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OPPO’s new era of Leadership in Image Technology 

05:51 PM | 19 Aug, 2022
OPPO’s new era of Leadership in Image Technology 
OPPO’s new era of Leadership in Image Technology 
OPPO’s new era of Leadership in Image Technology 
OPPO’s new era of Leadership in Image Technology 
OPPO’s new era of Leadership in Image Technology 
OPPO’s new era of Leadership in Image Technology 

Innovation alone is not enough in today’s era of rapid tech advancements – speed to market (STM) has become a critical success factor in the innovation industry, differentiating the pioneers from contenders and mere pretenders. As a global leader in smart devices, OPPO has always strived for the perfect balance between pioneering innovation and business growth – the precise zone that defines a decisive competitive advantage.

OPPO has been continuously focusing on the development and implementation of its imaging technologies as a way of providing users with an even better experience on OPPO smartphones. Based on over ten years of analysis of the needs of users, and the acquisition of its extensive know-how in cutting-edge technologies, OPPO has unveiled a series of technological breakthroughs.

As OPPO’s exploration of imaging technology goes deeper, new challenges appear. Most breakthroughs in imaging technology these days result from advances in computational photography. But despite some advances, the smartphone industry as a whole has so far failed to unlock the true power of these algorithms. However, this comes at the obvious drawbacks of using deficient image formats, which contain less information than uncompressed formats and offer less room for algorithms to make an impact.

To address this problem, OPPO believes that only by applying advanced computing power to every possible part of the image processing pipeline can we truly unlock the power of computational photography needed to bring about features such as 4K AI Night Video.

Based on this, OPPO has spent the last three years developing its first Cutting-edge Imaging NPU, MariSilicon X.

On December 2021, OPPO unveiled its first self-designed, game-changing NPU. With the launch of this breakthrough, OPPO announced its new global brand proposition, a beautiful summation of OPPO’s vision for the future: Inspiration Ahead.

MariSilicon X is OPPO’s first fully self-designed Neural Processing Unit (NPU). Built on 6nm process technology, MariSilicon X is a groundbreaking pairing of advanced NPU, ISP, and Multi-tier Memory Architecture. It delivers superlative image processing with ultra-high power efficiency., MariSilicon X boasts real-time RAW processing of 20bit Ultra HDR and 4K AI Night Video at the pixel level, amongst other cutting-edge capabilities. Debuting on the flagship Find X Pro, MariSilicon X promises the most advanced and powerful Imaging experience ever. 

The development of cutting-edge AI tech like MariSilicon X is no mean feat, certainly comparable to a dive in the deepest part of the sea. The very name of MariSilicon X is derived from the Mariana Trench - the deepest known part of the world’s oceans, where even the most experienced and skilled divers hesitate to tread. Conviction and rational need of a specific kind is surely a prerequisite for a journey that deep, the kind often also called madness.

With all due credit to the external chipset manufacturers, the need for the sharpest cutting-edge technology is getting bigger, especially in the case of flagship devices. The consistent evolution of AI is also opening many design avenues that may not currently be feasible for general Android platforms. Global smartphone giants utilizing their resources to address those needs on a platform level is a strategic approach that aims for the future.

OPPO integrated its software and hardware services in 2019 as part of its new strategy, investing serious sums in R&D since 2020 over a 3-year horizon. The move has already borne fruit with the revolutionary MariSilicon X.

OPPO has filed patents in more than 40 countries and regions. In 2021, OPPO ranks 3rd among global patent assignees, ranks 13th globally or 2nd among Chinese companies for Europe patent applications, and ranks among the top 50 US patent assignees. As of June 30, 2022, OPPO has filed over 80,000 patent applications and has more than 40,000 granted patents globally. Among these, 72,000 were utility patents, accounting for 90% of all OPPO patent applications. According to World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), OPPO ranks among the top 6 PCT filers in 2021.

If we look back, OPPO unveiled a myriad of Imaging technological advancements including OPPO’s next-generation RGBW sensor, the 85-200mm Continuous Optical Zoom, Five-axis OIS technology, and next-generation under-screen camera with a series of proprietary AI enhancement. Utilizing these new technologies, OPPO has achieved a great leap in smartphone imaging technology covering various imaging capabilities, including light-sensitivity, zoom capability, stabilization, future product form factor pre-research, and more.

Before the launch of MariSilicon X, there were only three Chinese manufacturers with the capacity to mass-produce and commercialize 6nm chips. But for 6nm imaging NPU, there was no reference at all. That means that OPPO has entered a no-man’s land, and MariSilicon X is a highly risky project: high R&D expenses, high R&D difficulty and extremely high risk of failure. No one knew if it will succeed, or fail.

