Smarter Surveillance
Traditional video surveillance is a tedious, labor-intensive effort that involves several well-trained people diligently watching dozens of camera screens. Imagine if a computer could watch those screens instead and scan for movement in unauthorized zones or unattended baggage. One person could run the entire control center, making quick judgments on scenes that the computer calls attention to and dispatching guards when necessary. That system isn’t a futuristic dream. It’s already at work in scores of businesses and governments today.
In fact, intelligent surveillance has existed commercially for about two years, and the efficiencies and value it provides is gathering increased attention. That trend is being driven by companies like ioimage, whose Micron-equipped cameras make high-resolution, intelligent surveillance smarter, simpler, and more efficient than ever before.
ioimage: Pioneering the Intelligent-Surveillance Revolution
ioimage is a seven-year-old Israel-based company that pioneered the concept of intelligent video. According to a 2006 study by IMS Research, ioimage holds the leading position in this market, and their strategy of design simplicity continues to attract high-profile customers in both industry and government.
Securing Industry
ioimage systems provide much better security for scores of commercial clients, including a transport vehicle manufacturer who was beset with frequent part and equipment thefts from their 25-acre site. The ioimage system highlights and tracks intruders, enabling company security to respond directly to security breaches, reducing inefficient patrols.
Protecting Government
A similar system proved very effective as a perimeter guard for a high-security government facility. ioimage cameras detected and tracked every intrusion attempt during testing, despite severe rain, hail, and snow. The system’s intelligent cameras also enabled selectable “hot” zones, which helped security nearly eliminate false alarms.
Key Benefits of the ioimage System
High-Resolution Images
ioimage’s high-resolution system does away with the limitations of conventional CCTV. At 3 megapixels, ioimage’s camera provides nine times as much visible resolution, which enables it to zoom and track objects without any loss in image detail.
In-Camera Processing
In-camera processing improves bandwidth, performance, and efficiency, but most survelliance systems still rely on centralized processing. ioimage’s smart cameras handle image processing and can further preserve bandwidth by zooming in on the relevant part of the image. They also offer sophisticated picture-in-picture displays that aren’t possible with conventional analytics.
Simplicity
ioimage’s camera system is one of the first on the market to offer such high-powered features in a simple, self-contained device. The system is designed for easy use and support, and its quick installation process is attractive for both high-end and mass-market applications.
Micron’s Technology Advantage
Micron’s technology leadership in imaging has put us at the top of the CMOS image sensor market. ioimage chose Micron sensors for three primary reasons:
- Low-light sensitivity – Excellent image quality in severe outdoor conditions and drastic light changes.
- Advanced digital output and high frame rate – Real-time, picture-in-picture capability, with good detail.
- Excellent support – Quick prototype processes help control cost. “Micron’s good design enabled an easy integration,” says ioimage’s Dvir Doron, “which was a significant factor for us.”
Innovation that Changes Markets
ioimage’s innovative surveillance system is a great example of how Micron’s leading imaging technology, quality, and support help inventive companies deliver bold new ideas—ideas that open up markets and change the way business is done.
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