Detection, Monitoring & Machine Vision

AMG-Panogenics, the British manufacturer of 5 Megapixel camera solutions has today announced a strategic OEM agreement with Canadian based I3 International. Under the new agreement i3 will integrate PanoCam360 into its SRX Pro video management system. According to Vy Hoang, VP of sales and marketing for i3, the company conducted extensive research before selecting the PanoCam360. “There were a number of reasons why we have chosen to work with AMG-Panogenics. First and foremost we’re impressed with the robus

Delta has unveiled two important new features for the company’s LTL-M mobile retroreflectometer – an overhead camera and distance measurement instrument (DMI) – to further accommodate customer requirements. The overhead camera is placed in the vehicle windscreen, providing a complete HD video of the markings and the road as seen by the driver.

Geko is a new state of the art LED illuminator line, designed and produced by Videotec to provide excellent lighting for standard definition and megapixel cameras. The devices can provide clear night vision up to 140 metres in an indoor or outdoor environment.

Nedap AVI, a specialist in solutions for long range vehicle and driver identification, has expanded its product line of vehicle identification systems with its ANPR Access licence plate reader specifically designed for vehicle access applications. The company claims it is easy to implement in existing access control systems, because the software supports Wiegand, RS422, RS485 and IP.

Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions division has announced a unified programming interface and software development kit (SDK) for its complete range of GigE and Firewire (IEEE1394b) camera modules. The upgraded driver enables Sony customers to easily switch from Firewire to GigE camera modules, and use their existing software and function libraries.

Axis Communications has launched its Q60-C PTZ dome network cameras with integrated active cooling for high-quality and reliable video surveillance in extremely hot conditions up to 165 deg F. The high-speed pan/tilt/zoom IP cameras feature resolutions up to 1080p HDTV, and come in easy-to-install, outdoor-ready housings.

Following extensive trials, Brigade Electronics has unveiled the new generation Sidescan, a four sensor ultrasonic detector system fitted along the side of trucks or buses to detect cyclists and pedestrians in commercial vehicle blind spots. The system provides an audible warning to the driver and an optional real speech warning of ‘caution vehicle turning’ to the pedestrian or cyclist.

Raytec is claiming that the Vario, its latest innovation in illumination, is its most important technology development since the initial launch of Rymax and Raylux. The company claims it redefines CCTV lighting by combining the latest advances in optics, remote control, electronic feedback and green technology into an all-round package.

Transit bus mobile video surveillance specialist Apollo Video Technology has announced it will now provide removable solid-state drives for its RoadRunner digital video recorders. Existing customers have the option to upgrade previously installed standard hard-disk drives to the new solid-state drives which are currently available in 120GB, 240GB and 480GB sizes.

Siemens Building Technologies is introducing the next generation of its FibroLaser line heat detection system, which is based on a fibre-optic cable and suited for road and train tunnels as well as for industrial applications. The third generation of this fire safety solution offers even faster and more precise detection over an area of up to 2x10km in length.