Toshiba has launched the industry’s ‘’first’’ dual camera module for smartphones, tablets and mobile devices.

If Toshiba innovations capabilities are well appreciated and proved, progressively, due to the increasing demand in mobile market, Toshiba must double its efforts in time -to- market and R&D.

Today, the Japanese company, has unveiled its dual camera module for smartphones, tablets and mobile devices. Billed as the ‘’first^’’ dual camera module for smartphones,

tablets and mobile devices, the “TCM9518MD” incorporates twin 1/4 inch optical format 5-megapixel CMOS camera modules (5 megapixels x 2 arrays) and simultaneously outputs recorded images and depth data.

Connectikpeople can observe that, images captured with the module can subsequently be manipulated to change the depth of field and point of focus.

Pending its availability by January 2014, with mass production scheduled for April 2014, Connectikpeople may recall that, the dedicated companion LSI of the “TCM9518MD” measures and appends depth data to objects in the image.

According to Toshiba, these data can be used for a wide variety of applications, including focus and defocus, and even to extract and erase objects from the picture. Used in combination with customers’ applications, the module supports the creation of new functions.

The companion LSI generates 13-megapixel images by upscaling images taken by the twin 5-megapixel cameras.

Regarding the key Features of the New Product, Connectikpeople has nabbed:
1. Simultaneous Output of Depth Data (Depth Map) and Deep Focus Image

2. Output of 13-Megapixel Image

3. Digital Focus Function

About Toshiba
Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion).