Large Field of View with High-Resolution Detail

The process of extracting maximum information value from video surveillance starts at the point of capture - the camera. Pixel Video Fusion™ utilizes a multi-megapixel high-definition (HD) camera with 2560 x 1920 resolution, which results in 15 times the coverage and detail definition of current 'state-of-the-art' (e.g., 4 CIF) video surveillance cameras.

This broad area image acquisition enables the Pixel Video Fusion cameras to address a variety of security applications, particularly those that require coverage of large open areas.

Coverage Comparison - Pixel Velocity Camera vs. 1 CIF and 4 CIF Cameras

Pixel Video Fusion doesn't force surveillance operators to sacrifice coverage for detail, or vice-versa. Where traditional implementations might require a large collection of fixed cameras for equivalent coverage, supplemented by pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras for detail, Pixel Video Fusion handles the same application with a single camera or small cluster of tightly-integrated cameras.

Detail Comparison - 4 CIF vs. Pixel Velocity

(cropped from equivalent field of view)

The Pixel Velocity camera incorporates a number of features that directly enable the unique benefits of Pixel Video Fusion.

5 Megapixel HD Sensor

  • Requires fewer cameras for wide-area coverage
  • Resolves excellent detail throughout the entire field of view

Simultaneous High and Low Resolution Image Streams

  • Enables intelligent network bandwidth utilization, e.g., HD video on demand
  • Includes uncompressed 'Region of Interest' (ROI) detail for high-resolution incident investigation at maximum image quality

Embedded Intelligence

  • Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) implements all local processing at hardware speeds
  • Simplifies system scaling - processing power scales with camera count
  • Enables real-time HD video analytics on uncompressed image data - essential for sophisticated cross-camera, system-wide analytics applications
  • Supports on-demand and dynamic downloadable personality profiles

Isochronous (IEEE 1394-2008) Communications

  • Ensures that all video streams remain tightly synchronized system wide, across all cameras
  • Eliminates concerns about network QoS (latency and jitter) for image synchronization, storage, and downstream processing

Other

  • Remotely upgradable
  • Day and night color operation
  • Automatic camera discovery
  • Camera alignment utilities
  • Auto-iris lens configurations
  • Auto-focus tools with local LCD support
  • Multiple lens options
  • Distortion control at image edges
  • Single cable power and data interface
  • CAT6 and fiber connectivity options
  • Environmental housing compatibility