Optera™ IMM Series with SureVision™ 2.0
Optera™ IMM Series with SureVision™ 2.0

Optera™ IMM Series multi-imager solution The Optera™ IMM Series camera with SureVision™ 2.0 provides a panomersive experience with seamless situational awareness which provides stitched and blended panoramic views. The IMM Series also enables you to zoom in for detail within multiple intuitive immersive views from a video management system (VMS). Other multi-imager solutions can be disjointed with separate streams out of order. The IMM Series transparently integrates video across all sensors in the camera, presenting a seamless user experience from setup to viewing. Camera IMM Series camera options include 180-, 270-, or 360-degree models. All models include a camera in a compact in-ceiling mount, surface mount, or pendant enclosure that is ready to install. All models feature a robust metal tamper-resistant design and carry an IK10 impact rating for vandal resistance. The Environmental Vandal model features worry-free use in a wide range of challenging operating conditions. In-ceiling models have a back box that is plenum rated per 2008 NEC article 300.22(C)(2). Video with SureVision 2.0 The IMM Series offers the panomersive experience with outstanding and industry leading image quality with SureVision 2.0 technology. SureVision 2.0 delivers excellent low-light performance and true wide dynamic range (WDR), consistently and simultaneously. With superior WDR, anti-bloom technologies, 3D noise filtering and advanced tone mapping, SureVision 2.0 makes the IMM Series capable of delivering outstanding image quality in very challenging lighting conditions. Window blanking Window blanking is used to conceal user-defined privacy areas. The IMM Series camera supports up to 32 blanked windows. A blanked area appears on the screen as a solid grey window. Video The IMM Series provides near real-time capture with a frame rate of up to 12.5 frames per second (fps) at full resolution. This video is presented from the camera in multiple streams that can be encoded in H.264 level 5.1 high profile and constrained variable bit recording (CVBR) for efficient encoding to conserve video storage and bandwidth. Open and integrated The IMM Series camera seamlessly connects to the Pelco VideoXpert™ and Digital Sentry® VMSs. IMM Series integrates with major partner video management systems through the open Pelco API, Panomersive SDK and through the ONVIF standard. IMM Series enables customers to record everything in the scene at the VMS, and both live and retrospectively obtain panoramic and multiple immersive views. Built-in analytics The IMM Series features a full suite of eight Pelco video analytics applied across a wide field of view. Pelco behaviours include Abandoned Object, Adaptive Motion Detection, Camera Sabotage, Directional Motion, Loitering Detection, Object Counting, Object Removal, and Stopped Vehicle. These behaviours enable operators to focus quickly on events and areas of interest. Convenient power The IMM Series is designed with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) to simplify planning, wiring, and installation. PoE+ works with PoE+ enabled network switches or power injectors. PoE+ eliminates separate power supplies, cabling, and increases camera availability through an uninterruptable power supply (UPS).

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Sony launched its new HD cameras at IFSEC
Sony launched its new HD cameras at IFSEC

What new products were on display? Over the last twelve months Sony Professional has made several significant announcements that have broadened its HD portfolio. In January this year, it added another new HD camera to the four launched in 2009. The SNC-CH240 Full HD Fixed camera was launched at Sony's Power of Images (POI) event in Germany, completing its HD range. IFSEC heralded the European launch of two new HD cameras. The SNC-DH180 and SNC-DH240 were unveiled for the first time at ISC West in the US in March and will be on show for the first time in Europe at IFSEC 2010. Focused on image quality, the SNC-DH180 boasts a built-in infrared (IR) illuminator to deliver excellent images even in absolute darkness, while the SNC-DH240 is equipped with various different image enhancers including View-DR. Why is this relevant to Sony's ongoing video security strategy? HD remains a key focus for Sony and IFSEC 2010 demonstrated Sony's understanding of the security market and the issues it faces, showing how Sony is helping customers to address these challenges. Market demand for HD products is growing but until now there has not been the breadth of products to provide the means or the motivation to move from analogue to IP. But Sony's innovation in the surveillance space is changing this. Sony maintains its commitment to providing a true hybrid offering and the solutions on display at Stand J10 in Hall 4 included Sony's hybrid video security technologies. Aiding and bridging the migration to IP, Sony demonstrated how hybrid technology is enabling more businesses to access benefits of HD without replacing their existing technology infrastructure. How is Sony developing its security offering? New technology features from Sony were also a significant focus at IFSEC. Committed to delivering superior image quality, the majority of new HD cameras from Sony have been equipped with Sony's unique View-DR Wide Dynamic Range technology, allowing users to see normally in extreme light conditions. The increased use of sound recording technology in Sony's surveillance solutions is another area of investment and new products with this capability were also on display. Sony's security product portfolio is also enhanced through the company's vertical sector expertise and consulting services. The transport sector, in particular rail businesses, has heavily adopted HD security technology. This trend is on the increase and as Sony moves into its new financial year, rail innovation was also a key highlight of the show.

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