But again professionals have found their own uses for this type of camera.

BBC: How tiny cameras have become big business

While Page Camera works with any type of paper, those from the Evernote Smart Notebook transfer with sharper text.

WSJ: The Cloud, Writ Large

The technology will work across tablets, smartphones and TV (assuming gamers have some type of Web camera).

FORBES: Connect

"IUS014F-Z" is an all-in-one imaging module type with a camera signal processing functions on the image sensor, with built-in auto-focus and image quality adjustment.

ENGADGET: Sony announces new Exmor RS cameraphone sensor: upgraded signal processing, HDR video recording

In addition to warding off droves of camera-clad onlookers at otherwise highly personal events, this type of arrangement guarantees both an image the stars approve of and a sum of money they pocket or, in many cases, donate to charity.

FORBES: Magazine Article

With DUAL IS, the combination of CMOS shift-type image stabilization and high-sensitivity shooting, both camera shake and subject blur are effectively reduced.

ENGADGET: Olympus expands its point-and-shoot offerings with Stylus VH-410 and VH-515

With CMOS shift-type image stabilization and DUAL IS for high-sensitivity shooting, camera shake is effectively reduced during telephoto shooting.

ENGADGET: Olympus introduces Stylus SP-820UZ, SP-720UZ cameras and SZ-14 binocular bundle

The MX-1's dual shake-reduction system couples the PENTAX-developed sensor-shift-type SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism with a digital SR mode to more effectively compensate for camera shake.

ENGADGET: Pentax launches brass-bodied MX-1 point-and-shoot: 12MP with 4X zoom (update: now with hands-on photos)