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For Release on May 30th
e-con Systems Launches 5-Megapixel UAC Autofocus USB Camera Module
e-CAM51_USB utilizes OmniVision’s OV5640 image sensor to render high quality images
ST. LOUIS and CHENNAI, India — May 30th, 2012 — e-con Systems Inc., a leadingembedded design services company specializing in development of advanced camera solutions
announces the launch of USB Camera - e-CAM51_USB, which houses a 5-megapixel
pluggable Autofocus Camera Module e-CAM52_5640_MOD based on OmniVision’s OV5640
CMOS image sensor. The e-CAM51_USB supports GPIO and microphone with an integrated
analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The e-CAM51_USB is USB Video Class (UVC) and USB
Audio Class (UAC) compliant and hence doesn’t require any device driver installation on the PCside.
OmniVision’s OV5640 CameraChip™ sensor, which is part of the e-CAM52_5640_MOD, has
an embedded ISP. The sensor features automatic image control functions including automatic
exposure control (AEC), automatic white balance (AWB), automatic band filter (ABF), 50/60Hzautomatic luminance detection, and automatic black level calibration (ABLC). Majority of thesefeatures are supported in e-CAM51_USB through the standard UVC protocol allowing all thethird party applications on Linux and Windows based Operating Systems be able to work with
our USB camera without any issues. The specialty features of e-CAM51_USB, such as GPIO
control, Autofocus control and status, Manual focus etc., are supported through UVC Extension
Unit interface. E-con Systems supports the developers with an Extended API DLL to leveragethese features and supplies sample application that demonstrates these features.
“e-con Systems’ UAC Autofocus USB Camera is a highly compelling stand-alone camera
solution based on OmniVision’s 5-megapixel SoC sensor,” commented Robbert Emery,business development manager at OmniVision. “OmniVision’s OV5640 image sensor offers
on-chip image signal processing, including the 3A functions, JPEG compression, color
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Fig: e-CAM51_USB which houses the 5MP Camera Module e-CAM52_5640_MOD
Target applications include Document Camera Visualizers, Interactive Teaching & Meeting
Solutions, OCR, Scientific Research, Telemedicine/Health, Biometrics and Robotics. These aresome of the markets where 5-megapixel resolutions are a must.
―e-CAM51_USB is e-con’s 5MP USB camera solution that offers state-of-the art 5MP still image
capturing capabilities along with the 720p and 1080p video streaming capability. With theadditional UVC extension features, this would enable our customers to develop interestingproducts and solutions based on our e-CAM51_USB camera and e-con is also geared to help
our customers to customize the same for meeting end applications‖ said Mr. Ashok Babu,President, e-con Systems
Customers interested in evaluating the e-CAM51_USB can request for samples from e-con
Systems’ website http://www.e-consystems.com/5MP-usb-cameraboard.asp. Samples will beavailable from June 18, 2012.
Customization services
Customers, who are interested in customizing e-CAM51_USB, can contact e-con Systems
directly with their requirements. e-con Systems can redesign the module to suit customer’s form
factor or any other special requirement. Please send email to sales@e-consystems.com forfurther enquiries.
For more information, please visit the 5-megapixel USB Camera page and video demo.
About e-CAM
e-CAM is e-con Systems’ Camera reference design product line featuring a camera board witha camera module with options for either parallel or USB interface. e-con offers off the shelf USB
cameras like e-CAM21_USB – 2 Megapixel USB fixed focus camera, e-CAM33_USB – 3
Megapixel USB autofocus camera with UAC & GPIO support and the just launched eCAM51_USB. On the parallel interface camera board, e-con Systems offers support for a wide
variety of processors with drivers for WinCE, Linux and Android.
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For more information, please visit www.e-consystems.com/cameramodule.asp and www.econsystems.com/cameraboard.asp.

About e-con Systems
e-con Systems is an embedded product development services company focused on concept toproduct solutions with a strong technology leadership in camera solutions.
e-con Systems has expertise in mobile application processors including PXA320, Freescale
i.MX53x, TI OMAP35x, TI AM/DM37x and Digital Media Processors DM355/DM365 and has
been using its product engineering services to help customers develop products based mainly
on camera-like Stereo vision systems, video surveillance equipment, IP cameras, Low vision aid
equipment and document visualizers.

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For more information please contact:
Harishankkar
e-con Systems Inc., +1 314 732 1152
e-con Systems India Pvt. Ltd., +91 44 42033600
email: sales@e-consystems.com
Website: http://www.e-consystems.com

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