Pixim Introduces D2500 Chipset for High-Performance Security Cameras; Second Generation Chipset Enables Superior Wide Dynamic Range Performance and Image Quality in Mini-Domes.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Pixim, a provider of digital imaging products, today introduced the D2500 Video Imaging System chipset family for use in high-performance security cameras that builds upon its industry-leading wide dynamic range and image quality. The new chipset -- consisting of a digital image sensor An image sensor is a device that converts a visual image to an electric signal. It is used chiefly in digital cameras and other imaging devices. It is usually an array of charge-coupled devices (CCD) or CMOS sensors such as active-pixel sensors. , a digital image processor, and imaging software -- offers improved dynamic range, resolution, power consumption and low-light performance over Pixim's innovative D2000 product family. Among the new features in the D2500 chipset is support for sending video over unshielded twisted pair See twisted pair. (hardware) unshielded twisted pair - (UTP) Normal telephone wire (in the USA). It may be used for computer to computer communications, e.g. using a version of Ethernet or localtalk. It is much cheaper than standard "full-spec" Ethernet cable. (UTP UTP (uridine triphosphate): see uracil. (Unshielded Twisted Pair) See twisted pair. UTP - unshielded twisted pair ) wiring common in many office environments to reduce installation costs. The D2500 allows security camera developers to introduce wide dynamic range dome cameras based on Pixim's patented Digital Pixel System(R) (DPS Minicomputer series from Bull HN. 1. (language, text) DPS - Display PostScript. 2. (language) DPS - A real-time language with direct expression of timing requests. ["Language Constructs for Distributed Real-Time PRogramming", I. ) technology as well as enhanced traditional (box) and network/IP cameras for the fast-growing video surveillance industry. DPS technology converts light to a digital signal directly at the point of capture in the image sensor, enabling each pixel to have independent, optimized exposure times to deliver the highest image quality. "Surveillance video footage from recent world events highlights the need for improved image quality in security cameras," said Joe Montalbo, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Pixim. "The high resolution and wide dynamic range capability of Pixim's D2500 chipset allow cameras to clearly capture both dark and bright areas in scenes with challenging or extreme lighting conditions, typical in many surveillance environments." Demonstrations of D2500-based cameras from some of the world's leading security camera manufacturers were on display at the security industry's ASIS International ASIS International (each letter pronounced separately), previously known as American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) is an international organization for security professionals. Founded in 1955, it has more than 34,000 members in 204 chapters worldwide. 2005 trade show in Orlando earlier this month. "Dallmeier has developed some very impressive dome and box cameras based on Pixim's new D2500 chipset," said Kai kai Noun NZ informal food [Maori] kai noun N.Z. (informal) food, grub (slang) provisions, fare, board, commons, eats (slang Leuze, Product Manager at Dallmeier Electronic. "These cameras will provide our customers with a new level of image quality and dynamic range, features highly valued in video surveillance." Cameras based on the D2500 chipset will be available in the market in the fourth quarter. About Pixim Pixim, Inc. has developed imaging technology and products that revolutionize rev·o·lu·tion·ize tr.v. rev·o·lu·tion·ized, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·ing, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·es 1. To bring about a radical change in: Television has revolutionized news coverage. 2. the way video cameras capture and process images. Pixim's patented Digital Pixel System(R) (DPS) silicon and software technology produces superior pictures under a wide variety of lighting conditions. For more information, please visit Pixim at www.pixim.com. Pixim and Digital Pixel System are registered trademarks of Pixim, Inc. |
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