The new DINION IP starlight 8000 MP camera delivers IP video images 24/7. Bosch Security Systems says that the camera is for securing critical infrastructures, parking lots, city surveillance projects and other applications with challenging lighting.
The DINION IP starlight 8000 MP delivers five megapixel details even in extreme low light the makers say and captures moving objects in 5 megapixel resolution at up to 30 frames per second. Sensors with noise suppression results in a light sensitivity of 0.0121 lux at full five megapixel resolutions in color and even 0.00825 lux at 1080p resolution. The IP starlight 8000 MP produces colour images in the dark beyond the point where other cameras have turned to monochrome images, it is claimed. Where others show no image at all, it still delivers detailed monochrome images, according to the company. Possible disturbances caused by fluctuating front or backlight are eliminated by Bosch’ built-in intelligence. The intelligent Auto Exposure (iAE) adjusts the exposure of the camera to automatically adapt to changing light conditions providing perfect exposure of objects of interest every time. The iAE also contributes to the dynamic range of the camera which boasts 103+16 dB for the 1080p mode.
Video analysis
Another feature of the product is built-in Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA). It helps to focus on relevant situations by alerting you when needed, or automatically track objects of interest. IVA also adds sense and structure to video data by adding metadata. This allows the retrieval of the relevant images from hours of stored video. Metadata can also be used to deliver forensic evidence or to aid business processes based on, for example, people counting or crowd density information. The camera can simultaneously combine eight of the 15 available IVA rules.
Camera control
Limited bandwidth makes it impossible to stream HD video on mobile devices whereas Dynamic Transcoding delivers live video streaming and access to HD (1080p) images when needed, regardless of available bandwidth, the manufacturers say. It also allows access to camera controls, live video streams and HD images via a mobile device any time from anywhere. Dynamic Transcoding also enables you to retrieve the correct video data from hours of recorded material. The camera is supported by Dynamic Transcoding in 1080p mode with either one of the Bosch DIVAR IP recording solutions or a Bosch VIDEOJET.
Storage
To reduce storage costs and network strain the camera features intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction (iDNR). When there is little or no movement in the scene, less bitrate is required. Therefore, iDNR analyses the scene distinguishing between relevant information such as moving objects and image noise artifacts. The degree of noise reduction is adjusted accordingly so that important objects are captured and image noise artifacts suppressed, optimising the camera’s bitrate. Thus, iDNR saves up to 50pc on bitrate it’s claimed. Local storage on the camera can compensate for short network outages, so that video data is available in VRM systems without breaks.
Bosch IP standard-definition and high-definition cameras, encoders and analytics work seamlessly with a range of security software and recorders from Bosch and other firms. This is backed by ONVIF conformance (Open Network Video Interface Forum) and the Integration Partner Program (IPP), which gives developers access to software development tools to integrate Bosch products with third-party systems.
Visit ipp.boschsecurity.com. The new camera is available from June 2014.
