Sharp launches 3D HD mobile phone camera

Sharp has launched a 3D camera module for mobile devices capable of capturing high-definition (720p) 3D video images.

Sharp reckons that the innovation “will contribute to the development of a wide range of new, innovative communications tools.”

3D images are composed of two views taken using two cameras that simultaneously capture separate images for the right and left eyes. Consequently, a 3D camera requires peripheral circuitry to apply image processing to the two images, for example, to adjust color or to correct positioning between the images from the two cameras.

The tiny gadget will begin to ship in July, with mass production scheduled for later in 2010, according to Sharp.

Source - Sharp