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NEC has created a GLVQ-based NeoFace biometric recognition system that can identify humans as they drive past borders. Combined with their electronic passport technology, after a camera scans a vehicle’s license plate, a combination of eye-zone extraction and facial recognition matches parts of the face. The cameras are being installed on 40 checkpoints on a new road which connects Hong Kong and Shenzhen, and will be upgraded to include 8 passengers by August.
At this point the NEC system can only make an ID on the driver, so the obvious thing to do here is if you are one of those who probably shouldn’t be traveling so publicly, you might want to hang in the back seat while watching another viewing of “The Falcon and the Snowman” on your portable DVD player.
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| Pink Tentacle
Gallery: NeoFace Identifies The Bad Guys
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The Korean company AXIS has designed a 1.3M 211W network cam with a choice of a Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection. With an omni-directional indoor antenna, it switches automatically between day and night. The cam also features a progressive scan sensor and advanced imaging, and is compatible with IEEE 802.11g standard as well as being backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b. With two-way, one-way, or audio off, and at a size of 44 x 88 x 200 mm, the cam is the perfect excuse to spy on employees of retail outlets, offices, and hotels, or just for peeking around college dorms.
Gallery: AXIS Cam is Wireless
Sanyo’s Exacti E1 is another of those diminutive video cameras that can do a lot with very little. At a weight of only 8.3 oz. and utilizing H.264, it will capture 640 x 480 video at 30fps with the use of a 1 GB SD card for up to 80 minutes. With a 2.5-inch LCD display, the cam also takes 6 megapixel stills, features a 5x optical zoom, has image stabilization and the unique bonus of being waterproof. The Exacti is available in blue, white, or yellow for prices between $449.99, and $499.99 depending on where you shop online.
Read More | Sanyo Digital
Gallery: Exacti Can Go Swimming
Sony GC-1 Net Sharing Video Camera
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Internet, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video,
It had to happen. It seems that when Sony hears of an idea, in this case a small and inexpensive still/video camera designed to upload on the Internet like Flipvideo, they develop one, too. The Net Sharing GC-1 is only 1 3/16 x 4 1/8 x 2 1/4-inches, and weighs only about 5 ounces. It takes 5-megapixel still photos and shoots video in MPEG-4 with your choice of QVGA/15 fps or VGA/ 30fps and can hold up to 5 hours of footage with a 2 GB Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo media card (for an additional $59.99.)
With a built-in flash, a 4x digital zoom, and a 2.4 inch color LCD screen, the GC-1 has around a rechargeable 90 minute battery life span and will be arriving in September for ~$200.00 in retail stores or you can preorder now at Sony Style. We suspect that other companies will also be coming out with their own versions of inexpensive cams so that everyone can become part of the YouTube Generation.
Read More | Sony Style
Gallery: Sony GC-1 Net Sharing Video Camera
Finally, there is a way to achieve 3-D without the clumsy eyewear. DIY’s Picture Frame Kit works on the principle of lenticular technology, a series of micro vertical lenses atop a .jpeg image. Utilizing its included software, you simply highlight the parts you want to stick out, print the 4 x 6-inch image, and place it under the specialized filter. Compatible with Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, the outcome is similar to the type of image you see on cereal boxes or postcards. Of course, in reality this is still only 2-D, but for $24.99 it’s a close second. Find the Frame Kit at ThinkGeek.
Read More | ThinkGeek
Gallery: Picture Frame Brings Out 3-D Images
When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smartphones, Handhelds, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Portable Audio / Video,
This is the slogan that Dr. Mary Ann Cooper of the American College of Emergency Physicians at Chicago has come up with to remind you that it’s not just trees that can make you a lightning target. Physicians are reporting that they are having to treat patients for burns who have been out in thunderstorms and get hit through their laptops, PMPs, beepers, and cell phones, and other metal enclosed devices. Although it does not work the way lightning rods do, Dr. Cooper says, “It’s going to hit where it’s going to hit, but once it contacts metal, the metal conducts the electricity.”
Read More | ABC
Gallery: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors
Belkin to Release Wireless USB Hub
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Cameras, Smartphones, PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi,
Belkin has been very busy of late. Their latest offering is a Wireless 2.0 Hub that allows you a USB connection up to 30 feet away to devices such as scanners, printers, storage drives, and cameras. It will transfer at speeds of up to 480Mbps, and comes complete with hub, dock, and USB and power adapters. Available in North America in late August for $199.99, those of you in Asia, Europe, and Australia will just have to wait a bit longer. Contact Belkin for more information or to find a retailer near you.
Read More | Belkin
Gallery: Belkin to Release Wireless USB Hub
MobiBOX to Release Recorder/PMP On the Fly
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Corporate News, Home Entertainment, Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
MobiBOX’s PMP player has now morphed into the MP415 with a camera to allow recording of live footage and record/playback for both MP3 and MPEG4s. Designed especially for sports fanatics or budding James Bond types, the camera clips to your clothing and you can record just by the push of the button. With its 2GB memory card, it gives you about 2 hours recording time, with playback on its TFT 2.5-inch display and fold out stereo speakers. Plug it into your PC or laptop and it will function as a USB flash drive with an expandable 128MB, or connect it to a TV or DVD player for recording/playback with a VGA 640 x 480 and 30fps.
The MP415 has both the USB connection and an auto-sensing AV in/out port. It comes with earphones, A/V cable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a 3 pin charger/adapter, and a US cable. Pre-order from our buds at BB Tradesales, who buy the way, offer wholesale pricing for you entrepreneurial types, for an early August delivery for £179.00 (~$364.00.) We think that with this MobiBOX, we can finally capture the cops on video that are capturing us as we
pass by small towns in the wee hours of the morning.
(Thanks, Ian)
Read More | BB Shopping
Gallery: MobiBOX to Release Recorder/PMP On the Fly
Casio to Release Ready-for-YouTube Cams
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Internet, Movies,
If you are not satisfied with the specs from the “too good to be true” Flipvideo, Casio is about to release two new cams that feature a special YouTube mode, allowing you to post your cinematic genius on the site in what they claim is merely seconds. The EX-S77 and EX-S880 capture at a 640 x 480 resolution in H.264 format. The S77 features 7.2mp at 5 fps at a price of $229.99 while the S880 has 8.1mp and 4 fps for $299.99. Both cameras are due out in August.
Read More | Akihibara News
Gallery: Casio to Release Ready-for-YouTube Cams
Flip Video Makes Affordable Video Cam
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Home Entertainment, Internet, Movies,
Pay attention, wannabe YouTube stars. Flipvideo is an internal flash memory camcorder for those that like simple working gadgets, or those who are simply cheap. With a direct USB connection, it features a 1.5-inch color screen for insta-view, 30 fps video at 640 x 480 VGA resolution, wide range mic, speaker, video out (cable included,) and USB in. Both cameras include work on PC and Mac, and have built-in software to work on your projects. The 30 minute version holds 512 MB at a price of $119.00, while 60 minutes of 1 GB will only set you back only $149.00, and is available online or in retail shops.
Read More | Flip
