniVision Technologies
      • 3.2.3. Toshiba

Tables

  1. Penetration of Cameras by Smartphones and Media Tablets, World Market: 2012-2018
  2. Rear Camera Embedded in Smartphones by Key Region, World Market: 2012-2018
  3. Front Facing Camera in Smartphones by Key Region, World Market: 2012-2018
  4. Camera Embedded in Media Tablets by Key Region, World Market: 2012-2018
  5. Cameras in Smartphones and Media Tablets, World Market: 2012-2018
  6. New Services Enabled by Imaging Technologies, World Market: 2012-2018

Charts

  1. Number of Cameras Embedded in Mobile Devices, World Market: 2012-2018
  2. Front Facing Camera in Smartphones by Key Region, World Market: 2012-2018
  3. Cameras in Mobile Devices, 2012
  4. Rear Cameras in Smartphones by Megapixels, Shipments in 2H 2011 - 1H 2012

Figures

  1. Sony Back-illuminated Type CMOS Sensor