Lumenera selects Pixim to provide digital imaging chip set for new camera line
Pixim’s Digital Pixel System technology converts light to a digital signal directly at the point of capture in the image sensor; 128 MB of on-board memory makes chip set ideal for temporary video storage; technology a boost to Lumenera’s low-light surveillance cameras
Let there be light. Ottawa, Canada-based Lumenera has chosen Pixim’s Orca chip set as the digital imaging base of its new surveillance TCP/IP cameras, the Le045 and Li045. Pixim’s Digital Pixel System 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. In addition, the Orca chip set’s data storage capability — 128 MB of on-board memory — is as large as the killer whale it was named after, allowing Lumenera’s cameras to capture video to be stored for later downloading. Such capabilities are critical for Lumenera, whose camera image processing system is well-known for its low-light performance and true day/night sliding filter.
“We seek technology such as Pixim’s ultra wide dynamic range sensors to solve the challenges of tough lighting conditions in the extreme environments our cameras are used in,” said Kevin Mayer, CTO of Lumenera. “Pixim sensors allow our on-board analytics to see more scene detail — creating a more effective surveillance system.”
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