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News Release from: OmniVision
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 29 March 2006
CMOS sensors provide automotive rear
view
One of the world's largest suppliers of automotive parts and accessories has chosen OmniVision's CMOS image sensors for its rear-view camera products.
OmniVision Technologies has been selected by Hella KGaA Hueck and Co, one of the world's largest suppliers of automotive parts and accessories, to supply CMOS image sensors for Hella's rear-view camera products The colour camera for the rear-view driver assistance system combines OmniVision's and Hella's expertise in lighting, optics and electronic development
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 21 Feb 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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"OmniVision has proven to be a valuable partner in developing our rear-view camera products", said Rolf Kuepper, Product Line Manager at Hella.
"Their experience in CMOS imaging technology and their dedication to meeting the stringent requirements of automotive components were key to the successful development of this product".
"We are honoured to have been selected by Hella to supply sensors into a market that demands the highest quality of products", said Inayat Khajasha, Senior Product Marketing Manager.
"We have worked very closely with Hella and utilised their guidance and support to qualify our sensors for their automotive applications".
"We look forward to a long and mutually rewarding relationship with Hella, and a bright future for OmniVision in the automotive market".
The Hella rear view camera system includes an integrated CMOS camera with an aperture angle of more than 120 degrees enabling the whole area behind a vehicle to be within the field of view.
When drivers put their vehicle into reverse, they are shown an ergonomic colour image on a display that adjusts itself to the ambient light level.
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