Thu 9 March 2006
Sony’s Intelligent Camera’s Pretty Smart
The recently launched Sony SNC-CS50P, is an Internet Protocol (IP) based network camera and the first in a new generation of Sony cameras. The ‘intelligent’ adjective is not frivolously bestowed but refers to its ability of image processing within the camera itself as well as two other main features: Intelligent Motion Detection and Intelligent Object Detection.
Intelligent Motion Detection
This feature means the SNC-CS50P can differentiate between multiple objects in motion and environmental condition, avoiding the vulnerable blind spot-creating masking done with many CCTV systems.
Intelligent Object Detection
This refers to the cameras ability to detect packages that have been abandoned and alert the control room, a task usually the sole responsibility of patrolling security guards in busy areas like airports.
As if this wasn’t enough, Sony’s new camera has dual-streaming capabilities so a high-res stream can be used and saved locally while simultaneously transmitting a low-res one to another location over potentially low bandwidth. It can broadcast wirelessly, but also supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), which makes it cheaper and quicker to install and more retrofit-friendly.
Most importantly though, forget the features and look how beautiful and white it is! I wouldn’t be surprised if burglars tried stealing it along with your white Ipod and Sonos system.
See Moat & Drawbridge for further info on Smart- Home security systems.
