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The Hyperspectral Era Has Already Begun
February 06, 2014 // Peter Clarke Opinion: the hyperspectral era has already begun Research institute IMEC, a pioneer of hyperspectral imaging, is helping roll out the technology in high-end markets but we should not lose sight of the fact that hyperspectral imaging is already in use in very high volume in consumer market The hyperspectral era has begun and it seems likely that CMOS image sensors are about to embark on classic S-shaped adoption curve for the addition of infrared to visible light sensing. IMEC developed a set of filters to sit on top of a commercially available CMOS image sensor in 2012. And the research has continued to make progress through 2013 and 2014 with IMEC able to define 100 bands across the visible and near-infrared parts of the spectrum from 600-nm to 1000nm wavelength. However, that work by IMEC may have given the impression that complex hyperspectral imaging is aimed at high-value applications in space, in defense, in industy, in agriculture, medical and surveillance applications (see The future of video surveillance is hyperspectral ). It used to be the case that technologies that started off in high value, low volume applications would, over many years, gradually increase volumes and reduce in price due to economies of scale and manufacturing amortizations and trickle down to consumer electronics. But things move a lot faster in the 21st century and hyperspectral imaging is already in use in very high volume in consumer markets. In that regard we must look to […]
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Messoa Launches Industry First
22-01-2014 Messoa Technologies Inc. has launched the LPR606, being marketed as the industry’s first 3-megapixel IR bullet LPR/ANPR network camera. The newest addition to Messoa’s existing IP traffic camera lineup was specifically engineered for overview and access control LPR applications at car parks, toll booths, gated communities, and a variety of low-speed environments. Designed with access control in mind, the LPR606 is ideal for applications for capturing vehicles with reflective license plates travelling at moderate speeds up to 60km/h. The 3MP resolution of the LPR606 allows for a wide and detailed view, covering up to 2 traffic lanes with just a single camera. Not only does it reduce the total cost of ownership, the camera is designed to deliver a much enhanced image quality, which ensures plate recognition results are up to the high standards. The LPR606 is equipped with a 30m IR LED unit that generates adequate, even illumination needed for the high megapixel images at difficult lighting conditions. With Messoa’s low light expertise and the camera’s LPR-oriented specifications, such as configurable shutter speed, iris, and illumination control, the LPR606 is able to deliver unparalleled imaging performance that yields superior LPR rates. Deployment-wise, the 3-axis cable management bracket and external lens adjustment significantly facilitates installation of this outdoor-ready LPR/ANPR camera. “We are excited to be the first one to provide a 3MP IP LPR camera to the market,” said Ervin Wang, Sales Director of Messoa. “The LPR application is becoming a more prevalent segment in video surveillance. It is vital to […]
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VIVOTEK Integrated Panoramic PTZ Technology With AxxonSoft VMS
VIVOTEK announced the successful integration of its innovative, a Panoramic PTZ solution with AxxonSoft ‘s next-generation open-platform video management software (VMS), Axxon Intellect Enterprise and Axxon Next. The seamless cooperation signifies increased collaboration between VIVOTEK and AxxonSoft in developing cutting-edge technologies for the IP surveillance market. VIVOTEK was one the first in the industry to launch the unique and innovative Panoramic PTZ feature in 2012, incorporating VIVOTEK’s latest 5-Megapixel fisheye fixed dome network cameras SF8172/72V and a 2-Megapixel full HD speed dome network camera SD8363E . The solution provides a 180° panoramic view or 360-degree surround view without blind spots, allowing users to simultaneously monitor an overview of an area from a fisheye camera and a detailed regional view from a speed dome. The synergy of the 2 makes Panoramic PTZ especially suitable for department stores, station lobbies, airports, casino, parking lots, or any wide open areas where comprehensive monitoring and extreme video details are needed. The design and the originality of Panoramic PTZ have upended the traditional concept of security cameras, receiving accolades such as the German-based GIT 2013 Security Award, the Taiwan Excellence Awards and “The Best Innovation Product Award” from the MIPS show in Russia. Since its establishment, VIVOTEK has collaborated with international and regional video management software programmers closely to seamlessly integrate camera functionalities onto different platforms. In response to the increasing market demand for Panoramic PTZ, VIVOTEK turned to AxxonSoft to implement a highly cost-effective solution that meets users’ diversified needs. Murat Altuev, President […]
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Differentiating CCD And CMOS Image Sensors
Source: Alf Chang | Date: 12/25/2013 Related tags: Cmos , CCD , CompoSec A core component of security cameras, CCD and CMOS image sensors have in the last few years parted ways in terms of applications and characteristics, sensitivity, noise reduction and energy consumption. At the same number of pixels, CCD sensors have outperformed CMOS sensors in sensitivity; CCD sensors also take in more light than CMOS sensors of the same size. In real-world applications, however, CMOS sensors deliver the same level of performance as their CCD counterparts in low-light cameras. This makes CMOS sensors the preferred image sensor for HD cameras. What to Look for in a CMOS Sensor In theory, CCD sensors allow a higher resolution than CMOS sensors of the same size. In practice, image sensor suppliers overcome this simply by making larger image sensors since security cameras do not have space constraints. Major image sensor suppliers for the security market like Aptina, Omnivision, Sony and Sharp, use this advantage to continue to enhance the performance of CMOS image sensors. Currently, most HD cameras on the market use 1/1.8”, 1/2.5”, 1/2.7” or 1/2.8” image sensors. By testing IP megapixel cameras on the market, it is possible to find a CMOS sensor that is practical in both price and performance.
