23 April 2007
FotoNation has announced that it was selected by Samsung Techwin to provide its patent-pending Face Tracker technology for the newly announced range of Samsung S1050 digital cameras.
FotoNation FaceTracker Technology automatically detects the presence of a subjects face and tracks the position of the face as it changes within the viewfinder preview.
FaceTracker is to be incorporated into Samsung's S1050, S850, L73, i70, i7, NV11 and L74 Wide digital cameras.
FotoNation is a world-leading independent provider of embedded imaging and communication solutions for the digital camera industry. The companys extensive portfolio of patented innovations includes in-camera red-eye removal technology, wireless connectivity, and face-recognition software. Over 50 million digital cameras have been shipped with licensed FotoNation Red-Eye detection and correction technology. FotoNation develops innovative solutions, patents, and products to enhance, extend, and simplify the picture taking and sharing experience. Clients include AOL, Canon, Hewlett-Packard, Kodak, Microsoft, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Samsung, Sanyo, and Sony, among others.
For more information, see www.fotonation.com