DigitalOptics Corporation
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Imaging technology, Optics manufacturing |
| Predecessor | Digital Optics Corporation |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Fate | Acquired by Tessera Technologies (now Xperi) |
| Headquarters | San Jose , United States |
Area served | Global |
| Products | Optical components, camera modules, MEMS technology, image processing algorithms, embedded imaging software |
| Owner | Xperi |
| Parent | Xperi |
DigitalOptics Corporation (DOC) is a technology firm headquartered in San Jose, California that focuses on imaging solutions for mobile devices. The company develops and produces optical components, camera modules, MEMS technology, and advanced image processing algorithms.
In 2013, DOC launched the mems|cam camera module, which incorporates a MEMS-driven autofocus actuator. This innovation substitutes conventional voice coil motor mechanisms, resulting in improved autofocus responsiveness, energy efficiency, and accuracy.
Additionally, DOC provides embedded image processing and computational photography software offerings such as face beautification, face detection, and multi-focus capabilities.
As a fully owned subsidiary of Xperi, DOC includes the imaging and optics divisions acquired by Xperi since 2005.
History
- 1991: Established at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a focus on micro-optics development.
- 2005: Tessera Technologies acquires Shellcase’s image sensor packaging assets.
- 2006: Tessera Technologies (currently Xperi) purchases Digital Optics Corporation.
- 2007: Acquisition of EyeSquad by Tessera, a company specializing in digital autofocus and optical zoom for camera modules.
- 2008: Tessera acquires FotoNation, a provider of embedded imaging technologies.
- 2008: Siimpel initiates production of MEMS autofocus solutions for Motorola handsets.
- 2009: Tessera acquires Dblur Technologies from Israel, known for its software lens innovations.
- 2010: Siimpel Corporation, focusing on MEMS camera technology, is acquired by Tessera.
- 2012: DigitalOptics takes over Vista Point’s camera module business assets from Flextronics.
- 2013: Introduction of the mems|cam product by DigitalOptics featuring MEMS autofocus technology.