Analyze with dPict

A high performance video analytics PCI board the Aexeon Analytix from dPict is perfect for security applications or any industrial imaging application that uses video analytics. What is video analytics you ask?

Video analytics is a technology that is used to analyze video for specific data, behavior, objects or attitude. It has a wide range of applications including safety and security. The software algorithms run on processors inside a computer or on an embedded computer platform in video cameras, recording devices, or specialized video processing units. Video analytics algorithms together are integrated with video and called Intelligent Video Software systems that run on standard off-the-shelf computers or embedded into small chips called digital signal processors (DSPs) that run in IP cameras or encoders. The technology can evaluate the contents of video to determine specified information about the content of that video.

For an example if used in a security application it can count every fifth person to pass by it. Used in another application it can be liked to an automation process and pull out items with defects. If the camera you are using is to perform tasks like this it will need a analytics card to process all of this information coming in and the Aexeon Analytix PCI board is the one for the job.

The aexeon analytix is unique  product that adds video analytics onto DVR’s. The analytics card comes in two forms the 200 and 800. The analytixs 800 features four Texas Instruments DM642 processors allowing this card to perform all of the video processing on board.

Other features include:

• PCI add-in card
• Real-time video capture and processing
• Easy integrates into new or existing DVRs
• Up to four Texas Instruments DM642 Digital Media Processors
• Up to eight channels of video processing for video analytics applications
• No host processor usage
• 256 MB SDRAM Frame Buffer
• CCIR viewing and capture resolution
• NTSC and PAL video formats
• Multiple board installation support
• Selectable video terminations
• 8 General purpose I/O triggers
• Windows® 2000, and XP support
• Optional SDK with sample applications

The  Aexeion Analytix board supports the ObjectVideoOnBoard software suite so no Software developers kit is necessary.

-BRADLEY FRY

FCB-H11 With Housing

Extreme environments call for extreme product solutions, and that is exactly what Aegis Electronic Group INC. could offer in the near future. Aegis has already made the incredible Sony FCB-H11 more advanced by offering it in a one of a kind custom built housing with built in SD or HD interface boards that keeps it streamline and adds that last bit of extra protection for the average users. They are also offered with custom cabling in any format that is needed.

But what if your not an average user of the FCB-h11? Where is the housings for the extreme users of block cameras like the Sony FCB-H11? Well things might be looking up for those extreme few. The amazing part about the FCB-H11 is that the housings can be made out of almost any material.

This adds to the protection factor and extends the list of extreme applications that it can be used in. For an example You own property you want protected by the cameras. Normal block cameras would be destroyed in the heat of a possible fire but with a fireproof or fire resistant housing the FCB-H11 would stand up to the challenge and even continue to send video  while the flames enveloped it.

Materials that can be used:

• Aluminum
  

  FCB-H11 in housing

• Anodized aluminum
• Cold resistant
• Fire proof
• Fire resistant
• Materials that are resistant to chemicals such as acid
• Bulletproof lexan and Plexiglas
• Heat treated hardend steel for use in sand blasting chambers
• Waterproof
• And more

The FCB -H11 is an amazing camera that has all the features and options one could need and its only 1 7/8″ x 1 3/4″ x 2 7/8″ and weighs a mere 4.2 oz.

FEATURES:

• 1/3 type CMOS imager
• Approx. 2M effective pixels
• 16×9 Aspect Ratio
• Auto ICR for DaylNight function
• Minimum Illumination – 1.0 lx (ICR On Mode – F1.8 50 IRE)

FCB-H11 Without housing

• TIL signal-level control (VISCA1M protocol)

• 120x optical zoom (10x zoom/12x digital)

• Programmable factory preset
• High Performance Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
• Various customizable settings
• Electronic Shutter/Slow Shutter
• VBS and Y/C video output (SD modes only)
• Picture Freeze Function
• Spot AE
• Internal/External sync
• Small and Compact

-BRADLEY FRY

PTZ Vs. Stationary Industrial Cameras

When given the option of stationary cameras and pan tilt zoom cameras one has to take into consideration a couple of variables.

• Is this camera going to be the only camera in the system or will there be multiples?
• Another option to take into consideration is what type of application this camera will be used in.

Stationary cameras are exactly that, cameras that are fixed into a set position within a certain perimeter to work in. Fixed on a conveyor, they will monitor parts as they pass. Placed on a wall or atop of a building, they will cover the set area with 24/7 surveillance. Stationary cameras are either programmed in correlation with software that applies to the job they are doing or they are plugged into a DVR which records and stores everything that camera sees. Stationary cameras need no operator on hand and can be placed in a dome or fixture for outdoor use and mounted straight to a wall or ceiling for indoor use.

