Ioicam xptz100dn, an IP pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) camera with autonomous tracking capabilities has been released on by ioimage. The new xptz100dn camera is an all-weather, day/night camera with built-in analytics that delivers cost-effective security automation over wide areas. Government, public and commercial organizations can be safely secured with this camera due to its possibility to automatically detect and track intruders, vehicles and other threats.

    Among the security functions included in the intelligent camera are the remote or unmanned wide-area surveillance and deterrence beyond property borders. In addition to a  self-driven, vision-guided, PTZ-based autonomous tracking which ensures a continuous image of the target, the xptz100dn also enables step-and-stare detection over presets, which implies detecting and looking at one predefined area before jumping to another. Thus, the xptz100dn delivers cost-effective 24/7 monitoring of perimeters, compounds, industrial facilities, construction sites, and other large areas typically secured by patrols, sensors or other expensive solutions.

The xptz100dn is appropriate for all kinds of users that have to deal with difficult conditions.The cabling and installation needs are reduced, and software solutions, such as hardware modification or centralized, software-based detection processing are not required. The camera has an easy installation, offering immediate selected detection. In addition, it is network-independent, and utilizes bandwidth - for sending video images to the operator - only upon alert. Since it can be configured via a Web browser, the camera is also perfect for securing remote and unattended locations.

A high probability of detection (PoD) with a low false alarm rate is assured by the camera, since the Israel Defense Forces supplied it with analytics time-tested. The camera gives a magnified image that can be used for verification and identification, due to its automated 18x/26x optical zoom. The xptz100dn also maintains automated camera hand-off, whereby a suspect is picked up on one camera and then passed over to another after leaving the original camera's range.

Roni Kass, CEO of ioimage, stated: "Designed for simplicity, the xptz100dn eliminates the traditionally high expenses of security automation and tracking, making it a cost-effective solution for today's most demanding safety challenges. The release of this highly innovative IP PTZ camera is another step in ioimage's continued efforts to provide intelligent video appliances that meet the diverse security needs of public and private organizations throughout the world."

The ioicam xptz100dn will be launched at ISC West at Booth #2139 at ISC West on March 28-30, 2007, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. ioimage. ioimage offers a new approach to video security by transforming surveillance into a proactive, event-driven process. Founded in 2000, ioimage uses networked, DSP-based devices for real-time detection, alert and tracking of intruders, vehicles and other threats, leading to enhanced safety and security for government, public and commercial organizations. For more information you can visit www.ioimage.com .