Axis Communications Announces World's Smallest Megapixel Network Camera.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2004 -Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, today announced the AXIS 206M, the world's smallest network camera with megapixel resolution for superior image quality. The AXIS 206M Megapixel Network Camera utilizes Axis' renowned image processing image processing Set of computational techniques for analyzing, enhancing, compressing, and reconstructing images. Its main components are importing, in which an image is captured through scanning or digital photography; analysis and manipulation of the image, accomplished technology to provide unparalleled resolution in a compact, easy-to-use and cost-effective network camera for indoor surveillance applications. Because of its small form factor and ease of installation, the AXIS 206M is an ideal choice for monitoring schools, offices, retail stores and homes over the Internet. The network camera delivers clear, sharp images at resolutions of up to 1280 x 1024 pixels, and can also produce HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates 16:9 widescreen See wide screen. format, going beyond traditional TV resolution. As the smallest megapixel network camera on the market today, the AXIS 206M can easily be placed and installed in many environments. It contains a built-in Web server, Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support and free AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS See DDNS. Service, connecting directly to a local network or the Internet. "We are excited to offer this unrivaled choice in IP surveillance technology," said Fredrik Nilsson, general manager for Axis Communications Axis Communications AB (XSSE:AXIS) is a manufacturer of IT equipment, mostly known for its print servers and network cameras. According to its latest annual report, it has sold over 500.000 network cameras, thus claiming to be the world leader in that market. . "The AXIS 206M is a market first, offering superior megapixel resolution at a price point that was unavailable until now." The AXIS 206M comes with the Axis Camera Explorer (ACE) software to enable easy image viewing and recording. For unsurpassed image quality and detail resolution, the AXIS 206M utilizes Axis' image processing technology and a 1.3 megapixel CMOS sensor See CMOS image sensor. . The network camera uses the Motion-JPEG video format and transmits real-time images of up to 12 frames per second. The AXIS 206M will be available through Axis' distribution channels in July. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is $399. For product images, please visit: www.axis.com/corporate/press/cam_vid_photos.htm. About Axis Axis increases the value of network solutions. The company is an innovative market leader in network video and print servers. Axis' products and solutions are focused on applications such as security, surveillance, remote monitoring (protocol) remote monitoring - (RMON) A network management protocol that allows network information to be gathered at a single computer. Whereas SNMP gathers network data from a single type of Management Information Base (MIB), RMON 1 defines nine additional MIBs that provide a and document management. The products are based on in-house developed chip technology, which is also sold to third parties. Axis was founded in 1984 and is listed on the Stockholmsborsen (XSSE: AXIS). Axis operates globally with offices in 14 countries and in cooperation with distributors, system integrators and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and partners in 70 countries. Markets outside Sweden account for more than 95% of sales. Information about Axis can be found at www.axis.com |
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