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Bosch delivers AutoDome Easy II H.264 IP cameras

High-resolution images from a compact PTZ dome

• Compact camera is ideal for discreet surveillance

• Rugged design ensures reliable operation even in tough environments

• H.264 compression technology reduces storage costs by 30 percent

Bosch Security Systems has enhanced its AutoDome Easy series with the introduction of a durable pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) IP camera for indoor and outdoor applications. Designed to bridge the gap between fixed minidomes and traditional PTZ cameras, this unique IP camera provides customers with advanced features not found in other compact PTZ domes.

Ideal for discreet surveillance applications in large retail stores, banks, schools and commercial office buildings, the AutoDome Easy II IP is over half the size and cost of traditional PTZ dome cameras and 20 percent smaller than most other minidomes. A single AutoDome Easy II IP provides as much coverage as four fixed minidomes, allowing users to monitor a larger area with fewer cameras for reduced system installation and maintenance expenses.

To lower bandwidth consumption and storage costs, the new camera uses H.264 compression for DVD-quality video with reduced bit rates. The AutoDome Easy II IP can generate two independent H.264 streams with up to 4CIF resolution and one JPEG stream simultaneously.

Tri-streaming allows the camera to produce high-quality images for live viewing and recording while concurrently sending JPEG images to a remote server or device. Built-in iSCSI support also enables the camera to stream video directly to a network-attached iSCSI RAID array for storage.

The powerful AutoDome Easy II IP features 360-degree high-speed continuous rotation along with variable pan and tilt speeds. The 120x (10x optical/12x digital) zoom autofocus camera gives customers an increased monitoring range and incorporates the latest digital imaging technology for sharper images that capture all the important details in a scene. With excellent sensitivity to below 1.0 lux, the AutoDome Easy II IP provides clear colour images even in low light conditions.

Optional Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA) enables the AutoDome Easy II IP to process video at the network’s edge and alert operators to potential security risks. IVA allows the AutoDome Easy II IP camera to autonomously detect suspicious behavior, including loitering, idle objects, object removal and line crossing.

With this intelligence at the edge, customers have the ability to only transmit video of IVA alarms over their network to reduce bandwidth requirements and improve operator response times.

The AutoDome Easy II IP is easy to install and operate. Proportional zoom and built-in automatic focus assure optimal camera control and viewing at all zoom levels. Ninety-nine preset positions allow users to view critical monitoring areas with the touch of a button.

In addition, compliance with the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) specification guarantees compatibility with other network video products, regardless of manufacturer.

Surface, wall, recessed and pipe mount options, and an Outdoor Installation kit ensure the AutoDome Easy II IP fits nearly anywhere. The heavy-duty, tamper-resistant aluminum housing and rugged polycarbonate bubble protect the camera for constant operation, ensuring years of reliable operation even in tough environments.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 280,000 associates generated sales of 45.1 billion euros in fiscal 2008. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in over 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Each year, Bosch spends more than 3.5 billion euros, or eight percent of its sales revenue, for research and development, and applies for over 3,000 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch enhances the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial.

The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.” The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch GmbH.

Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.com