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Detection, Monitoring & Machine Vision

Grasshopper2 camera series
February 3, 2012
Point Grey has launched the Grasshopper2 GigE Vision digital camera series. The first available models incorporate a Gigabit Ethernet digital interface and are based on mono and colour versions of the Sony ICX274, a 2 megapixel CCD that runs at 30fps; and the ICX625, a 5 megapixel CCD that runs at 15fps. The compact Grasshopper2 measures just 44x29x58mm in size and offers new features such as opto-isolated GPIO for industrial triggering and strobe output, new multi-exposure trigger modes, and improved on-ca
Newest version of Omnicast
February 3, 2012
Genetec has released the latest version of its IP video surveillance security solution, Omnicast.
Plate matching technology more accurate than conventional OCR
February 3, 2012
EngiNe srl's patented Plate Matching technique is something of a paradox, in that it achieves formal vehicle identification without recognising, in the accepted sense, the characters on its number plate. Here, Angelo Dionisi of ENG Group explains how it works
SICK scanning sensor
February 3, 2012
SICK's IP67-rated / PLd- and SIL 2-certificated OS2000 laser scanner system detects movement of people, vehicles and objects for safety, security and collision avoidance, including emergency stops and machine control
GigE camera
February 3, 2012
The new Hitachi GigE camera range takes advantage of GigE Vision, the first standard to allow for fast image transfer using low cost standard cables over very long lengths.
High-definition Spectra
February 3, 2012
Pelco has announced Spectra HD, an all-new, all-digital, Sarix-based high-definition, high-speed dome system. The company says that the new unit delivers up to four times the video resolution of standard-definition IP cameras and provides the incredible level of forensic video detail that security professionals demand. The camera's 1.3 megapixel imager and all-digital processing deliver dual-stream H.264 and/or M-JPEG compression with up to 960p resolution. Other features include HD-optimised dome bubble te
VelocityCAM video and data system
February 3, 2012
The Federal Signal VelocityCAM in-car video and data system is specially designed for law enforcement agencies.
Computer technology increasingly aids traffic management
February 3, 2012
Alan Perrott, Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions (UK) Ltd, looks at trends in CCTV technology for traffic surveillance applications
Vicon IP camera with digital noise reduction
February 3, 2012
Vicon Industries has added three new models within its I-Onyx line of IP cameras.
Smaller camera for MPH-900
February 3, 2012
Elsag North America Law Enforcement Systems has unveiled a new and vastly improved camera for its Mobile Plate Hunter (MPH-900)