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CoaXPress Plugfest: A Look at Interface Standard Developments

October 12, 2017
At the International Standards Meeting, a technical gathering of key industry committees including GenICam, USB3 Vision, GigE Vision, Camera Link HS, and CoaXPress, co-hosted by organizations such as AIA, EMVA, and JIIA in October 2013 in Schongau, Germany, a notable event took place: the CoaXPress …
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CoaXPress standard update: focus on faster data rates and wider industry adoption

October 12, 2017
CoaXPress 2.0 standard development is nearly complete with the final draft expected in early next year’s Q1, and the release candidate will be finalized at the upcoming spring International Vision Standards Meeting (IVSM). Following this, a formal voting period will commence. The IVSM occurs …
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CoaXPress Version 1.1 Key Changes and Updates

October 12, 2017
CoaXPress Version 1.1: A Significant Update in Machine Vision Interface Standards In April 2013, CoaXPress Version 1.1 was released, bringing enhanced features and improved specifications to the machine vision industry. This update builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, addressing …
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CoaXPress Version 1.1: Key Updates and Improvements

October 12, 2017
In April 2013, CoaXPress version 1.1 was released, enabling the development of products based on this standard. For detailed specifications, refer to the JIIA website at http://jiia.org/en/topics/185/. This year is poised to be a significant milestone for CoaXPress, as highlighted by Bitflow. To …
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CoaXPress: Revolutionizing High-Speed Imaging Systems

October 12, 2017
CoaXPress represents a significant leap forward in digital interface standards for imaging systems. This technology enables high-speed data transmission from devices like cameras to hosts such as frame grabbers within PCs, delivering speeds up to 6.25 Gbps over a single coaxial cable. Its advantages …
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Consumer Cameras Driving Industrial Innovation: The Rise of Machine Vision

October 12, 2017
At first glance, consumer cameras and industrial cameras appear fundamentally different in purpose. Industrial or machine vision cameras are typically PC-based systems prioritizing robustness and optimization for image analysis tasks. Their design emphasizes performance metrics like accuracy and …
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Consumer vs. Industrial Cameras: Quality Trade-offs for Machine Vision Applications

October 12, 2017
Consumer cameras have become increasingly popular for certain industrial imaging applications due to their favorable quality-to-price ratio. However, high-end photography cameras once held distinct advantages in specific scenarios, such as automatic adjustments for varying lighting conditions and …
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Custom Camera Solutions: Optimizing Performance and Cost Efficiency

October 12, 2017
Cameras optimized for an imaging system can provide significant performance advantages while reducing overall system costs. For the most efficient custom camera solution, it is advisable to seek suppliers that offer both engineering services and mass production capabilities. When a Standard Solution …
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Defense Imaging Technologies: Key Considerations Ahead of SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing Show

October 12, 2017
With the upcoming SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing show approaching, we revisit critical topics in defense imaging that remain highly relevant today. This discussion touches on several key areas: CCD vs. CMOS Image Sensors CMOS image sensors have made remarkable advancements in quality, rapidly …
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Development of High-Performance CMOS Camera for Real-Time Cancer Imaging

October 12, 2017
Adimec (Netherlands), in collaboration with five partners within the CAReIOCA consortium, is advancing a high-resolution, high-speed imaging medical device designed for non-invasive optical biopsy assessments in cancer diagnostics. Adimec contributes its expertise through a specialized …
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Electro-Optical Systems and Advanced Daylight Cameras for Enhanced Security and Surveillance

October 12, 2017
Electro-optical systems play a critical role in defense and global security applications, particularly in surveillance, situational awareness, and targeting. These systems combine daylight cameras with specialized sensors optimized for other light spectrum portions—such as Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) …
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Enhanced CMOS Image Sensors: A Technical Overview

October 12, 2017
In recent advancements in imaging technology, CMOS image sensors have demonstrated superior performance compared to their CCD counterparts. This article explores the key improvements in quantum efficiency (QE) and read noise—two critical metrics that define sensor quality—and how they translate into …
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Enhanced Full HD Electro-Optical Sensor Modules from Adimec

October 12, 2017
Adimec is proud to showcase its portfolio of vision products and technology tailored for the global security market at DSEI 2013, held in London from September 10th through 13th. The focus will be on enhancements to our latest TMX-DHD series of full HD electro-optical sensor modules, designed to …
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Enhancing Image Contrast for ALPR Systems

October 12, 2017
After optimizing sharpness in your OCR algorithm for Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR), contrast becomes another critical image quality parameter. Contrast refers to the difference in brightness between light and dark areas within an image. A greater contrast allows for finer details to be …
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Enhancing Low Light Imaging with Modern CMOS Sensors

October 12, 2017
Introduction CMOS image sensors have revolutionized low-light imaging, offering significant advantages over traditional CCD sensors. This post explores how these advancements benefit outdoor applications such as long-range observation, surveillance, and global security. Key Parameters for Low-Light …