Spectricity Appoints Country Manager for Japan
Mechelen, Belgium, April 29, 2024 — Spectricity, a leader in advanced spectral imaging solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shigeaki Takehara as Country Manager for Japan. Takehara brings over 35 years of experience in driving growth and innovation to semiconductor, software, and AI industries.
Prior to joining Spectricity, Takehara served as President and Country Manager for leading high-tech companies including Lattice Semiconductor, Silicon Image, and Genesis Microchip. He holds a JDLA Generalist license from the Japan Deep Learning Association, affirming his expertise in AI technologies. His deep understanding and experience in the tech industry makes him well-suited to boost Spectricity’s efforts in Japan.
“Takehara’s expertise in AI and semiconductor technology, along with his deep understanding of the Japanese market, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence in Asia." - David Yao, VP of Worldwide Sales, Spectricity
“Japan's quick adoption of advanced technologies is ideal for the transformative potential of spectral imaging, particularly with the integration of AI. It will revolutionize quality control automation in manufacturing, diagnostic accuracy in healthcare, functionality of consumer electronics, and efficiency in agriculture. These advancements are important for propelling Japan’s industries forward, and Spectricity is at the forefront of this innovation.” - Shigeaki Takehara, Country Manager - Japan, Spectricity
About Spectricity
Spectricity is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Belgium, specializing in the development and manufacturing of spectral sensing solutions for consumer and mobile devices. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from imec, Spectricity has quickly established itself as a pioneer in the field, driven by a deep patent portfolio and a commitment to innovation. With the aim of bringing true colors to all mobile devices, Spectricity’s technology promises to unlock new possibilities for accurate color photography, personalized cosmetics, e-commerce applications, and beyond.
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Spectricity Appoints New Vice President of Worldwide Sales
Mechelen, Belgium, April 15, 2024 — Spectricity, a leading innovator in spectral sensing solutions for mobile and consumer devices, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Yao as Vice President of Worldwide Sales. This key addition to the leadership leverages David’s extensive experience to steer the company through emerging markets and novel applications in spectral imaging.
David brings to Spectricity over 25 years of experience in global sales leadership and business development within the technology sector, most notably in semiconductor and materials companies. His expertise spans across Asia Pacific and Greater China regions, having held significant roles at Azumo, Keyssa, Nanoco Technologies, Cambrios, and other leading technology
firms.
In his new role at Spectricity, David will oversee the company’s sales operations, with a particular focus on key markets including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, and the United States. He will collaborate closely with the marketing, R&D, applications, and operations teams to execute company strategies, develop key customer relationships, and drive design-ins and design-wins to fuel the company's revenue growth.
“I am honored to join Spectricity as Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Spectricity is redefining the imaging and video capture industry by offering a level of spectral data sophistication beyond traditional RGB imaging systems. This enables image signal processors and central processing units to more accurately match captured colors with those displayed, improve post-image processing, white point balancing, and object recognition, among other advancements. The integration of AI with Spectricity’s spectral data opens up endless possibilities, extending our reach into various applications such as smartphones, security cameras, DSLR cameras, IP cameras, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and AR/VR technologies.”
- David Yao, VP of Worldwide Sales, Spectricity
“David’s appointment comes at a crucial time as we continue to innovate and lead in spectral imaging technology. His wealth of experience and deep understanding of the global technology landscape will be invaluable as we expand our reach and bring our groundbreaking spectral sensing solutions to more devices and industries around the world.”
- Glenn Vandevoorde, CEO, Spectricity
With the introduction of the S1 spectral imager, Spectricity is at the forefront of enhanced photographic authenticity, enabling a multitude of applications that benefit from true color capture. The company’s drive to innovate the future of spectral imaging set it apart as a leader in this transformative technology.
About Spectricity
Spectricity is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Belgium, specializing in the development and manufacturing of spectral sensing solutions for consumer and mobile devices. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from imec, Spectricity has quickly established itself as a pioneer in the field, driven by a deep patent portfolio and a commitment to innovation. With the aim of bringing true colors to all mobile devices, Spectricity’s technology promises to unlock new possibilities for accurate color photography, personalized cosmetics, e-commerce applications, and beyond.
For more information about Spectricity and its technologies, please visit spectricity.com.
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Spectricity Announces Collaboration with Qualcomm to Bring Spectral Imaging to Next Generation Smartphones, Unlocking Accurate Color and Seeing Beyond What’s Visible.
Both companies agree on the development of a native reference design for use with premium Snapdragon® mobile platforms.
