Feb 15 2011
Pelican Imaging has developed a new prototype array camera that is ideal for mobile products. The company also announced its Technical Advisory Board, consisting of Dr. Bedabrata Pain, Professor Shree K. Nayar, and Professor Marc Levoy.
The technical board will utilize its experience in computational imaging to guide the company’s camera solution for tablets and smart phones.
Pelican has developed a camera array architecture and intellectual property with 12 twelve patent-pending application in image reconstruction algorithms, sensors, and array optics. The camera enhances the video and image quality and facilitates in developing thin smart phones. It also incorporates features such as gesture control and 3-D depth and allows users to interact with the image.
Marc Levoy stated that the company’s technology brings new capabilities such as programmable frame rates, foveal imaging, and post-capture focusing to cameras. He added that the company has been examining these aspects of computational photography by utilizing the Stanford Multi-Camera Array.