Detection, Monitoring & Machine Vision

E-con Systems has launched a 5MP monochrome USB 3.1 Gen 1 SuperSpeed Camera which it says captures images in visible and near-infrared regions.

Tapco (Traffic and Parking Control Co) has launched the SafeWalk Crosswalk Illuminator in a bid to increase nighttime visibility at pedestrian crossings.

Winsted Control Room Solutions has unveiled the Paramount technology credenza.

Velodyne has released a Lidar solution which it says utilises surround-view technology to meet specifications for autonomous mobility. 

Tieto and the Finnish city of Tampere have launched a pedestrian recognition system which it claims can achieve up to 99% accuracy - and 75% at night.  

Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) has developed an alarm system which it says can be used in a traffic control centre where on-screen colour changes represent major fluctuations. The system, which operates within UVS’ Lucidity video wall controller and control software, allows staff to set pre-set alarm points.

Polarised imaging advances have finally allowed ITS technology to catch up with previously unenforceable international bans on smoking in cars, says Sony’s Stephane Clauss

The UK government has told the BBC’s Panorama investigation programme that 38 people have been killed on smart motorways in the last five years. 

Allied Vision has launched Prosilica GT Large Format cameras with Sony Pregius CMOS sensors which it says can be used for traffic and transportation surveillance.