Barcelona, Spain, February 26, 2024 — Spectricity announces a collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. for Spectricity to develop native reference design support for use with premium Snapdragon® mobile platforms and Spectricity’s spectral image sensor products.
The collaboration will allow for a faster, more efficient implementation for OEMs to integrate spectral imaging in their mobile devices. This in turn can bring significant improvements for camera AWB (automatic white balancing) performance, resulting in more accurate and more pleasing photography, including portraits with accurate skin tone. New applications including e-commerce cosmetics, color picking, as well as skin health analysis are also enabled.
“Qualcomm Technologies is committed to delivering revolutionary image capabilities in our premium mobile platforms to consumers”, said Judd Heape, VP of Product Management at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “By collaborating with Spectricity, we can enable these cutting-edge technologies to offer advanced spectral image sensor integrations for extraordinary camera experiences.”
Glenn Vandevoorde, CEO of Spectricity: “We are committed to bringing spectral imaging to smartphones. Our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies., is a critical step in enabling OEMs to build better cameras for their mobile products, and new, differentiated applications that will improve our daily life, including health. We’re excited to enable this for use on the world's most popular mobile SoC platform.”
About spectral imaging
Spectricity’s unique and patented CMOS multispectral imaging technology extends the paradigm of RGB 3-color filters to 16 or more filters. It allows the measurement of spectral signatures of light for each pixel, to extract properties about the light source or objects in the scene. This in turn enables better white point measurement, or extraction of skin biomarkers such as blood volume of melanin.
Spectricity’s S1 is the world's first truly-miniature spectral camera module for mobile devices, leveraging Spectricity’s CMOS high-volume supply chain, as well as its spectral imaging software IP. The technology and the products powered by it are the fruit of more than 15 years of research and development.
Availability
An evaluation and software development kit featuring compatibility with Spectricity’s S1 spectral image sensor is expected to be available from Spectricity this year.
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About Spectricity
Spectricity, a Belgium-based fabless company founded in 2018, stands at the forefront of spectral sensing solutions crafted with advanced CMOS technologies. Fueled by venture capital and an exclusively-licensed patent portfolio from imec, a global leader in nano-electronics and digital technologies, Spectricity pioneers innovations designed for high-volume production and integration into consumer and mobile devices.
With a commitment to sensing beyond the visible, Spectricity's vision is to enhance life through unparalleled spectral information, anytime, anywhere. Its mission revolves around enabling the widespread adoption of spectral imaging by seamlessly integrating miniaturized sensing solutions. Spectricity's disruptive innovations, protected by a comprehensive collection of patents, strive for accessibility and affordability, opening doors to new possibilities in various consumer markets.
MWC 2024: Spectricity and the Future of Mobile Camera Imaging
We are excited to be part of MWC Barcelona, 2024, where we will be showcasing our cutting-edge multispectral imaging technology. Join us at the Belgian Pavilion (Hall 7, Stand 7G51) for a live demo of our S1 multispectral camera and discover firsthand the potential this technology has for applications even beyond the realm of mobile devices.
What is the S1?
After 15 years of research, Spectricity developed the revolutionary S1, a miniaturized multispectral camera module. Diverging from traditional cameras with 3-channel RGB filters, the S1 utilizes 16 filters per pixel. This allows capturing details across spectrum wavelengths imperceptible to the human eye. Enhanced automatic white balancing (AWB) capabilities further empower the S1, enabling it to record spectral signatures with unparalleled accuracy. The outcome is a series of breathtaking, true-to-life color images consistently achieved across various light sources.
Why it matters?
Spectral imaging's roots trace to Newton’s 19th Century experiments with prisms for light dispersal, followed by the development of filters to capture different wavelengths of light for color photography. In the mid-20th century, spectral imaging applied to aerospace, remote sensing, and medical diagnostics. Despite advancements, broader spectral imaging adoption faced challenges, such as bulky size, reliance on specialized equipment, and high costs. They were simply impractical for integration into the broad realm of consumer devices or applications where portability and cost-effectiveness are crucial.
Spectricity's S1 addresses these challenges, leveraging a miniature form factor, high-speed, and flexible CMOS technology. Low power consumption and high-efficiency output enhance efficiency for a wide array of applications. This ensures S1 integration is not only cost-efficient but also well-suited for high-volume mass production. With the flexibility that CMOS provides, Spectricity can tailor design to integrate seamlessly with devices across a myriad of applications.
Want to witness it yourself?
Live demonstrations of our technology and S1 camera will be featured at the Belgian Pavilion of MWC 2024 from 26 to 29 February (Hall 7, Stand 7G51). Please join us to experience this remarkable camera first-hand.
