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Sony unlocks in-camera forgery-proof technology

Sony announced the availability of its in-camera forgery proof photo technology for corporate business users. Using digital signatures processed at capture, Sony technology supports to detect any modification to an image thus protecting it from fraudulent usage. Following widespread issues with unauthorized editing and misconduct around digital photo data, Sony has developed forgery-proof technology, based on standard cryptography, for corporate users to safeguard images against future misuse.

Videotec and Sony: Integrated Technology for Top-performing Surveillance

Videotec has announced that the new ULISSE EVO PTZ range will integrate the high-sensitivity SONY FCB-EV7520 camera. This camera will provide a new level of high performance and exceptional image quality for the external surveillance of airports, critical infrastructures, and traffic. The powerful image stabilisation algorithm means even the smallest camera vibrations are detected and any blur in the footage is dynamically corrected. This results in a sharp image of the scene being surveilled.

Sony Introduces New SNC-HMX70 Hemispheric-View Security Camera

Discrete, easy to fit IP network camera offers full 360-degree surveillance with excellent 12MP image quality at a smooth 30fps, total area coverage with multiple views and smart analytics. The new SNC-HMX70 security camera maintains an all-round 360-degree hemispheric view with no blind spots – ensuring full situational awareness in a wide range of indoor surveillance applications. The camera’s fixed lens and high-resolution 12-megapixel CMOS sensor stream crisply detailed, high-resolution video at a smooth 30 fps. This assures that people and objects are seen clearly, even in challenging lighting conditions.

Bosch Expands Canadian Sales Team To Enhance Customer Support

Bosch Security Systems has appointed two new associates to expand its inside sales and application design teams in Canada. With these appointments, the company aims to provide enhanced support for customers of Bosch security products and for customers of Sony video security products in the country. Don Maxey, Application Design Specialist, joins the Bosch team with 18 years of experience in security system sales, design, and project management. His role is to support Bosch security integrators and distributors in Ontario in their efforts to win new business using Bosch products and solutions.

Sony Files New 337 Complaint Regarding Certain Magnetic Tape Cartridges

As LTO storage technology is beginning to take root in the video surveillance retention market, a lawsuit such as this described below, could ultimately reduce the number of sources to obtain this storage technology and would more than likely increase costs thus stunting the acceptance of this technology in the physical security market. With companies like Quantum and SpectraLogic and others showcasing the low-cost option of long-term video retention when using LTO storage technologies, such a supply-chain lawsuit will not help grow this market.

Bosch Security Systems And Sony Corporation Video Surveillance Partnership Finalized

After the official approval of the antitrust authorities, the business partnership of Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corporation in the field of video security solutions became effective by February 1, 2017. Both companies will now focus on strengthening their collaboration that was first announced in November 2016. The partnership entails both a sales and marketing cooperation as well as a technical collaboration. As part of the sales and marketing partnership, Sony’s video security sales and marketing associates joined a newly formed dedicated team within the Bosch Security System organization. Sony’s video security customers, in all markets except Japan, will be served and supported by this sales and marketing team.

Sony, Bosch Security Partner For Video Security Solutions

The partnership will integrate Sony’s unique imaging technologies, such as high resolution solutions like 4K and terrific light sensitivity, with Bosch’s state-of-the-art video analytics and bitrate management. Bosch’s technology will help interpret data as well as achieve highly efficient bitrates with minimum storage requirements. Their combined technological capabilities in video surveillance will enable the companies to create solutions that deliver optimum image quality in all lighting conditions, in addition to superior video analytics and bitrate performance. Thus, this will set new standards in high-resolution and low light video imaging.

Sony’s New Full HD Infrared Bullet IP Camera

Sony’s latest addition to its outdoor camera range is the SNC-VB632D Full HD infrared bullet camera. The SNC-VB632D employs the newly adopted Dual Light system with infrared (IR) illuminator and white LEDs, allowing the firms say for visibility under dark conditions in black and white, or colour. The SNC-VB632D supports illumination at night-time through the infra-red illuminator, up to a wide range of 30 metres in black and white, with a minimum illumination of 0 lux (0.1 lux for colour) at 50 IRE.

