Bosch reports that its starlight cameras now offer improved light sensitivity and front and backlight compensation; and higher frames rates; besides a wider choice of resolutions and form factors.
All Bosch IP 6000, 7000 and 8000 starlight cameras will feature Bosch video analytics at the edge, instead of an optional feature.
Bosch says video analytics at the edge as standard is now a necessity to cater to the demand for details from cameras. Bosch video analytics adds sense and structure to video data already at the point of capture (at the edge), enabling users to search through large amounts of video data and to pinpoint information. In this way users can reduce network strain and storage by streaming only the data needed.
The IP starlight cameras offer resolutions of 720p, 1080p, 5 megapixel; and form factors including fixed box, fixed dome or moving dome cameras; as well as rugged moving cameras. The starlight range also offers higher dynamic ranges of up to 120 dB for exposure in all lighting, regardless of front and backlight, the firm says, as well as frame rates of up to 60 frames per second to capture fast moving objects.
As for sensors, with noise suppression, the products offer a light sensitivity of 0.0069 lux in color and 0.0008 lux in monochrome for the 1080p models. This enables starlight cameras to produce full colour images in the dark beyond the point where other cameras have switched to monochrome, it is claimed (pictured).
Bosch’s video analytics at the edge enables starlight cameras to interpret data and to decide what and when to stream based on configurable triggers minimising bandwidth use if needed.
Essential Video Analytics will be provided as standard without extra license fees on the DINION IP starlight 6000 fixed box and FLEXIDOME IP starlight 6000 fixed dome cameras. All IP 7000 and IP 8000 starlight cameras will come with the Intelligent Video Analytics from Bosch.
Essential Video Analytics offers 15 video analytics algorithms that can be used for intrusion detection and enforcing health and safety regulations. It also possesses business analytics, such as people counting and crowd density information for retail use.
