Instrumentation and Control News - Cameras

Imperx Introduces "Cool" Cameras for Low-Noise Applications

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 23:35:40 +0200

Many scientific and low light-level applications face challenges from thermal noise in the CCD sensor. Controlling this noise allows cameras to operate with long exposure times and provide greater pixel-by pixel accuracy. Because thermal noise decreased by 3 dB for every 6C drop in temperature, the best way to control thermal noise is to cool the image sensor as much as possible.

Unique Interlaced FireWire™ Cameras From Firstsight Vision

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:25:36 +0200

Offering a highly cost-effective entry into digital image processing, these new models are very easy to use in applications where interlaced analogue cameras and framegrabbers have traditionally been used. Integrated Smart Functions take over essential functions of the frame-grabber.

Line scan camera with high line capture rate

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 20:38:20 +0200

MultiPix Imaging has announced the Sprint range of line scan cameras from Basler with extremely high line capture rates and resolutions from 2k to 4k pixels

Robot Keeps Home Safe

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:15:09 +0200

Two-legged walking humanoid Rogun poses with a child. A Korean venture start-up has developed the country's first humanoid that recognizes people through embedded cameras and high-end face-tracking software.

Conference to detail image sensor advances

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:15:09 +0200

Image Sensors 2007 - CMOS, Handsets and Beyond will be held on 25th and 26th June at the Hilton San Diego Resort in California

Sensata Technologies Demonstrates new CMOS Vision Sensor and Camera Module Using SMaL Camera Technology

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:15:09 +0200

New Vision Sensor from Sensata Technologies Keeps Eyes on the Road for Advanced Driver Awareness Systems, Including Lane Departure Warning

Image Sensor offers high dynamic range capability;

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 05:37:52 +0200

Image Sensor offers high dynamic range capability; OmniVision's OV10620 Boosts Security Camera Market With Single-Chip Color HDR Technology

Sony unveils HDR-CX7, HDR-SR7 and HDR-SR5 camcorders

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 06:19:57 +0200

Sony introduces world’s smallest AVCHD high-definition camcorders. The three new camcorders record full HD 1080 video on memory stick media, hard disk drives

SBInet Completes Test of First Mobile Sensor Tower

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 05:59:10 +0200

"The tower and its components functioned as expected. The cameras provided clear, stable imagery, and we are confident that the design is repeatable for deployment along the border."

Sensor laden clothes alert users of nearby idiots

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 05:59:10 +0200

Worn beneath your normal clothes, the suit alerts users of their pre-selected anxieties by suddenly getting hot or cold. Or both if the pop-addicted children are all carrying video cameras.

Innovative 32X Optical Zoom Lens Camera

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 04:13:08 +0200

When the RS-485 control is used, as many as 128 cameras can be controlled by one DVR or SSC-1000/SSC-2000 controllers. The SCC-RC130 (single camera, wired remote) can control zoom, focus and access the menu and is typically used in smaller installations.

SLR sensor cleaning kit scoops DIMA award

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:14:43 +0200

Delkin’s SensorScope System is the first complete solution for inspecting and cleaning digital SLR sensors. Camera dealers worldwide have enthusiastically embraced the product, resulting in an enormous success for Delkin. Now Delkin has earned the accolades of the imaging industry’s leaders, as represented by DIMA.

Network-based CCTV surveillance reduces bank fraud

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:32:03 +0100

Not all banking chains are moving in this direction yet, but it’s anticipated that competitive pressure will soon see them doing so. Already where security is concerned, IT managers within the banks are becoming more heavily involved in the purchasing discussions with security companies.

Fraunhofer IIS Introduces Full HDTV XS-Size Camera, the MicroHDTV AltaSens 3562 Powers Fraunhofer Camera

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 04:25:26 +0100

"We achieved this by taking two different approaches: The camera has a very low power consumption, which means that little heat is generated and the housing can be kept very small. By using highly integrated parts, we were able to fit all of the components such as the image sensor, the analog-to-digital converter, the color processor and several interfaces into the tiny space available inside the camera,"

High-security switches for mining-data control and monitoring at Fairmount Mineral

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:03:04 +0100

There were several reasons for choosing Westermo’s Lynx range of switches, like the strong harsh environment compliancy, the off-the-shelf redundant ring capability, and the world’s fastest data recovery time of 20ms. Particularly, we appreciate the easy configuration and monitoring of the switches as well as the no-charge software updates...