New from Bosch is the new Flexidome multi 7000i camera series. These infra-red (IR) and non-IR models provide 12- or 20-megapixel resolution to deliver detailed multi-directional overviews.
These overviews are combined with artificial intelligence (AI) to support predictive solutions in wide-area coverage such as road junctions, public spaces, and retail. Each image sensor, offering 3- or 5-megapixel resolution, runs AI that adds metadata to video feeds to convert video data into data insights. It helps users anticipate otherwise unforeseen events. Every image sensor can be configured independently with up to 16 video analytics rules, enabling a user to decide what to focus on per scene.
The cameras’ Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) and Camera Trainer, both forms of AI, use metadata to add sense and structure to captured video footage. Camera Trainer, based on machine learning, enables system integrators to tailor IVA to detect objects or situations that matter most to their customers. These analytics’ insights can help operators react before a possible threat or unwanted situation occurs. Such as, identifying bottlenecks that compromise the flow of people or cars through public spaces or at intersections. In retail use, the cameras can help to recognise customer footfall hot-spots to inform the positioning of high-margin products.
The cameras offer a single enclosure that houses four independent, high-resolution automatic varifocal (AVF) lenses with image sensors offering 3- or 5-megapixel resolution for a multi-directional overview. By using the zoom of the lenses, the camera can provide automatic person detection over distances up to 130 metres (430 feet). The image sensors have a multi-exposure high dynamic range of up to 120 dB reducing shadows and balancing uneven exposure to distinguish objects and facial features of people. All IR models have an integrated 360-degree infrared feature which enables image capture in the dark over a distance of up to 30m (98 feet).
The cameras offer four image sensors yet have a single IP address, only require a single Video Management System license, and can be installed with one cable. Each of the four image sensors can be independently set up using three-axis movement along a circular track, allowing the capturing of images from practically every angle. This results in less cabling, for shorter installation times.
