Axis Introduces First MPEG-2 Network Camera for High-End Security and Surveillance Applications.High-Tech Writers/Security Writers CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 2003 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. launched today the first network camera based on MPEG-2 compression for demanding, around-the-clock security and surveillance applications. The AXIS 230 MPEG-2 Network Camera is a day/night camera that delivers 30 frames per second of DVD-quality video and synchronized audio over IP networks. It is designed for customers requiring continuous, high quality audio and video in a variety of lighting conditions, such as departments of transportation, airports, casinos, hospitals and universities. The camera's MPEG-2 video and audio compression Encoding digital audio data to take up less storage space and transmission bandwidth. Audio compression typically uses lossy methods, which eliminate bits that are not restored at the other end. ADPCM and MP3 are examples of audio compression methods. See audio codec and data compression. enables the AXIS 230 to provide the highest quality video (up to 720x576 pixels) and DVD-quality audio while consuming low amounts of bandwidth. It includes a powerful 18x optical zoom Changing the focal length of a camera by adjusting the physical zoom lens. All zoom lenses in film cameras and digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras are optical zoom. Digital point-and-shoot cameras as well as consumer and prosumer video camcorders have optical zoom, but they also lens as well as a 12x digital zoom Simulating a longer focal length in a digital camera via software. The digital zoom is accomplished via image enhancement software within the camera itself rather than the inherent mechanics of the physical zoom lens. For more details, see optical zoom. that can be controlled remotely via the Internet. In addition, the network camera has a built-in microphone for one-way audio from camera to viewer. The AXIS 230 also provides support for multicasting over a local area network, allowing an unlimited number of simultaneous viewers. "With the AXIS 230, Axis is filling a need at the top-end of the security and surveillance market," said Fredrik Nilsson, general manager of Axis Communications. "Previously, MPEG-2 quality compression was only available from video server technology, so Axis is now extending that same high-end functionality to its network camera line." The AXIS 230 provides color video in daytime lighting and black and white video in the dark, with or without an infrared (IR) illuminator illuminator (light box), n a source of light with uniform intensity for viewing radiographs. illuminator the source of light for viewing an object. . Authorized users can access and manage all audio and video feeds via the Internet and a standard Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. . Other features include an audio-based alarm that will send an alert based on a selected volume level. The AXIS 230 will be available through Axis' distribution channels in the first quarter of 2004. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is $1,999. 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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