New Sony Camera makes me wet
November 3rd, 2006 by Mr Robotics…and I’m a boy.
The new Sony RPU-C2512 & RPU-C3522 cameras give you 360 degree vision, with on-board interpolation and tracking abilities. The camera points up from your robot, and gets a full 360 view of the world in one shot. Eyes in the back of your head, as well as in your ears.
This kind of technology has been possible for many years, but this is the first time (that I know of) that it’s been available as a plug-n-play module with configurable software for under $1000. From the propaganda:
* 2 Megapixel Panoramic Camera Module
* Unique lens design captures images in 360 degrees around the camera
* Pan, Tilt and Zoom digitally — no mechanical or moving parts
* Image output directly to display in NTSC or PAL Applications
* Unique 360° annular lens system, CCD image sensor, DSP, and proprietary software in a module solution designed for possible Security, Monitoring, and Video Conferencing OEM applications.
* Simple interface provides outputs of seven unique image sets via Sony proprietary software. Outputs derived from the raw 360° annular image include a new Rear View Mirror mode enhancement. All Pan, Tilt, and Zoom functions are controlled digitally or via software commands.
* Digital design of this technology results in high reliability of the overall system. Our design implements Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) functionality without the need for a mechanical device - maintenance is extremely easy and reliability is greatly improved.
* Dual standard video signal systems: NTSC and
PAL. With the video signal systems, the processed image can be directly displayed on a TV monitor. Standard video signal systems are offered in both NTSC and PAL to enable the widest possible product development.
