Light, the computational imaging company behind the L16 camera, has announced it`s partnering with Sony Semiconductor Solutions `to jointly work on development and marketing of multi-image sensor solutions.`
According to a press release shared today, the two companies have signed an agreement that `allows Light to use and recommend to its customers and partners, Sony´s image sensors built in Light´s computational imaging solutions and reference designs.`
Simply put, the agreement means Light will combine its experience and intellectual property in the world of multi-camera designs and computational photography with Sony`s imaging sensors to build future devices. Specifically, the press release mentions the partnership will help `to create new multi-camera applications and solutions beginning with the introduction of smartphones containing four or more cameras.`
Light previously announced its intentions of bringing its multi-camera technology to smartphones, going so far as to show off various concepts and prototypes it`s developed that include between five and nine camera modules.
Bradley Lauterbach, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Product Design at Light, also said back in December 2017, `one manufacturer is already at work on a Light-enabled phone, and more are in the works.` It`s unknown if Lauterbach was referencing Sony, but whoever the manufacturer was, it appears clear now Sony will be the company behind the sensors.
Press release:
Light Announces Joint Development with Sony Semiconductors Solutions Corporation of Multi-Image Sensor Solutions Reference Designs
Focused on Multi-Camera Applications for Smartphones with Four or more Cameras
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Light, the leader in advanced computational imaging announces the agreement with Sony Semiconductor Solutions, the leader in the Image Sensor industry to jointly work on development and marketing of multi-image sensor solutions.
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