Researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick (UK), have found a way to compress and stream HDR video directly to monitors and mobile devices, such as an iPad.

The researchers, in partnership with University spinout goHDR, patented a method of real-time encoding and remote display of High Dynamic Range (HDR) video. With Portuguese partner INESC Tec, they also have been able to demonstrate their technique in action on an iPad.

This means HDR video content can now be encoded and streamed directly to remote displays, including mobile devices, or sent for storage back at home-base. Gaming could be transformed too, with HDR content available for interactive online and cloud-based games.

While HDR imagery delivers the wide range of light intensity levels found in real scenes ranging from direct sunlight to details of dark shade, the amount of data required to capture all of this extra detail is huge. Read more...

Extron Electronics introduces the DSC 301 HD a compact HDCP-compliant video scaler. This scaler has an HDMI input, configurable high resolution analog and composite video inputs, and an HDMI output.

Featuring an advanced scaling engine with 30-bit processing and 1080i de-interlacing, the DSC 301 HD handles output resolutions up to 1920x1200, including 1080p and 2K. It includes EDID Minder, automatic input switching, and simplifies system connections by embedding audio from one of the three stereo inputs onto the HDMI output. Designed for professional integration, the compact, low profile half-rack width enclosure enables simple and discreet mounting in many environments.

"The DSC 301 HD delivers high performance and a wealth of features at an economical price point," says Casey Hall, VP Sales and Marketing for Extron. "With its compact form factor, and compelling feature set, this scaler lends itself to basic applications calling for a three input switching scaler as well as more complex systems where multiple scalers are deployed into a large signal distribution system." Read more...

Scallop Imaging will integrate its D7-180 wide angle security camera with NICE Systems' NiceVision IP video solution for advanced video surveillance capabilities for government and commercial enterprises.

"The integration of Scallop Imaging's D7-180 cameras with NiceVision means organizations can now easily add D7-180 cameras to their NICE video surveillance solution, and stream and record full color, high resolution, instant zoom video across a 180 degree, panoramic field of view," says Peter Jones, President of Scallop Imaging.

The D7-180 generates 7 megapixel resolution across a panoramic, 180 degree field of view, and features H.264 compression and Power over Ethernet (PoE). The NiceVision open-platform IP video surveillance system combines real-time analysis, IP networking, recording and management to enable automatic threat detection, instant verification, event resolution and effective investigation. Read more...

Sony Electronics Inc. agrees to acquire Pixim Inc., the Silicon Valley-based designer and maker of chipsets for security cameras.

Sony aims to utilize Pixim’s image sensor technologies and engineering design expertise to further strengthen its own image sensor semiconductor business.

Supposedly, Pixim company and product brands (Seawolf, Nightwolf, etc) will remain unchanged as well as Pixim sales, customer support, and technical support contacts.

After leadership in WDR-enabled SD cameras, Pixim (according to experts) tripped over Read more...