Detection, Monitoring & Machine Vision

The Gazelle camera series from Point Grey debuts with 2.2 and 4.1 megapixel monochrome models based on the high sensitivity CMOSIS CMV2000 and CMV4000 global shutter CMOS sensors. With a Camera Link digital interface in Base (2-tap) and Full (8-tap) configurations, the 2.2 megapixel model outputs 2048x1088 resolution images at a maximum rate of 280 FPS, while the 4.1 megapixel model outputs 2048x2048 images at 150 FPS.

Genetec has announced the release of Omnicast 4.7, the latest version of its advanced IP video surveillance solution. This version provides support for new hardware and includes features like video trickling, simplification of unit enrolment, HTTPS support on selected cameras, cross line detection support for Axis cameras, and the addition of four new languages. Genetec says it has added an array of new camera models to its list of supported hardware. Now fully compatible are the new Q1921 and Q1921-E IP th

Radiodetection, a specialist in the design and development of cable and pipe locators, has launched a new range of precision locators.

Pelco has expanded its Sarix camera range to include two new mini dome cameras, the IM-E series environmental and the IM-V series vandal-resistant fixed mini dome cameras. The company says these two cameras raise the bar for megapixel mini dome performance by delivering auto focus on every camera, low light performance down to 0.03 lux, up to 1.3 megapixel resolution and a built-in camera sabotage analytic.

Stemmer Imaging is launching a sophisticated vehicle classification system that allows both the class of the vehicle, such as motorcycle, car, taxi, light van, bus or truck, to be identified as well as the vehicle make, model and colour and can be linked with ANPR systems. It utilises the Manto pattern recognition tool, which is part of the company's Common Vision Blox hardware-independent machine vision toolkit. Potential applications for the systems include congestion charge monitoring and other road toll

AMG Systems has launched the 5800/5900 series of hybrid products, which are available both as standalone and as rackmount.

MEL Secure Systems has announced the immediate availability of a new generation of wireless outdoor bridges. Using the latest MiMo (Multiple in/Multiple out) technology with transmission rates of up to 300Mbps, the company says it provides significantly improved performance over traditional bridges with the bandwidth required for streaming HD video and data in a wide range of security and IT applications. The device uses the latest IEEE 802.11n 5GHz technology to give a range of up to 10km (6.2 miles). The

U-blox has announced the extension of its LISA wireless module family to include two new members, the LISA-H100 for the USA and the LISA-H110 for Europe and Asia. The UMTS/HSDPA data modems are dedicated to telematics and telemetry applications that typically require only data and not the full 3G bandwidth. The modems are backwards-compatible with 2G (GPRS/EDGE) networks. Applications include automatic meter reading, point of sales terminals, remote monitoring and control, asset tracking, fleet management a

IRD, Inc's Terry Bergan discusses future applications of weigh in motion technology. The application in recent years of Weigh In Motion (WIM) at tollgates has been driven by recognition of the fact that there is economic value, which can be levied, attached to Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) which haul laden (and are therefore heavy) rather than empty. As wear and damage to road surfaces increases exponentially with weight, the targeting of HGVs in particular makes sense from both the economic and maintenance p

OnSSI, a specialist inopen-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, has announced integration of the Ocularis IP video management platform with licence plate recognition capabilities provided by Inex/Zamir. The integrated system transforms the licence plate image into data which can be used by Ocularis to call up real-time video based on the licence plate number or to provide instant notification/alarms for vehicles of interest. The combined technologies provide users with a single in