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NFC-Enabled Multi-Function Payment Card Debuts In Sri Lanka
Home / MAIN IMAGE / NFC-enabled multi-function payment card debuts in Sri Lanka Groundbreaking initiative spearheaded by HNB with Visa, Airtel and market leader in NFC-enabled payment card technologies Sony Felica By Shabiya Ali Ahlam Sri Lanka yesterday saw the debut of its first-ever Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled multifunction payment card via a groundbreaking initiative by HNB with Visa, Airtel and two other leading partners. Branded HNB One, and approved by the Central Bank, the product is a Visa Debit Card upgraded to have a prepaid component. As the unique feature makes it a ‘combo’ card, the objective of HNB One is to facilitate speed in transactions. While the debit card feature will function in the regular manner, the NFC-enabled prepaid component will allow transactions to be simple and quick with its ‘tap and go’ functionality. The multiple applications include toll payments in the transport industry, drive-through areas of fast food outlets and fuel stations, to name a few. Aimed at enhancing customer convenience, the solution is powered by Sony Felica, the market leader in NFC-enabled payment card technologies, and Smart Metro, which is providing the NFC-enabled terminals. The solution was unveiled to the media yesterday at a conference attended by HNB Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Alles, Bharti Airtel Lanka CEO Suren Goonewardene and Smart Metro Director Chandana Wijesooriya. In addition to providing access to HNB savings and current accounts, customers can also access their prepaid account with HNB One, where fund transfers can be made between accounts through HNB’s extensive ATM and […]
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Top Systems Integrators Report
TSI Report New The SDM Top Systems Integrators Report ranks, by total annual revenue, the largest U.S. firms that contract electronic security projects for commercial, industrial, institutional, government, and other non-residential markets. For ranking purposes, these are businesses that derive more than half of their revenue from the sale, design/engineering, installation and service of multi-technology electronic security systems, such as access control and identification, video surveillance, alarms, perimeter security, and other network-based technologies. The SDM Top Systems Integrators Report has been published since 1996. How to Purchase the Top Systems Integrators Report Directory The SDM Top Systems Integrators Directory has the information needed to target products and services to the systems integration market. It contains additional data beyond that published in the print edition and online, including contact names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, Web site URLs, branch office locations, targeted vertical markets, and more. The SDM Top Systems Integrators Directory comes in Microsoft Excel format. The cost of the report is $595. To order, visit the SDM Store or, contact Heidi Fusaro at 630-518-5470 or by e-mail to [email protected] .
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NEC Establishes ‘Safer Cities’ Strategy For Global Expansion Of Public Safety Business
NEC Establishes ‘Safer Cities’ Strategy for Global Expansion of Public Safety Business NEC Corporation (JCN Newswire) 2013-11-07 Tokyo, Nov 7, 2013 – ( JCN Newswire ) – NEC Corporation has combined its competitive technologies, products, and services to establish “Safer Cities,” a new strategy for global expansion of its public safety business, while launching sales of globally available solutions in seven business domains. Aiming to contribute to the solution of various social challenges, NEC announced a shift of its business focus to Solutions for Society in its 2015 Mid-term Management Plan announced in April this year. NEC will offer advanced social infrastructure utilizing ICT to realize a safe, secure, efficient, and equal society through this management plan. NEC is also promoting its safety business as one of the pillars of the global growth strategy for its Solutions for Society business. To date, NEC has offered a wide range of safety solutions that combine state-of-the-art technologies, such as biometrics, sensors, and big data processing technologies. In addition to these solutions, NEC is currently developing common solution models, to fast track the global expansion of its safety business, while enhancing its overseas system integration capabilities and global customer base. Also, in April this year, NEC established a Global Safety Division (GSD) in Singapore to promote its safety business. Furthermore, in September, it established the NEC Laboratories Singapore (NLS) as the center of its global solutions research in Asia. Through NLS, NEC has formed flexible research collaborations with local research institutions and […]
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OmniVision Launches High Frame Rate 4-Megapixel CameraChip Sensor For Security Applications
[November 06, 2013] SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — OmniVision Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV4689, a new high performance 4-megapixel CameraChip(TM) sensor in a native 16:9 format, designed for next-generation surveillance and security applications. Utilizing an advanced 2-micron OmniBSI-2(TM) pixel architecture, the OV4689 delivers best-in-class low light sensitivity and high dynamic range (HDR) while capturing high definition images and video at high frame rates. OmniVision views the OV4689 as the ideal camera solution for capturing high-contrast images and high definition (HD) video in difficult lighting conditions. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131106/SF11601-INFO ) “The OV4689 comes to market at a time when security and surveillance camera systems are transitioning from analog CCTV to high quality digital solutions,” said Hasan Gadjali, vice president of worldwide marketing and business development at OmniVision. “With its best-in-class low-light sensitivity, HDR and OmniBSI-2 pixel performance, the OV4689 sets a new benchmark in digital imaging for IP and security cameras. It is designed to meet customers’ desire for higher resolution image capturing in the standard 1/3-inch optical size, while also providing superior low-light performance.” Built on the 2-micron OmniBSI-2(TM) pixel architecture, the OV4689 captures full-resolution 4-megapixel HD video at 90 frames per second (FPS), 1080p HD at 120 FPS with electronic image stabilization (EIS), and 720p HD at 180 FPS. The OV4689’s staggered HDR ensures smooth motion capture while recording high-quality images and video under extreme variations of bright and dark conditions, resulting in […]
