Detection, Monitoring & Machine Vision

Barco’s OpSpace boosts efficiency of control room operators

June 1, 2016

Barco’s new OpSpace provides a number of displays on an operator’s desk, creating a single workspace for viewing, monitoring and interacting with multiple clients that reside on multiple networks with different security clearances or liability concerns.

Basler adds eight new cameras to its ace range

June 1, 2016

Basler has added eight new Ace models to its camera range, with the latest generation of CMOS sensors from ON Semiconductor’s Python series. The new cameras feature a combination of compact design, CMOS sensors with the latest global shutter technology and are said to have an excellent price/performance ratio.

Traffic management turns to machine vision

June 1, 2016

Traffic engineers can use the latest advances in vision technology to streamline and enhance traffic management. The idea of using one camera to perform all functions at an intersection is attractive to authorities for many reasons and camera supplier Gridsmart says it can make this happen. Its Bell Camera offers a horizon to horizon view that includes the centre of the intersection where vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians cross paths and it can be used for traffic light actuation, traffic data collection a

Gardasoft Vision to become Optex subsidiary

May 19, 2016

UK LED lighting specialist Gardasoft Vision has been acquired by Optex of Japan and will become a wholly-owned subsidiary. Founded in 1999, Gardasoft specialises in the design and manufacture of high performance pulse/strobe controllers for LED lighting and high intensity LED illuminators, providing solutions to the global machine vision and intelligent traffic automatic number plate recognition markets. Being part of Optex will allow Gardasoft to extend the applications of its new Triniti technology

MAV extends ANPR camera range

May 19, 2016

The MAV IQ automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) camera range has been extended with new models, the IQ:SL and an optional expansion module for attachment of peripheral devices, such as radar for speed indication, or pan/tilt control.

Kapsch awarded Toowoomba Second Range Crossing in Queensland

May 13, 2016

Kapsch TrafficCom subsidiary Kapsch TrafficCom Australia is to deliver the roadside tolling system for the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (TSRC) Project in Queensland, Australia. The contract, awarded by the State of Queensland, comprises supply and operation for 10 years of the roadside system for TSRC and is valued at around US$6.6 million (€6 million). Kapsch will deliver its latest tolling technology based on the company’s single gantry multi-lane free-flow platform and next-generation vision te

Troopers in the TOC – a recipe for success

May 11, 2016

A traffic incident management project in Arizona has speeded up reopening closed lanes and saved an estimated $165m through reducing traffic delays. The process for clearing roadway incidents on the Maricopa County freeways in Arizona has always reflected industry best practice with, for instance, a live feed of freeway cameras to the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) dispatch centre and the City of Phoenix Fire dispatch centre. The region has nearly 480km (300 miles) of freeway connecting 27 citi

IDS High speed cameras for vision systems

May 5, 2016

The latest industrial USB 3 uEye CP camera from IDS Image Development Systems is now available with On Semiconductor’s Python 500, 2000 and 5000 CMOS sensors, which are suitable for use in machine vision, intelligent transportation applications, inspection, security and surveillance.

Mini dome camera for low light settings

May 5, 2016

Tyco Security Products has extended its Illustra IP camera line with the new Illustra Pro 2 megapixel mini-dome cameras. These feature UltraVision low light technology, allowing the camera to maintain colour video well below 1 lux and improving its ability to identify people and objects of interest in low light conditions.

Upgrade for traffic counting system on Delaware bridges

April 29, 2016

The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission recently approved the purchase of new technology and software to replace the aging traffic counting system at the agency's 18 road bridges. The US$268,724 purchase of radar traffic counters, auxiliary system and software will be made from Signal Services of West Chester, Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Department of General Services COSTARS Program. The Commission collects traffic counts to make data-driven decisions related to budgeting, maintenance an