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ACTi Receives Positive Feedback at ASIS 2009

Wes — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:00:56 +0000

ACTi has announced recently that they received a great deal of positive feedback from their display at this year’s ASIS Seminar and Exhibits event which was held this year at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. ACTi showcased a live demo video of a TCM-5311 IP camera placed inside of a moving vehicle as the vehicle progressed through traffic. The demonstration video also showcased the video clarity of the TCM-5311 and how this camera is able to read licences plates.

ACTi ASIS 2009 Live Demo – TCM5311_Cloudy Day

Source: ACTi Press Release – ACTi Website

ACTi Press Release Excerpt:

At ASIS in Los Angeles, ACTi is proud to say that we grab wide attention and get wonderful feedback. Visitors were amazed with our camera performance in live demo video, which showed the roadway traffic monitoring and car plate reorganization. We got connected with thousands of potential customers at the show.

Source: We Made It! ACTi Got Positive Feedback in ASIS 2009

Sony Announces First HD IP Cameras with Exmor CMOS Image Sensor and View-DR Technology

Wes — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:00:19 +0000

Sony recently announced at this year’s ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits Event, ASIS 2009, the first HD IP cameras to include ‘Exmor’ CMOS image sensors with View-DR technology. The Sony SNC-CH140 fixed camera and the Sony SNC-DH140 mini dome camera will be the first IP cameras to incorporate Sony’s new ‘Exmor’ CMOS image sensor and View-DR technology

Sony Press Release Excerpt:

Using the high-speed Exmor imager coupled with Sony’s latest imaging technology, the new HD network cameras combine the company’s wide dynamic capabilities with its visibility enhancing settings, optimizing the cameras’ ability to capture high quality images in harsh lighting conditions – the feature is known as View DR. With View-DR, the camera captures multiple images to reproduce each frame. One image is taken using a standard exposure time and either one or three images are taken using very short exposure times depending on the camera type.

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Sony Unveils First HD IP Network Cameras with ‘Exmor’ CMOS Image Sensors and View-DR Technology

OnSSI Now Member of Arecont Partner Program

Wes — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:45:04 +0000

Arecont Vision, developers of industry recognized megapixel IP cameras, has announced On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) as one of the newest members of the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program. The announcement was made at the annual ASIS Seminar and Exhibits Event that was Sept.21-24 2009. This partnership will allow for Arecont Vision’s H.264 megapixel cameras to be integrated into OnSSI’s Ocularis IP Management platform.

Arecont Vision Press Release Excerpt:

On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) offers a comprehensive IP video surveillance control and management software solution in its Ocularis platform, designed to operate with unprecedented levels of user-intuitiveness and scalability. Ocularis’ open-architecture, non-proprietary solution platform supports Arecont Vision H.264 cameras to provide users with higher-resolution images without overtaxing the system either at the server level or the client level.

Source: Arecont Vision Announces Integration With OnSSI

Arecont Announces PSIA Compatible IP Cameras

Wes — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:44:10 +0000

Arecont Vision announced at ASIS 2009 that the MegaDome and MegaVideo H.264 IP camera product lines will include PSIA 1.0 API Media Device Specification compliance. The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) is a global consortium of physical security providers determined on creating and promoting interoperability of networked physical security technology. Arecont is the first IP network video surveillance manufacture to incorporate PSIA compliance for H.264 capable IP cameras.

Arecont Vision Press Release Excerpt:

“Arecont Vision is pleased to be one of the first to support PSIA’s objective aimed at achieving industry-wide interoperability standards,” said Raul Calderon, Vice President of Strategic Relations, Arecont Vision. “We believe standard compliance and the widespread acceptance of H.264 compression will further accelerate the implementation of megapixel cameras for mainstream applications.”

Source: Arecont Vision Announces First PSIA H.264 Baseline Implementation

Ten Companies Gather For ONVIF Developer’s Plugfest

Wes — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:25:26 +0000

Ten companies directly involved with developing IP network video surveillance devices recently got together in Japan the first ONVIF developer’s plugfest event. The event was held to allow developers an opportunity to test product implementations that include ONVIF core specification 1.0. Testing was conducted on network cameras, video encoders and video management software compliant products.

ONVIF Press Release Excerpt:

Ten companies active in the network video surveillance market joined the first ONVIF developer’s plug fest in Tokyo, Japan on September 1-3. At the event, the participants tested their product implementations of ONVIF core specification 1.0. The testing included video encoders, network cameras and video management software, verifying interoperability between the products and the software. All participants – Axis, Bosch, Canon, Hitachi, IndigoVision, Merit Lilin, Panasonic, Sony, Vivotek and Zuken – could confirm the correct implementation into their products.

“We are very pleased with the results from the plug fest as all companies successfully achieved the goal of interoperability with the other participants,” says Markus Wierny, Bosch Security Systems, Member of ONVIF’s Technical Services Committee and organizer of the plug fest. “This means a significant step towards ONVIF’s goal of achieving global interoperability.”