Frost & Sullivan: Global Commercial Biometrics Market to Grow Considerably as Awareness Increases – IT Industry Today
EIN Presswire — Fingerprint technology continues to be the most used, even as face and iris recognition gain prominence LONDON , Oct. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Increasing awareness of biometrics across industries will spur the global commercial biometrics market. While historically the adoption of biometrics has been concentrated in the government sector, recent years have witnessed considerable demand for applications such as ATMs, retail points of sale, and finance. Iris and face recognition algorithms have undergone substantial advancements and are gaining prominence, while fingerprint technologies remain the most popular. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan ( http://www.autoid.frost.com ), Analysis of the Global Commercial Biometrics Market , finds that the market earned revenues of $1.48 billion in 2012 and estimates this to reach $6.15 billion in 2019. In addition to fingerprint, facial and iris biometrics, the study covers hand geometry, voice, and signature technologies. “Better end-user recognition of the unique capabilities of biometric technologies, including enhanced security as well as physical and logical access control in applications, has helped vendors win a number of projects and contracts,” said Frost & Sullivan Senior Research Analyst Ram Ravi . “Focus on building robust, error-free and efficient solutions will create added revenue-generating opportunities for biometric vendors.” Although improvements in technology augur well for the market, any large-scale biometric project in enterprises takes long to implement and cover every employee. Since many businesses work within a restricted budget for a limited time span, the high cost and extended duration of deploying biometrics restricts installation […]
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Legendary Finis Conner Back With New BluStor Secure Smart Card
BluStor unveiled a mobile security platform that protects the full stream of mobile security: device, user, and data. To share its vision for what’s possible using BluStor, the company has launched a new website and video. Countries in Europe and the Middle East, Asia, India, South America are seeking a platform that can provide secure […]
SIA Technology Insights E-Version Released
The digital version of SIA Technology Insights publication is now available on the Security Industry Association (SIA) website. SIA Technology Insights provides original, exclusive, vendor-neutral analyses of emerging security technologies from industry leaders. Produced with the end user in mind, the publication is intended to help chief security officers, security directors and others learn about […]
Top Trends Impacting The Video Surveillance Industry
IFSEC International, the international security expo organization, has predicted 10 key security trends which will impact the video surveillance industry in coming years. Let’s review the top trends which are already making an impact on the industry. Cost: Cost factor has always influenced the surveillance industry in the past and is also doing it presently. […]
Hollywood Comes To Video Surveillance
Dailies. B-Rolls. Circle-Takes. These digital video oriented processes of the ?Hollywood? production marketplace have ?for nearly a decade now? seen an explosion in the volume of recorded video that must be stored and managed. Entirely new workflows have been created to handle the deluge of video that digital movie-set cameras have unleashed. In the old days parts of movies, TV shows, and commercials would end up on the ?cutting room floor? as sections of film were edited out of the production. Nowadays, every ?take? is kept and possibly re-used in the bloopers edition or the director?s cut release.
HID Global Expands pivCLASS Portfolio To Include Credential Registration And Verification Of FIPS 201-Based Credentials
HID Global?, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, today announced it has expanded its pivCLASS? product portfolio with an extensive family of credential authentication solutions that enables customers to comply with government physical access control mandates. The pivCLASS suite now incorporates a comprehensive family of software solutions from Codebench, part of HID Global, with […]
LuxeVision IPMerge Platform From LEIGHTRONIX Provides All-in-One IPTV Solution
The affordable one rack unit platform provides an application server with customizable middleware, a multi-channel video-on-demand server, and a multi-channel multicast server. LuxeVision ipMerge? is breaking price barriers as the first all-in-one IPTV solution starting at under $20,000. The LuxeVision ipMerge platform is designed for situations where a small to medium number of TV end […]
The Growth of Safe Cities
Crime rates tend to grow with the population, and today?s municipal crime comes in all forms ? from petty theft to violent assault, arson and acts of terrorism. But when tasked with securing a sprawling modern metropolis ? many of which are domicile to well over 1 million people ? how should officials best leverage […]