Sony Announces New Day-to-Night, Dual Light Video Security Camera Ahead of Security Essen

Sony has announced the latest edition to its outdoor camera range with the launch of the SNC-VB632D Full HD infrared bullet camera. The SNC-VB632D employs the newly adopted Dual Light system with infrared (IR) illuminator and white LED, working as an effective deterrent and allowing for clear visibility under dark conditions in either black and white or color. The SNC-VB632D supports high-performance illumination during the night-time through the IR illuminator, up to a wide range of 30 metres in black and white, with a minimum illumination of 0 lux (0.1 lux for color) at 50 IRE.

Sony’s New AS20 Action Cam Offers A More Exciting Point Of View

Building on its growing line of Action Cam POV (point of view) cameras, Sony today has introduced the new AS20 model to the US market. The camera packs many of Sony’s latest POV imaging technologies including SteadyShot™ image stabilization into an ultra-compact body at a competitive price. “With its slim, low-profile design, our Action Cam […]

Sony’s 12.40M-Effective Pixel Color CMOS Image Sensor

Sony has developed an approximately 12.40M pixels back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, supporting Type 1/2 and 4K (approximately 17:9 ratio) video. This image sensor has advantages in both high resolution and high sensitivity with back-illuminated structure 1.85μm unit pixel. This will ideally suit next generation 4K security camera. Some highlighted features include: • Back-illuminated structure 1.85 […]

Sony Mini Dome IP-Camera Crafted For Train And Bus Surveillance

It’s a duty of every public transport operator to provide an environment that’s safe, secure, and reassuring for passengers and employees alike. Video security is an increasingly crucial part of every journey by train, bus or tram. Customers of all ages often value the discreet presence of a watchful eye in the carriage. And in […]

Sony’s 185TB Data Tape Could Solve Video Surveillance Storage Cost Challenges

At the recent International Magnetics Conference (Intermag) in Europe, the company is presenting a method of data storage utilizing magnetic tape which is capable of holding a whopping 148GB per inch. Back in 2012, a collaboration between FujiFilm and IBM IBM resulted in prototype cassettes which could hold 35TB of data, and at the time […]

Sony Announces SNC-HM662 360-Degree Hemispheric View Dome IP-camera For Indoor And Outdoor Environments

Published on 28 Jan, 2014 Sony recently announced the SNC-HM662, a 360-degree hemispheric-view dome IP camera that makes it possible for users to have five megapixel (MP) high-resolution video and a 360-degree view of an area with just one camera. The SNC-HM662 is ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments such as retail outlets, campuses and commercial buildings. It helps users eliminate blind spots and enhance situational awareness. The SNC-HM662 features a 360-degree panomorph lens and is certified as an ImmerVision Enables solution. ImmerVision technology generates clearer images and provides more pixels at the edge of a frame for better clarity and resolution towards the edge of the lens, compared to traditional fisheye lenses. This outstanding camera is also optimised to maximise the sensor coverage, resulting in a higher resolution where necessary. These features combined make the camera an ideal choice for a panoramic overview. It also supports fast, responsive electronic pan/tilt/zoom (ePTZ) and 11 different viewing modes through the Sony Web viewer. “Due to evolving security needs, users now expect an IP camera to provide usable video for multiple applications,” said Mr Riki Nishimura, General Manager of Visual Security Solutions Division, Professional Solutions Company (PSAP) at Sony Electronics Asia Pacific. “Sony has designed the SNC-HM662 with that very purpose in mind. Its circular field of view and five megapixel resolution means that the camera’s images can either be used on their own or to complement any type of surveillance system – perfect for office spaces, departmental stores, warehouses […]