OPPO’s first self-designed NPU Marisilicon X delivers an incredible 18 trillion operations per second (TOPS), more than enough computing power to support our AI algorithms. Processing images at the pixel level in real-time is a crucial requirement for high-performance algorithms, and OPPO’s experience has led it to the conclusion that this can only be done when the computing power dedicated to image processing exceeds 10 TOPS (trillion operations per second.

In order to be able to process RAW data in real-time, MariSilicon X includes a powerful ISP. The dynamic range of conventional HDR images is around 16-18bit, however, OPPO has taken this a step further to an incredible 20bit 120db dynamic range with the MariSilicon X.

It also sports innovative Multi-tier Memory Architecture. With MariSilicon X, OPPO designed a multi-tier memory architecture that is more than capable of keeping up with the high-speed NPU.

It helped in bringing RAW domain real-time processing to an Android Smartphone for the first time. As a Cutting-edge Imaging NPU, MariSilicon X is an important step towards fully integrating OPPO’s image processing pipeline to deliver truly professional performance. 

This revolutionary NPU brings about an all-new high in smartphone imaging performance, making ultra-high-definition 4K video a reality in the RAW domain using completed data and unleashing the full potential of OPPO’s AI noise reduction algorithm for the first time to create clearer, sharper videos.

Self-developing chip Yang5 is an incredibly complex process. Riding the wave of rapid technological evolution –5G, AI, cloud computing, IoT, etc. – OPPO’s transition from a trendy brand, to a smart-tech pioneer is an inspiring study in strategic pivoting and innovation management. It certainly befits the brands proposition of providing long-run solutions and Inspiration. 

MariSilicon X, a truly incredible invention, is OPPO’s decisive step toward global leadership in Imaging technology. The fact that it’s developed in-house is a testament not only to OPPO’s cutting-edge R&D but also to its sheer corporate heft and staggering physical capacity. Its super-optimized processes and manufacturing operations ensure a clear and formidable edge in several key areas – the much desired and envied “ Competitor Advantage” that all companies aspire towards, yet few actually achieve.

This commitment to consistently raise the industry bar further, while bringing unprecedented power and freedom to the hands of end users – is proof – not of a methodical madness, but of the simple, unwavering belief that there is indeed nothing, but only Inspiration Ahead. 

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Rupee remains stable against US dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham and Riyal; check forex rates

Pakistani rupee remained stable against US dollar in the open bank market on Friday.

Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today

On Friday, the US dollar was being quoted at 285.3 for buying and 288.15 for selling.

Euro moves down to 311 for buying and 314 for selling. British Pound rate stands at 358.5 for buying, and 361.5 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED stands at 78 whereas the Saudi Riyal rate stands at 76.20.

Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan – 1 December 2023

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 285.3 288.15
Euro EUR 311 314
UK Pound Sterling GBP 358.5 361.5
U.A.E Dirham AED 78 78.7
Saudi Riyal SAR 76.2 77
Australian Dollar AUD 187.2 189
Bahrain Dinar BHD 759.67 767.67
Canadian Dollar CAD 209 211
China Yuan CNY 39.59 39.98
Danish Krone DKK 41.38 41.78
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 36.63 36.98
Indian Rupee INR 3.39 3.5
Japanese Yen JPY 1.49 1.56
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 926.7 935.7
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 60.38 60.98
New Zealand Dollar NZD 173.44 175.44
Norwegians Krone NOK 26.25 26.55
Omani Riyal OMR 741.26 749.26
Qatari Riyal ‎QAR 77.63 78.33
Singapore Dollar SGD 211 213
Swedish Korona SEK 26.93 27.23
Swiss Franc CHF 325.9 328.4
Thai Bhat THB 8.23 8.38

Gold rates drop in Pakistan; Check today’s gold rates 1 December 2023

KARACHI – The gold price continues to climb up in the local market in line of upward trend in international market.

Gold Rates in Pakistan Today - 1 December 2023

On Thursday, the single tola of 24 Karat gold was available at Rs217,400, and the price for 10-gram gold reached Rs186,390.

Meanwhile, the 22 Karat Gold price stands at Rs199,282, 21 karat rate for each tola is Rs190,225 and 18k gold rate hovers around Rs163,050.

In international market, the price of precious metal hovers around $2,045 per ounce.

Today Gold Rate in Pakistan

City Gold Silver
Lahore PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Karachi PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Islamabad PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Peshawar PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Quetta PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Sialkot PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Attock PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Gujranwala PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Jehlum PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Multan PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Bahawalpur PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Gujrat PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Nawabshah PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Chakwal PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Hyderabad PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Nowshehra PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Sargodha PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Faisalabad PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Mirpur PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696

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