Don’t miss our exclusive workshop on 28 February, where experts, including Axel Clouet from Yole, Pierre-Yves Maitre from DXOMARK, Troels Marstrand from Revea, Jonathan Borremans from Spectricity and others will provide insights into the intricacies of multispectral imaging, its applications, and the future it holds for various industries. It is an opportunity to understand how the technology and our S1 can revolutionize your specific field. Seats are limited, so, register early to secure your attendance: register here. To schedule a meeting with us at MWC, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Stay connected!
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Glenn Vandevoorde Appointed as CEO of Spectricity, Pioneering Multispectral Imaging Technology
Mechelen, Belgium, January 26, 2024 — Spectricity, an innovator in multispectral imaging technology, has appointed Glenn Vandevoorde as its new Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Glenn will spearhead the company's strategic vision, innovation, and global growth.
As a seasoned tech industry leader, Glenn brings with him a wealth of experience and a track record of transformative success. Glenn’s tenure of various CEO roles in start-ups marks his ability to drive technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. In joining Spectricity, Glenn embarks on a new chapter, poised to lead the company's charge in revolutionizing color imaging through its ground-breaking S1 multispectral camera.
“Leading this visionary team, our mission is to reshape the future of imaging technology. Spectricity is primed to redefine industry standards, and I am honored to guide us towards a future where each pixel narrates a richer and more compelling story.”
- Glenn Vandevoorde, Chief Executive Officer, Spectricity
Glenn's appointment underscores a strategic move as Spectricity enters an exciting new phase of scaling innovation into the market across diverse industries and applications.
“As we enter a new phase of scaling innovation, Glenn’s leadership will play a pivotal role in unlocking the full potential of our multispectral imaging technology across diverse industries and applications. This marks an exciting chapter for Spectricity, and we are confident Glenn will lead us to unprecedented success.”
- Pieter Vorenkamp, Chairman of the Board, Spectricity
Spectricity thanks outgoing CEO Vincent Mouret for his outstanding leadership, directing the company’s research and product development towards this pivotal point of scaling, and releasing its first product into the market.
About Spectricity
Spectricity, a Belgium-based fabless company founded in 2018, stands at the forefront of spectral sensing solutions crafted with advanced CMOS technologies. Fueled by venture capital and an exclusively-licensed patent portfolio from imec, a global leader in nano-electronics and digital technologies, Spectricity pioneers innovations designed for high-volume production and integration into consumer and mobile devices.
With a commitment to sensing beyond the visible, Spectricity's vision is to enhance life through unparalleled spectral information, anytime, anywhere. Its mission revolves around enabling the widespread adoption of spectral imaging by seamlessly integrating miniaturized sensing solutions. Spectricity's disruptive innovations, protected by a comprehensive collection of patents, strive for accessibility and affordability, opening doors to new possibilities in various consumer markets.
See the world in true colors: the first smartphone with multispectral imaging camera makes its global debut at CES
Setting a new benchmark: Spectricity showcases ground-breaking smartphone camera color-matching technology in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, 08-January-2024 - Spectricity, the multispectral imaging solution provider for high-volume and mobile devices, is showcasing its ground-breaking color-matching technology by integrating the first multispectral camera in a smartphone enabling ‘true colors’ on smartphone photos.
- Spectricity has integrated the first multispectral camera in a smartphone
Most of us have been disappointed for some time with our smartphone’s inability to replicate the colors we see, whether in a less-than-perfect picture of an amazing sunset, a poor skin tone, or a mismatched paint sample in the DIY store. This is because smartphones are, in essence, color-blind. They are unable to measure color accurately, due to faulty automatic white balancing that wrongly estimates the white point. These hopelessly random colors will be a thing of the past thanks to Spectricity's multispectral camera.
- True colors all the time, more accurate than the naked eye
Spectricity’s crucial breakthrough has been in its revolutionary “S1” multispectral camera which provides the information necessary for accurate color reproduction. It measures the spectrum of light at 16 wavelengths, in every pixel of the camera. This results in a better white point assessment, which in turn delivers true consistent colors. The camera can also assess colors more accurately than the naked eye giving a true color representation of everything from paint to skin tone. This spectral camera ends all guesswork: colors on smartphone photos will now be true to reality.
- Ready for global breakthrough: this camera can be in any smartphone within 2 years
The delivery of consistent color is an issue recognized and acknowledged in the industry. With photography and camera capability being major drivers for smartphone upgrades, Spectricity’s innovation, which could be in every smartphone within two years, has created a great deal of interest. Currently being tested by almost every major smartphone manufacturer, it is set to have a significant commercial impact on the consumer devices industry.