Japan: Sony Announces 360-Degree Hemispheric-view Mini Dome IP-Camera

Sony today announced the SNC-HM662, a 360-degree hemispheric-view dome IP camera that makes it possible for users to have five megapixel (MP) high-resolution video and a 360-degree view of an area with just one camera. The SNC-HM662 is ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments such as retail outlets, campuses and commercial buildings. It helps users eliminate blind spots and enhance situational awareness The SNC-HM662 features a 360-degree panomorph lens and is certified as an ImmerVision Enables® solution. ImmerVision technology generates clearer images and provides more pixels at the edge of a frame for better clarity and resolution towards the edge of the lens, compared to traditional fisheye lenses. This outstanding camera is also optimised to maximise the sensor coverage, resulting in a higher resolution where necessary. These features combined make the camera an ideal choice for a panoramic overview. It also supports fast, responsive electronic pan/tilt/zoom (ePTZ) and 11 different viewing modes through the Sony Web viewer. Due to evolving security needs, users now expect an IP camera to provide usable video for multiple applications, said Mr. Riki Nishimura , General Manager of Visual Security Solutions Division, Professional Solutions Company (PSAP) at Sony Electronics Asia Pacific. Sony has designed the SNC-HM662 with that very purpose in mind. Its circular field of view and five megapixel resolution means that the camera s images can either be used on their own or to complement any type of surveillance system perfect for office spaces, departmental stores, warehouses or storage facilities. The […]

Brickcom IP Looks After Iranian Hospital In Dubai

15-01-2014 The new Iranian Hospital in Dubai has deployed an IP network video surveillance system with 42 Brickcom FB-300Np IP cameras and 30 Brickcom OB-300Np IP cameras. In order to provide better health services for patients of around 150 different nationalities, the new Iranian Hospital – Dubai, a state-of-the-art and full-service hospital, was opened in 2013 on the Al Wasl Street.  As part of the commitment to providing best in class service, the hospital management at the Iranian hospital wanted a video surveillance system that could help them to monitor not only their patients, visitors and employees, but also the facilities and equipment in the hospital campus, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.   The Brickom fixed box IP cameras and the Brickom outdoor bullet IP cameras used for the project are all equipped with the Sony Exmor 3-megapixel image sensor, which is one of the key factors in being able to deliver crystal-clear full-HD 1080p video both during the day and at night. With Brickcom’s WDR enhancement technology, these cameras have been engineered to handle the glare, high contrast, strong backlight, and light reflection in the scene and still provide a high-quality image. The OB-300Np outdoor bullet IP camera comes with IP67 weather-proof capabilities and has a wide operating temperature range of up to 60°C, which is excellent for outdoor use in Dubai where the temperature levels are often very high. Furthermore, the OB-300Np features Smartfocus which allows the user to adjust the zoom and focus over a remote network connection, which makes the camera installation quick and easy […]

Norbain Provides Sony Ipela E IP-Cameras

11-12-2013 Norbain is now offering customers the new Sony E series IP cameras ideal for entry to mid level applications including retail, education and banking. In addition, two new V series cameras expand the mid-level and high end models. Each member of the E series incorporates improvements in core camera functionality to provide optimal images even in the most challenging security scenarios. The latest advances in view-DR dynamic range enhancing technology deliver detail even when imaging brightly backlit figures. Noise reduction is significantly enhanced and low light sensitivity is tremendously improved to more than twice that of Sony’s previous pace-setting cameras. Together, these enable high performance for both day and night applications. This surpasses cameras built with technologies that can only perform in either day or night use. Together, these enable high performance for both day and night applications. This surpasses cameras built with technologies that can only perform in either day or night use. All new models incorporate image stabilisation to reduce camera shake caused by wind and vibrations in mounting platforms, which blur images and wash out details. This new feature automatically compensates for such conditions, ensuring that E series cameras deliver imaging excellence at all times. The 10 new cameras in the E Series offer a comprehensive line-up of fixed, mini dome, vandal-proof mini dome and outdoor, rugged mini dome models. These are designed to be used for everyday video surveillance needs. Each IP camera delivers high performance, unprecedented flexibility and cost-efficiency. Interview of the month […]