Sony IMX586 48MP Smartphone Camera Sensor Announced

High graphics quality is what users nowadays love to see in devices.

This new Sony IMX586 sensor features in 48 effective megapixels, a pixel count which rivals to a performance of a SLR camera.

Pixel array of the new sensor (Quad Bayer Array) (conceptual diagram)

Array conversion using original signal processing (conceptual diagram)

Sony has announced its latest IMX586 stacked CMOS image sensor for smartphone cameras has world’s first 0.8µm ultra-compact pixel size with industry’s highest 48 megapixels.

The sensor makes use of the Quad Bayer color filter array where 2×2 adjacent pixels come in the same color. In case of low light situations, signals from four adjacent pixels are added, raising the sensitivity to a level equivalent to 1.6μm pixels (12 megapixels).

Sony IMX586 sensor – Key Specifications

• Model Name: IMX586
• Number of effective pixels: 8000 (H) x 6000 (V) 48 Mega pixels
• Image Size: 8.000 mm (Type 1/2) Diagonal
• Unit cell size: 0.8μm (H) × 0.8μm (V)
• Frame Rate: Full – 30fps / Movie – 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels) 90fps, 1080p at 240fps, 720p at 480fps (w/crop)
• Sensitivity: 133LSB Approx. (Standard Value: F5.6)
• Minimum Saturation signal level: 4500e Approx.
• Voltage: 2.8V, 1.8V (Analog) / 1.1V (Digital) / 1.8V (Interface)
• Main functions:Image plane phase-difference AF, HDR imaging
• Output: MIPI C-PHY1.0 (3 trio) / D-PHY 1.2 (4 lane)
• Color Filter array: quad Bayer array
• Image output format:Bayer RAW

The Sony IMX586 sample will cost 3000 JPY (US$ 27 / Rs. 1860 approx.) + taxes and will start shipping to OEM’s in September 2018.

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[Solution] USB Malfunctioning Or Flash Drive Not Recognized On Windows Computer

How To Fix USB Malfunctioning Or Flash Drive Not Recognized In Windows Computer.

USB is an acronym for Universal Serial Bus. 
A USB is a commonly used hardware that serves as an interface for attaching peripherals to a computer.

What are peripherals ?

• Peripherals are devices that are outside the computer's system unit. Examples a printer, scanner, keyboard, mouse, camera, hard drive, USB cable, modem, flash drive etc.

√ All theses peripherals are attached to a computer system via a USB port.

√ A USB hub is used to provide more connection spaces to a computer.

√ A computer system has at least two two USB ports.

√ USB malfunction or not recognized can occur on all Windows operating systems.

USB error or malfunction had for long been an issue that computer users face or experience when they are trying to connect to an external drive or device.

Many of us had in one time or the other experienced or still experiencing what we are discussing here today.
And might have created fear in you that your computer is damaged just because you're unable to perfectly connect your phone or any external device to a computer.


Also Read : How To Fix Missing .DLL Files On Windows Computer Right Away

Possible Causes Malfunctioning Or USB Not Recognized problem On Computers And Their Solution 

Here, I will be stating all the causes of that error "drive not recognized" and below each of the problems will be their solutions respectively. Okay, let's go.



1. Usb Port Not Working Properly :
If the USB port or connector is dirty or damaged definitely, it will not  display any peripheral connected to the computer.

Confirmation : 

• To be sure if it's really the USB port  that's not working, remove(unplug) that flash drive and connect it to another port on the same computer. Not still recognized by the computer ?. Connect to another computer, if recognized then it means your own port has a problem.

Solution :

• Switch off the computer. Take a small portion of Cotton wool, soak into methylated spirit. Use it the gently to clean the usb ports. Wait for 7mins for it in dry up. Switch on the Pc and connect your flash drive again. If it work...good job!. And if it didn't then you will have to take the Pc to the engineer. Or you will consider getting a new one.

Also Read : How To Correct “Application Not Installed” Problem On Android

2. Too Many Usb Devices On The Same Computer :

A times it is due to the heavy load of peripherals connected to the PC which might in turn stop other devices from working properly.

Solution :

• Unplug all devices. Now, plug only one to the PC. Not working ?. Proceed to the next step.

Also Read : Top Best Duplicate File Finder And Remover Software For Windows

3. Outdated Driver : 
Your usb driver is outdated and you're expect to work?, oh no!.

Solution :

• Use Windows update to check if you need a new driver for your device.

Install update package. This will automatically diagnose and repair all USB problems on windows 7 to 10.

• Click on => Download Now . Run the file and follow the steps in the Windows USB Troubleshooter.
• If you're not on the computer having the problem kindly download this file and save on a CD then use it from there.

4. Unstable or corrupted USB controllers :

This method will help to fix a corrupted or unstable USB controllers by reinstalling the controllers.

Solution :

• Goto "START" menu on your computer search "DEVICE MANAGER" .click on "Device Manager".

• Click + sign to expand "Universal Serial Bus controllers". Press and hold (or right-click) a device and select Uninstall. So, repeat for each device.
• Once you're through with all, restart your the computer. 
• Now, your USB controllers will be installed automatically. Test to see if it's now working.

Note : If the problem persist proceed to the next step.

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5. Change the USB Selective Suspend Settings :

Solution : 

• Goto control panel and click on " power options " 

• Click on " Change plan settings".

• Click on " Change advanced power settings ".

