1. Market demand continues to grow, and application scenarios are developing in a diversified way
USB camera modules have been widely used in many fields due to their convenient connection methods, easy development, installation and use. The following are several main application scenarios for USB camera modules:
Video conferencing: With the rise of remote work, video conferencing systems have become an essential tool for enterprises. High-definition voice and images make USB camera modules the core components of video conferencing and video chat systems, and the market demand continues to grow;
Education industry: The booming online education market has made USB camera modules widely used in the field of distance education, for classroom interaction, live teaching, high-speed scanning and other scenarios;
Face recognition equipment: USB single & binocular face recognition camera modules are widely used in various face recognition terminal devices, such as gate machines, all-in-one machines, bank monitoring, face card punching machines, face PADs, authentication comparison, face payment devices, etc. Used as access control and authentication devices, its application makes transactions more convenient and intelligent. These technologies are particularly useful in high-traffic scenes such as subway stations and railway stations, and can effectively improve verification efficiency and security;
Medical beauty: The continuous growth of medical technology has promoted the selection and application of USB camera modules for medical devices and medical beauty equipment. Visual operation assists doctors in diagnosis and treatment, providing convenience, efficiency and accuracy, such as tongue diagnosis, auxiliary first aid, oral mirror, otoscope, hysteroscope, skin detection... etc. It has a wide range of applications and strong market demand.
Machine vision: With the further development of intelligent manufacturing and automation technology, the application of USB camera modules in the field of machine vision requires high-precision and high-reliability operation, including automated detection, precise measurement, object positioning and identification, and other applications will be more extensive;
Visual doorbell: With the growth of smart home and security needs, the application prospects of USB camera modules in the field of visual doorbell are promising. High-performance USB camera modules can not only meet basic security monitoring needs, but also provide clearer and smarter image recognition functions, thereby promoting the development of this field. However, the current main shipments are still within 2 million pixels;
Live streaming: The rise of e-commerce live streaming has driven the demand for USB camera modules in the field of live streaming, such as live streaming, game live streaming, outdoor sports shooting, etc. The use of USB cameras has also become part of the entertainment needs of individual users.
In-vehicle imaging:
Increasing demand in the field of automotive electronics: With the development of automotive intelligence, camera modules play an important role in vehicle safety, driving assistance, reversing images, etc. The output image of the USB camera will be clearer and more stable than the output image of other in-vehicle cameras, and the market for in-vehicle camera modules is showing a rapid growth trend.
2. Technological innovation drives market development, and product performance continues to improve
The development of the USB camera module market is inseparable from the promotion of technological innovation. In recent years, camera module technology has made continuous breakthroughs, such as high pixels, large angles, large depth of field, macro, telephoto, dual cameras, triple cameras, autofocus, etc., bringing a richer image feast to products such as smart hardware devices. Driven by technological innovation, the market demand for camera modules continues to grow.
High-definition image quality: With the advancement of sensor technology, USB camera modules have gradually achieved higher-definition image quality and color restoration to meet users' requirements for image quality. At present, USB2.0 camera modules have broken through the 50 million pixel limit, and 4K_USB cameras have been widely used in all walks of life.
Intelligent versatility: USB camera modules with integrated AI intelligent algorithms can realize functions such as face recognition, gesture recognition, behavior recognition, and morphology recognition. The author learned that companies like Taiwei Imaging that have technical customization capabilities can not only customize high-definition image quality but also customize various logical algorithms and hardware functions to improve user experience and enhance customer purchasing stickiness.
Portability customization: The USB camera has customized hardware design, lightweight and portable design, and a universal protocol that is easy to develop, so that the USB camera module can be better embedded in various mechanical equipment, more favored by customer engineering, and suitable for a variety of scenarios.
Compatibility: The USB camera interface is currently compatible with various devices that support UVC@UAC, and is easy to connect with various device systems such as Windows 32-bit/64-bit XP (SP2, SP3), Vista, 7, 8, 10, Linux or OS with UVC driver Android, macOS and other system devices. The versatility makes the USB camera module highly compatible and has many options.
3. Strong market demand for functional technologies
The versatility and flexibility of USB camera modules make them an ideal video capture solution for various application scenarios.
Personalized application scenario customization needs: In order to meet the needs of different user scenarios, the technology of USB cameras is constantly innovating and upgrading. USB camera modules will have more personalized customization designs, such as high pixel, high frame rate, wide dynamic range (WDR), global exposure, macro camera, telephoto camera, panoramic camera, infrared camera, binocular camera, trinocular camera, autofocus camera, foldable, wearable, miniaturized, extreme environment, special scene, special function... etc. The popularity of these high-definition video technologies has driven market growth.
In the future, USB cameras will focus on intelligence and versatility, integrate more intelligent functions and improve video resolution. Especially in the fields of video conferencing, medical beauty, distance education, smart home and security monitoring. With the development of virtual reality and augmented reality technology, USB cameras may also be used in new interactive methods to expand more application scenarios.