Its application extends beyond mere aesthetics and far into e-commerce, as the development will allow more accurate assessment of the color of online purchases as well as true skin tone and foundation matching, virtual make-up try-on, accurate lipstick, hair dye matching, and expert advice from your phone.
Furthermore, the application of Spectricity's camera offers far-reaching possibilities in the medical field: for example, online tracking of diseases and providing advice in the area of health and well-being can be improved with it.
Vincent Mouret, CEO of Spectricity, comments: “This camera brings unprecedented color accuracy from laboratory instruments to phones. In most cases, the detected color cannot be distinguished from the true color with the naked eye. Finally, your pictures can be color-consistent, and you can measure and save the true color of objects or skin with your phone. This opens the door to e-commerce for remote personalized cosmetic and retail use cases.”
Jonathan Borremans, CTO of Spectricity adds: “Every smartphone vendor confirms the problem and is struggling to solve the issue. Spectricity is in pole position to deliver the technology to solve the issue. By 2026 these spectral cameras are expected to become mainstream in every phone, as predicted by Yole Development."
Yole Development is a leading market research, technology, and strategy analysis company.
About Spectricity
Spectricity was incorporated in 2018 and is backed by international VCs to bring spectral imaging to mobile devices. With 35 employees, Spectricity has offices in Belgium, the USA, Taipei, Shanghai and Malaysia.
The S1 is currently under evaluation by major smartphone makers. EVKs are available for device manufacturers driving large volumes.
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Meet us at CES 2024 where we will unveil new premieres in smartphone photography. Book a demo and stay tuned!
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Spectricity introduces true colors with the S1-M camera module for mobile devices
Barcelona, ESP, 27-02-2023 – After introducing the S1, the first sensor to deliver true color through a smartphone camera, Spectricity is now launching a miniature camera module using this cutting-edge technology. This first miniature, mobile device-ready multispectral image sensor, was introduced as a groundbreaking new technology at CES last month. The technology is expected to be adopted in all smartphones coming years.
The new camera module, announced at MWC in Barcelona, integrates the S1 image sensor with an optimized custom miniature lens for spectral imaging in a compact module. The camera module is compatible with mobile devices and smartphone integration thanks to its truly miniature form factor.
Spectricity also announces a partnership with high-volume camera module manufacturer Namuga. Tae Youn Won, the CEO of Namuga says: “We are very excited to work with Spectricity to develop and manufacture the next-level camera module with the S1 sensor. One can’t imagine modern personal life today without sharing daily content. Now, this can be taken to a next level with Spectricity’s improvement in color fidelity combined with Namuga’s experience in manufacturing and module development.”
Spectricity is delighted to partner with Namuga says Vincent Mouret, CEO of Spectricity: “We are excited to work with Namuga’s experienced team for this high-volume product. A high-volume camera module is essential for mobile device integration. We expect the first smartphone models with the S1 to be released as soon as in 2024 and all smartphones to include our technology within the coming years.”
The smartphone camera will no longer be colorblind
The S1 spectral image sensor solves color fidelity issues of smartphone cameras and can measure true color through the spectral signature of an object.
The S1 was recognized as a technology breakthrough at the recent edition of CES: it’s the first truly miniaturized, mass-manufacturable mobile spectral image sensor. At the same time, it captures the full visible and near-infrared range at video rates, required for mobile applications. It’s suited as a companion sensor to the main cameras in a smartphone.
Jonathan Borremans, CTO: “The S1-M camera module marks another phenomenal advance over any multispectral camera on the market. No one to date has managed to fit these specs into a miniature module. The S1-M can be integrated into any mobile device.”
Spectral imaging will fix the poor camera color fidelity of smartphones and consumer devices. Despite all advances in image sensor and camera technology, smartphones still cannot capture true color as they are limited by 3 color channels: red, green, and blue.
Jonathan Borremans: “Essentially, even your high-end smartphone camera is color blind. The S1 uses richer spectral signature data, resulting in much higher color fidelity in your pictures. We’re confident that spectral imaging will become essential in all devices including a camera.”
As part of the smartphone camera of the future, the S1 spectral camera sensor will drive innovation in consumer devices in personalized cosmetics, health and wellness, e-commerce, smart gardening, and authentication.
About Spectricity
Spectricity was incorporated in 2018 and is backed by international VCs to bring spectral imaging to mobile devices. Spectricity has offices in Belgium, the USA, Taipei, and Malaysia.
The S1 is currently under evaluation by major smartphone makers. EVKs are available for device manufacturers driving large volumes.
Meet us at MWC 2023 in Barcelona
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