However, OmniVision did surprise investors in February when it announced a 5.17 megapixel auto-focus camera module for mobile handsets based around the OV5623 CameraChip sensor.

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Embedding this camera module in mobile devices such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and smartphones will contribute to the development of a wide range of new, innovative communications tools.

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Manufacturers who embed the Archer module into their mobile platforms can accelerate their time-to-market with innovative new 60GHz enabled products capable of delivering high-definition wireless video connectivity between portable devices and large displays.

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If aimed at mobile phones, foneGEAR should probably produce a smaller module in order to make the entire kit more portable.

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RIM''s SEM is the backend solution for carriers that can securely manage credentials on SIM (subscriber identity module) cards installed in all types of NFC-capable mobile devices.

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"Sierra Wireless has offered wireless modules with LTE support since 2010, and Qualcomm Gobi technology has been important to the success of our LTE module program, " said Dan Schieler, senior vice president and general manager, Mobile Computing for Sierra Wireless.

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