Greetings
As we enter 2026, VCX is advancing into the year with an expanded membership base and a stronger focus on collaboration-driven, execution-oriented activities. I am pleased to share recent membership updates, an upcoming collaborative event, and the overall technical direction for the year ahead.
New member
Following the recent onboarding of Logitech and AzureWave, we are pleased to welcome Novatek, a global leader in semiconductor and display driver technologies, as a new VCX member.
The continued participation of companies representing diverse segments of the imaging value chain highlights important progress in VCX activities, from a focus on individual device categories to a broader, ecosystem-level perspective encompassing devices, modules, and semiconductor technologies. This evolution deepens technical discussions and enhances the industrial relevance of VCX standards and evaluation outputs.
Building on this momentum of expanded collaboration, and as a follow-up to recent Smart Home Security Camera(SHSC) discussions, VCX has decided to hold an in-person SHSC workshop on 10–11 February at DXOMARK in Paris.
This dedicated meeting will bring VCX members together to work hands-on on the SHSC project—jointly identifying improvement areas, addressing more challenging topics, and developing realistic test scenes and approaches. By moving beyond document-based exchanges to direct, in-person collaboration, the workshop is expected to significantly accelerate progress on the SHSC initiative.
2026 Technical Activity Direction
VCX’s technical activities in 2026 will focus on maintaining stable operation of existing evaluation frameworks, while progressively enhancing tools and processes and extending coverage into new areas.
WebCam team
In the Webcam domain, VCX will continue introducing updated testing tools and evolving evaluation workflows with the goal of improving consistency, repeatability, and real-world relevance of results.
At the same time, directions for improving mannequin heads and associated evaluation environments will be explored, supported by internal validation and subjective assessments. These efforts will serve as a foundation for the ongoing evolution of Webcam specifications and test methodologies.
PhoneCam team
For PhoneCam, activities will center on preparing the next iteration of the framework through early planning and structural alignment. Input from surveys and internal discussions will be used to refine testing direction, while tools and configurations will be maintained and updated to support the latest analysis environment.
Test item collection, tool verification, and documentation updates will continue to ensure continuity while enabling future expansion of the PhoneCam evaluation framework.
XR profile team
XR represents a new expansion area for VCX in 2026, with an initial focus on smart glasses. Activities will concentrate on establishing a high-level evaluation framework centered on camera capture quality, rather than display performance, reflecting the unique characteristics of wearable devices.
The objective is to define core metrics and evaluation conditions that can serve as a common reference for future XR-related discussions and standardization efforts, leading to the release of a high-level VCX XR output for smart glasses.
As we begin the new year, VCX would like to thank all members and partners for their continued trust, engagement, and collaboration. I look forward to working closely together throughout 2026 and wish everyone a successful and productive year ahead.
Warm regards,
Benjamin Pak Coordinator