New possibilities for transport and city infrastructure: Brickcom panoramic dome cameras with panomorph lenses integrated with AxxonSoft products

AxxonSoft enthusiastically announces integration support for 360P IP cameras from Brickcom, a world-leading manufacturer of IP surveillance hardware. The companies have a long history of partnership: the first Brickcom camera was integrated with AxxonSoft software in 2011, with the list of integrated devices continuing to grow since then.

Integration support now includes five additional cameras: three of them are compact domes (MD-500Ap-360, MD-300Ap-360, and MD-300Np-360) and two sport enhanced anti-vandal protection (VD-500Af-360 and VD-300Af-360).

All cameras are equipped with ImmerVision panomorph lenses, which provide a 360-degree field of view and high resolution for peripheral objects. As claimed by ImmerVision, panomorph lenses have overall resolution that is six times better than that of standard fisheye lenses.

In 2012, AxxonSoft's innovative Axxon VMS video management software (VMS) was certified for compatibility with panomorph lenses (receiving a ImmerVision Enables® 360 certificate), enabling users of integrated solutions to enjoy panoramic fields of view with unsurpassed quality.

All integrated Brickcom cameras are built with a vandal-resistant shell and special protection from precipitation and extreme temperatures. In addition, the MD-500Ap-360, MD-300Ap-360 and MD-300Np-360 models are compliant with the EN50155 standard for vibration protection, which makes them invaluable tools for security systems on vehicles and public transport.

This integration offers a number of opportunities, since all AxxonSoft software includes special support for fisheye and panomorph lenses.

Support in the Axxon VMS VMS and Axxon PSIM PSIM allows correcting distorted video from fisheye or panomorph lenses into multiple rectangular images (regional and single views) that are displayed normally on screen. Virtual PTZ capabilities are available for this imagery as well. Thus one panoramic camera can replace multiple fixed or PTZ units, reducing the overall cost of video surveillance.

Because video dewarping is performed on the GPU, no additional burden is placed on the main processor. Thanks to this innovation, even less powerful computers can view multiple panoramic cameras simultaneously.

The following functions have been integrated for the 5-megapixel MD-500Ap-360 and VD-500Af-36 to date:

• MJPEG, MPEG-4, and H.264 video compression formats
• in Axon Intellect: image configuration, including color, brightness, saturation, and contrast
• in Axxon VMS: 25 image settings found in the camera web interface
• integrated solutions support both the manufacturer's protocol and the ONVIF standard
• maximum resolution in Intellect and Axxon VMS is 2032x1936 pixels (H.264/MPEG-4) and 2592x1944 pixels (MJPEG)

The following functions have been integrated for the 3-megapixel MD-300Ap-360, MD-300Np-360 and VD-300Af-360 to date:

• MJPEG, MPEG-4, and H.264 video compression formats
• in Axxon PSIM: image configuration, including color, brightness, saturation, and contrast
• in Axxon VMS: 27 image settings found in the camera web interface
• integrated solutions support both the manufacturer's protocol and the ONVIF standard
• maximum resolution in Intellect and Axxon VMS is 2032x1536 pixels

Integrated solutions combining Brickcom cameras and AxxonSoft video management platforms offer an outstanding choice for sophisticated security systems for both transport and infrastructure of all types.

About Brickcom

Brickcom is a global manufacturer of IP hardware for professional video surveillance systems. An international company with offices throughout the world, its local representatives provide high-quality client service with rapid turnaround. Brickcom's skilled engineers and research unit work closely together to develop and deliver market-leading IP security hardware. www.brickcom.com

About AxxonSoft

AxxonSoft is a leading developer of open video management platforms and integrated security systems. The company's partners include over 2,500 companies, performing more then 1,500 installations every month. With over 30 offices and representatives in all key regions, AxxonSoft is able to guarantee quick deliveries and top-tier support to partners everywhere in the world. AxxonSoft is an ONVIF and PSIA member, and its products support over 1 500 models of IP cameras. AxxonSoft software allows creating smart video surveillance systems and integrated security systems for diverse sites, even decentralized ones scattered over large areas. AxxonSoft products are at the heart of over 100 Safe City systems and security systems at airports, ports, banks, industrial facilities, retail chains, and gas station chains, as well as many other public- and private-sector facilities around the globe. For more information, visit: www.axxonsoft.com