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original camera design resulted in finished cameras that are only 6 mm thin – a feat
which earned them the distinction of “World’s Thinnest Camera Ever” by Guinness™
World Records. The thickness of most SMaL-enabled cameras is roughly the equivalent
of a stack of 3 or 4 credit cards. If stacked on top of each other, all the slim cameras
SMaL has enabled in the past 2 years would reach an impressive height of 19,685 feet –
more than 20 times the height of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Industry’s Highest Dynamic Range and Longest Battery Life
All SMaL credit card camera kits feature two proprietary technologies that are
unmatched by any CMOS or CCD sensor in the industry: Autobrite and Longevity™.
Autobrite intelligent exposure technology provides hundreds of times more dynamic
range than standard cameras, so details in both bright and dim areas are clearly visible
at the same time. Camera users no longer have to worry about the position of the sun
when snapping a photo – Autobrite solves this problem for them by adapting to the
lighting conditions.
SMaL’s Longevity ultra-low-power design with rechargeable battery uses roughly 90%
less power than traditional digital cameras. Since the camera charges automatically
during USB download and stores enough charge for more than 200 shots (with 1.5” LCD
and 100% strobe flash usage), it is virtually impossible to run down the battery.
High Integration Means Small Form Factors, High Quality
The high level of integration in SMaL’s kit results in cameras with only one-half the
number of components required by designs from other companies. This low component
count means smaller form factors, higher product reliability and higher manufacturing
yield – all contributing to lower overall cost. Due to the vertically integrated imager and
optics, SMaL designs produce sharper, crisper images compared to cameras using off-
the-shelf optical components.
All SMaL rapid development kits include everything OEMs require to get to market fast:
color CMOS image sensor with Autobrite, ASIC controller, lithium-polymer