Forensic Video Analysis Throughput Boosted by AMD Microprocessors; Intergraph Government Solutions Adds High-End Graphics Workstation to Video Analyst Product Line.Business Editors & Technology Writers HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2001 It's not just another computer, especially if you're working in the intensive world of forensic video Forensic Video Analysis is the scientific examination, comparison and/or evaluation of video in legal matters. Listed below are common techniques that are required of forensic video analysts.
"This configuration is ideally suited for high-speed video processing Video processing techniques are used in video codecs, video players and other devices. For example—commonly only design and video processing is different in TV sets of different manufactures. ," said development manager, Gene Grindstaff. "The Athlon's larger cache means it can hold and process more data internally and its dual bus structure allows one processor to read video data while the other one manipulates and writes it back out. When dealing with video data, throughput is everything." The new Video Analyst System 400 includes a computer workstation with two high-speed AMD processors and appropriate disk space, graphics and memory to support the graphics-intensive needs of the video editing See nonlinear video editing and video editor. application. Display options include a 21-inch color CRT (1) (C RunTime) See runtime library. (2) (Cathode Ray Tube) A vacuum tube used as a display screen in a computer monitor or TV. The viewing end of the tube is coated with phosphors, which emit light when struck by electrons. , 21-inch flat panel LCD display and the industry's first 24-inch viewable HDTV-ready WUXGA (Wide Ultra XGA) A wide screen resolution of 1900x1200 pixels. See PC display modes.  LCD display. The computer is delivered with Video Analyst software, Intergraph's state-of-the-art video analysis product. Video Analyst uses industry-standard Adobe(R) Premiere(R) video editing and custom Intergraph-developed software, as well as NASA-patented Video Image Stabilization and Registration (VISAR VISAR Video Image Stabilization and Registration (image enhancement software) VISAR Velocity Interferometer System for Any Reflector VISAR Voice Interoperability System for Amateur Radio *) technology to capture, edit and enhance video data for forensic use. Adobe Premiere is a fully threaded application, which means that it takes full advantage of the multiple AMD processors. VISAR technology gained national attention in 1996 when the FBI used it to analyze video of the bombings at the Summer Olympic Games The Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an international multi-sport event held every four years, organised by the International Olympic Committee. in Atlanta. The Video Analyst system provides enhancement capabilities for law enforcement, military, intelligence, surveillance and security applications, where harsh conditions often affect the quality of captured video. Video Analyst 400 will be showcased November 28-29, 2001, at the Government Video Technology Expo in Washington, D.C. "We're always looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. superior technical solutions to problems that are unique to the forensic video environment. The fact that the average person is now videotaped eight times a day illustrates how prevalent video is in our everyday life," explained Trey McKay, executive manager of the Federal Hardware Solutions business unit at Intergraph Government Solutions. "While VISAR solves many problems with shaky, jittery video, these dual Athlon processors really boost the performance and throughput of the Video Analyst workstation." Intergraph Government Solutions Background Information Intergraph Government Solutions, a subsidiary of Intergraph Corporation (Nasdaq:INGR), is a systems integration and management consulting company that provides leading-edge business and technical solutions to a diverse portfolio of government and commercial clients. Backed by more than 30 years of technology innovation, IGS IGS - Internet Go Server. partners with clients to help them achieve their vision, mission and goals through intelligent deployment of best practices and information technology. IGS is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, and has strategically positioned offices nationwide. For more information about Intergraph Government Solutions, please call 800/747-2232 or visit www.intergraph.com/govt. To learn more about video analyst, visit www.videoanalyst.com or e-mail info@videoanalyst.com. *VISAR Licensed from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), civilian agency of the U.S. federal government with the mission of conducting research and developing operational programs in the areas of space exploration, artificial satellites (see satellite, artificial), under U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 09/364,919. Video Analyst Patent-Pending, U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 60/318,164. Intergraph is a registered trademark and Video Analyst is a trademark of Intergraph Corporation. Adobe and Premier are registered trademarks of Adobe Corporation. Other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. EDITORS: Images for this release are available at: www.intergraph.com/govt/press/ Register to receive all Intergraph press releases by e-mail at the following address: http://www.intergraph.com/press.asp |
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