Stationary Camera

Pan/tilt/zoom cameras or PTZ are camera heads that are mounted on top of a motorized base. The motor in the base drives gears which are connected to shafts that turn all of the joints on the camera. The pivot points on a PTZ camera are the pan and tilt. Zoom is controlled electronically by the controller. Pan is the side to side motion most PTZ camera can pan almost 360 degrees. Tilt is the up and down motion. PTZ cameras can be used as a single camera panning around a large area or in a system to offer a larger are of video feed.

PTZ Camera

-BRADLEY FRY

Sony’s new HD PTZ Cameras

Sony visual imaging products division is proud to announce two new PTZ cameras that offer more technology than ever before. At first glance these cameras look just like ordinary IP security cameras but do not be fooled.  State of the art imaging sensor and a base capable of Pan/Tilt/Zoom function make the new EVI-HD1, EVI-D7V, and EVI-HD3V perfect for almost  any application. The new EVI-HD7V and HD3V compliment the HD1 very nicely with improvements like  DVI-I video outputs and the option for a lower 480p resolution.  Both the EVI-HD7V and 3V are also able to switch between Y/Cb/Cr, DVI-1, Y/Pb/Pr, and RGB outputs . With the PTZ base on all three of these cameras it is easy to monitor everything going on within the view and act accordingly. PTZ is a cameras ability to pan side to side, tilt up and down and zoom in and out. PTZ cameras are built with different motors in the base that drive gears connected to a movable point on the camera. All movements on these cameras are controlled using VISCA Protocal. Much like the HD1 the new EVI-HD7V and EVI-HD3V are easy to use HD pan/tilt/zoom cameras that are perfect for numerous applications within the security and surveillance market. They are also perfect working in applications such as broadcasting, traffic enforcement, and manufacturing. Some FEATURES:

• 1/3 type CMOS image sensor
• Approximately 2M effective pixels
• Signal System: 720p/60; 1080i/60
• Video Output: DVI-I (digital and analog), Y/Cb/Cr, Y/Pb/Pr, or RGB selectable
  

  EVI-HD3V

• 10x Optical, 40x digital and optical zoom
• VISCA RS-232C Camera Control Interface
• 6 position presets
• Pan: -100 to +100 deg. (Max. speed 300 deg./sec)
• Tilt: -25 to +25 deg. (Max. speed 125 deg./sec)
• Minimum Illumination: 15 lux (50 IRE, F1.8)
• Horizontal viewing angle: 8˚ (Tele) to 70˚ (Wide)
• Power requirements: 12 V dc (10.8 to 13.0V dc)
• Dimensions: 250 x 152 x 135 mm
• Mass: approx. 1.6kg

-BRADLEY FRY

dPict’s New Frame Grabbers

The Nexeon HD is one of the only full featured video streaming HD capture boardS on the market right now. What makes this board so special you ask? Well to start it is built with analog and digital cameras in mind. It will work for either of the two. Plus it supports analog RGB/YCrCb components, S-video and composite analog inputs as well. It also has capabilities for digital DVI/HDMI inputs. The Nexeon also come standard with integrated on board memory and a video processor. What this means is that the Nexeon HD form dPict imaging inc. will give you the fast reliable video data transfer you have been looking for.

 

DPICT'S NEXEON HD FRAME GRABBER

 

 

The Nexeon features a PCI express interface and HDTV that supports up to 1080 i. It also comes with a simultaneous real-time transfer of video to the system memory , overlay, or display memory.

Some other features this amazing board delivers are:

• TI DM642 Digital Media Processor
• 64 MB SDRAM Frame Buffer
• Acquisition rates up to 150 MHz
• Smooth interpolated video scaling to arbitrarily sized windows
• RGB, YUV, or monochrome pixel formats
• Progressive scan video support
• General purpose I/O triggers
• Packed or planar transfers
• Area of interest transfers to system and onboard memory
• On-board microcontroller for robust timing and capture control
• Programmable LUT
• 12-volt DC fused output for camera supply
• Real-time image processing
• Windows® 2000, and XP drivers
• Includes dPiction Windows®-based video capture application
• DirectShow and TWAIN support
• Optional SDK with sample applications

More specs are available at WWW.AEGIS-ELEC.COM and WWW.DPICTIMAGING.COM.

 

-BRADLEY FRY