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Having survived the delights of day one at the show, and perhaps more importantly managing to escape from the car park with still enough fuel left to get home, it was back again on Wednesday to seek out yet more hidden treasures and catch up with colleaugues old and new. It would be relatively easy to highlight a new model camera or DVR, but then given the literally thousands of models on show, Doktor Jon could easily give up the will to live just trying to make sense of them all. So rather than provide a detailed exploration of any particular class of product in this quick foray, I've decided instead to give a brief overview of emerging technologies and subsequent issues, in a new review page that will be linked at the foot of this offering. So here we go, Part 2 of the manufacturers and products, that were well worth a look ... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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You could be forgiven for thinking that when it comes to 'bullet' type cameras, it's often difficult to tell one from another, but then a quick visit to the Koditec stand, and Chairman Mr. Charles Huh (pictured left) has a few surprises up his sleeve. How about a self contained IR equipped camera that has a built in 26x auto focus zoom lens, and a claimed nightvision range of up to .... 500 metres. With 480 lines resolution (550 line model optional), fully weatherproofed diecast aluminium housing construction with built in heater and cooling fan, this beast of a bullet could provide an interesting solution particularly for open area applications, from car parks to border security. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alongside an extensive range of highly engineered self contained cameras, there were also a number of LED based Infra Red illuminators on show, providing various levels of light output, at frequencies up to 950nM. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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What can we say about lenses? ... bits of glass ... 'C' or 'CS' mount ... generally boring? Well not if you take a trip to the ImmerVision stand where the revolutionary Panomorph optic was being demonstrated by Yves Messier (see photo right). Unlike a conventional "fisheye" device, the 1/3" Panomorph not only provides a complete 360 degree view, but also stretches the image edge detail, which can then be literally unwarped using a computer equipped with their proprietary software. Whilst the current model is designed for use on any conventional 'box' camera up to 1.2 MegaPixel resolution, the potential for future developments provide exciting opportunities for quite literally opening out new markets. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Whilst the normal unprocessed camera view looks similar to a squashed 'fisheye' image, the free issue software allows the image to be unwrapped and corrected, with comprehensive pan, tilt & zoom facilities available. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Although "Body Worn" surveillance systems have been around for some time now, H.264 Ltd. have looked in detail at the operational requirements for the UK Police services, and come up with a revolutionary new design called the "Vader 279". Built around a compact ruggedised DVR with a removable storage device, the unit has been specifically engineered to exceed the stringent requirements of both the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice communities. Delivering secure D1 resolution with h.264 compressed recording capability over a period of 10 hours continous use, every component from the camera mountings through to the IP 65 rated weather resistant casing, has been engineered to provide a complete solution for patrolling officers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lee Tracey the design engineer responsible for the Vader project (see photo above), has cleverly ensured that the recording method is not only authenticated for evidential use, but also fully compatible with EVIS software. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The idea of accessing digital video images using a mobile phone, is proving increasingly attractive and affordable for a wide range of applications, thanks to ongoing developments by Qeeps. Using mobile streaming technology developed by Vemotion, the Qeeps offering is now supported by twenty major video surveillance manufacturers, allowing ready access and control of both DVR recorded footage, and also video streams sourced from IP Video cameras. With the built in facility of either SMS, e-mail or phone alerts, the service can be licensed for a range of applications, from a simple domestic set up, to either a general commercial operation or full corporate based network. |  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The flexibility of the service is highlighted by the fact that not only are images transmitted effortlessly to a mobile, but full control of both DVR playback and camera selection or PTZ functions, are enabled through the phone. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
It's undoubtedly a fact that this years IFSEC has seen a significant growth in the presence of Video Analytics suppliers, and certainly specialist developer Mate Intelligent Video were at the forefront when it comes to presenting products designed for automated image content analysis, and managing optimised network transmission. With a range of products designed to monitor specific behaviours, the company's Tri-Layered Shield approach, uses a range of techniques to build a security system which can devolve analysis and decision making to remote intelligent units, providing heightened efficiency and effectiveness in a range of mission critical applications. Mate's Vice President of Marketing Ami Paz is shown demonstrating the 'Trigger' advanced content analysis and transmission device. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Just days before the show opened, Mate had announced that their advanced analytic capabilities had now been integrated with both American Dynamix Intellex and EVT's Video Management System. So that's D.J.'s selection of 10 "interestings" from this years IFSEC Show; for more background info.. read on!! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As part of this years IFSEC Review, Doktor Jon also comments on what's happening in the halls! << Doktor Jon's IFSEC 2008 Forum >> << Doktor Jon's current CCTV News >> - << Doktor Jon's current CCTV / IP Video Industry News >> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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