• Expand USB settings and USB selective suspend settings.

• Disable both On battery and Plugged in settings.

• Click on "Apply " and the " OK ".

Not still working ?, try the next solution.

6. Repair USB Root Hub :

Solution :  

• Once again, open Device Manager . click + sign to expand Universal Serial Bus controllers.

• Right-click " USB Root Hub " option and click " Properties ".

• Go to " Power Management " tab and untick the " Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power ". Click OK.

• If you have more USB Root Hubs, you need to repeat this operation a couple of times. And always remember to click " OK " after each performance.

• After the settings, connect your USB device back and test if the computer can now recognize it.

• If your USB device is not still working fooni through this. Check(tick) the " Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power " back on...

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7. Hard Reset On Desktop Computer

Solution : 

This works with desktop.

Solution : 

• Unplug and plug your power cable from the CPU (central processing unit).

• Plug it back. It will hard reset your CPU and in turn make you computer's software to recognize the hardware which is the flash drive.

8.  Your Computer Motherboard is Outdated :

This is the last method I'm giving out because this is the last resort of others fail.

Solution :

• Install your motherboard's latest chipset drivers so that your drives will be recognized.

• Checkout your computer's documentation which will contain the exact name of the motherboard manufacturer.Then,
• After that, kindly visit your computer manufacturer's support website. There you will be privileged to access the list of computer manufacturers' support sites. Just like the list of computer manufacturers here.
• Navigate their website to find the appropriate drivers for your motherboard. For assistance, contact your computer manufacturer.

Also Read : Prolong Your Laptop's battery Life With These Simple Tricks.


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Oukitel OK6000 Plus 4G LTE - Check It Out

Ok6000 plus is a special made smartphone mostly for the US market and users due to the supports of 4G LTE in the US.

Taking a look at Oukitel K6000 plus which is specially made for EU following 1/3/7/8/20, whereas the latest OUKITEL OK6000 Plus which is specifically for US support 4G LTE bands of the following 2/4/5/17/28.

Both Oukitel k6000 plus and Oukitel OK6000 plus has the same body structure.

You can get this Oukitel OK6000 plus in market around $146.

Other features of Ok6000 plus is similar to that of K6000 plus even up to the battery capacity which is it selling point.


What do you have to say about this device?.
Drop you comment below.

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How To Activate Glo Night And Weekend Browsing Data

You are here on this page because you wanna know how to activate night browsing data and weekend browsing data on glo network.
Just like 9mobile night data subscription glo also have its own set of plans you can activate for night browsing. It seems the night browsing plan for glo is cheaper than that of 9mobile.

After reading through this post you will be able to decide which one to do.
Data from Dent App

How To Activate Glo Night-only Browsing Data

• The first version of the night browsing will grant you 1Gb worth of data for just 200 .

• It has a validity period of just one night that is, browsing starts from 12am to 5am.

• Whether you exhaust the data or not you can't use it the next night.

• To Activate this dial : *127*60# , alternatively you can  send an sms : 60 to 127. 200naira will be deducted and you will be given 1gb which you can start using from 12am - 5am that same day.

How To Activate Glo TGIF Weekend Plan

• This is a weekend plan that will only cost you 500 and in turn you'll be given 3GB worth of data.

• Data can only be used during the weekend (from Saturday 12 am – Sunday 11.59pm).

• To Activate this package dial : *127*61# . Alternatively, you can use SMS format; send 61 to 127. And it will be activated to be used at weekend.

• Validity period is 1week( 7days).

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2200% Bonus And 6GB Free Data on Recharge - Glo Yakata Prepaid Plan

Globacom Nigeria is here again with another amazing offer to both new and old users of its network.
This offer is actually a plan or what we call a package, that is meant only for prepaid lines.
The plan is called Glo Yakata.

How Glo Yakata Tariff Plan Works

Airtime :
This plan gives 2200% airtime bonus on  every recharge made. For example, you recharge ₦100;
2200% of ₦100 = ₦2,200. That is what you will receive receive. So, the higher your recharge the bigger the reward and vice versa.

Data :
Assuming you recharged ₦200 for the first time in the month you will be given 250MB ,the subsequent recharges of that same amount will give you 100MB.

So, this whole process will be given to you every month for the next 6month

Check image below :

How To Get Started With Glo Yakata

To start enjoying this wonder package dial this code below : *230#

You will receive confirmation messages after every recharge.

To confirm if you've migrated successfully dial #100#.

How To Check Glo Yakata Bonus :

Dial *220*1#

NOTE : Bonus' validity period is 1week. And bonuses can be accumulated.

Glo Yakata Tariff

For call rate : 

• In this package, you will be charged 55k/secs for glo to glo - both main balance bonus balance.

• On the other hand, you'll be charged 70k/secs from glo to other networks.

For Sms rate : 

• Sending of SMS from your main account will cost you ₦4/msg.

• Also, ₦14/msg will be charged from you bonus account.

A similar package which is known as Glo New Yakata : here you get almost the same bonuses but some are splited. For example : For ever 100 naira recharge....the 50mb data is splited into two , 25mb for social networks and the other 25mb for other browsing.
Also, the Airtime bonus for glo new yakata is 300naira for Glo to Glo calls, and 200 for Glo to other networks.

To migrate to Glo New Yakata dial *220#

What do have to say about this new package ?, drop your comment below.

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