Source: Vivotek Press Release PDF

VIVOTEK Adopts ONVIF with New Product Lineup

Wes — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:56:47 +0000

Vivotek recently announced at the ASIS 2009 event that was held in Anaheim, California, that ONVIF support would be included in newly introduced network video surveillance products. Vivotek has acknowledged the need to create an industry standard for network video surveillance products and is showing strong support with ONVIF compatible technology being included in Vivotek’s latest product offerings. Products supporting the ONVIF standard include:

Vivotek IP8161 – 2 Megapixel H.264 Day/Night IP Camera
Vivotek FD8161 – 2 Megapixel H.264 Day/Night IR Dome IP Camera
Vivotek VS8102 – H.264 PoE IP Video Server

Excerpt from Vivotek press release:

As a supporter of open standards, VIVOTEK has played an aggressive role in the development of ONVIF-compatible technologies and products and in the participation of related conferences and seminars. After considerable effort, VIVOTEK is now proud to introduce the ONVIF standard into its latest H.264-series products, with complete extension planned in the near future.

Read the entire press release: VIVOTEK Adopts ONVIF with New Product Lineup

Vivotek Showcases Latest Product Offerings at ASIS 2009

Wes — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:06:52 +0000

At this year’s annual ASIS Seminar and Exhibits event held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, Vivotek showcased their latest product offerings including an IP network dome camera for mobile surveillance applications, a series of megapixel cameras with H.264 support and a video server that also encompasses support for the H.264 compression format. These products along with the rest of the Vivotek product line show that Vivotek is able to offer a range of products that will suit almost any network video surveillance need.

Products showcased include:

FD8161 – H.264, 2-megapixel, Day & Night Fixed Dome Network Camera
IP8161 – H.264, 2-megapixel, Day & Night Fixed Network Camera
VS8102 – H.264 Video Server
IP7361 – Outdoor, 2-megapixel, Day & Night Network Bullet Camera
IP7161 – 2-megapixel, Day & Night Fixed Network Camera
FD7160 – 2-megapixel Fixed Dome Network Camera for Mobile Surveillance

Original Source: Vivotek at ASIS

World’s First 10 Megapixel H.264 IP Camera

Wes — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:42:54 +0000

Arecont Vision Introduces World’s First 10 Megapixel H.264 IP Network Camera

Arecont Vision, makers of megapixel IP network cameras have announced the world’s first H.264 10 Megapixel IP Network Camera. The announcement was made at this year’s annual ASIS Seminar and Exhibits event being held in Anaheim, California.

The Arecont AV10005 is the world’s first 10 megapixel IP camera that incorporates H.264 compression at full resolution. Offering a 3,648 x 2,752 pixel resolution at up to 5 frames per second with dual H.264 and MJPEG encoding, the AV10005 is sure to impress many in the network video surveillance industry upon its release. Here is an excerpt from the Arecont Vision product introduction press release:

Targeting the most demanding surveillance applications, the new 10MP AV10005 camera provides full-format 10-megapixel resolution at full frame rates in both MJPEG and H.264 compression types. The camera provides multiple non-identical streams with variable frame rates, bit rates, resolutions and compression quality. Zoom windowing capabilities of this camera offer a true alternative to expensive pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) devices. Available bit rate control, maintains desired bandwidth and storage size. Real-time streaming protocol (RTSP) assures compatibility with media players such as Apple QuickTime, Windows Media Player, VLC Player and others.

Read the full press release: “Arecont Vision Introduces World’s First H.264 Megapixel Camera”

Axis Introduces a New Level of Openness

Wes — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:22:59 +0000

Excerpt:

With today’s launch of AXIS Camera Application Platform, Axis Communications introduces a new level of openness to the security industry. The open application platform makes it possible for any company to develop downloadable applications for Axis’ market-leading range of network cameras and video encoders.

Read the entire press release: Axis introduces a new level of openness to the security industry

Axis Launches Open AP For Video Analytics

Wes — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:08:09 +0000

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Axis Communications, the market leader within network video, today announces the launch of AXIS Camera Application Platform. The platform allows third-party development of applications that can be downloaded and installed on Axis network cameras and video encoders.

“AXIS Camera Application Platform is an open platform that makes it possible for application developers to market and sell Axis-compatible applications,” says Johan Paulsson, Chief Technology Officer at Axis. “The platform supports video analytics applications that provide the products with intelligent capabilities such as recognition, counting, detection and tracking.”

Compatible applications can be installed on Axis network cameras and video encoders to extend their functionality to meet specific end-user needs. At launch, the open application platform is available in one of Axis’ most popular products, AXIS P3301 Fixed Dome Network Camera. “This is only the beginning,” says Johan Paulsson. “The platform is a cornerstone of our video analytics strategy and will be implemented in the majority of our products during 2010.”

The open application platform has attracted great interest among Axis’ development partners. AgentVi, Aimetis, Cognimatics, IBM and Via:Sys are five of Axis’ partners that have participated in the development of the concept.

For more information about AXIS Camera Application Platform and Axis-compatible applications, please visit www.axis.com/applications/.

About Axis Communications
Axis is an IT company offering network video solutions for professional installations. The company is the global market leader in network video, driving the ongoing shift from analog to digital video surveillance. Axis products and solutions focus on security surveillance and remote monitoring, and are based on innovative, open technology platforms. Axis is a Swedish-based company, operating worldwide with offices in more than 20 countries and cooperating with partners in more than 70 countries. Founded in 1984, Axis is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, under the ticker AXIS. For more information about Axis, please visit our website at www.axis.com.

For further information, please contact:

Johan Paulsson, Chief Technology Officer, Axis Communications
Phone +46 46 2721800, E-mail: pressoffice@axis.com

Original Source: Axis Press Release – Axis Launches Open Application Platform For Video Analytics