Tag: infrared
Thermal cameras move into commercial use, in some instances
November 26, 2013Kenneth Z. Chutchian
Andy Teich, CEO of FLIR Communications, likes to compare the evolution of thermal camera technology to GPS systems. Slowly but surely, the application of thermal cameras has followed the history of GPS, from a military genesis to dual use, before expanding to the commercial market and commoditization.“Thermal cameras go into the same phases, but slower than GPS,” said Teich, whose Oregon-based company pioneered the cameras' dual-use application back in the 1960s.Security industry integrators...
2GIG adds indoor infrared HD camera
January 28, 2013SSN Staff
LIBERTY, Mo.—2GIG Technologies, based here, has added the HD100 indoor high-definition camera to its family of security and home automation products, according to a company statement.
The camera includes infrared LEDs for viewing in low-light conditions and incorporates passive infrared with video motion detection (VMD) to reduce false motion-detection events. The HD100 provides access to live and recorded video online or on mobile devices.
Other features include WiFi and Ethernet network connections,...