Panasonic Corporation of North America News

Aimetis is the tenth licensee to join ObjectVideo's patent licensing program ObjectVideo, Inc. announced recently the signing of a global, portfolio-wide patent license agreement with Aimetis of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. "Aimetis is a leader in tightly integrating video analytics into an easy-to-use video management solution. We are pleased to have them join the growing number of IP Camera and VMS providers who have become patent licensees," said Raul Fernandez, chairman of O...

Panasonic, a leading provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions for a wide variety of markets including education, food services and healthcare, as well as enterprises and government agencies, recently announced the general availability of its i-PRO SmartHD 360° panoramic 3.0 megapixel dome cameras. Recently introduced at the ASIS Conference in September, both indoor (WV-SF438) and outdoor IP66 rated weather and vandal resistant (WV-SW458) cameras are now available through au...

QNAP® Systems, Inc. has announced a major expansion of the number of compatible peripherals available for its family of Turbo NAS products. The major additions include a Seagate® 2.5-inch 1TB internal SATA hard drive and 2.5-inch 1TB external storage device, two Arkeia® Software 3rd party software apps and seventy network cameras. The newly compatible 2.5" internal SATA hard drive: Seagate® - ST91000640NS (1TB) The newly compatible 2.5" external storage device: Seagate® - Bac...

Samsung has introduced a scaleable ‘building block’ network video recording system designed to uncomplicate the process of specifying a video storage solution large enough to meet immediate requirements, but which can be easily expanded if needed in the future. Samsung’s new ONVIF compliant SRN-1000 NVR provides up to 24TB of on-board video storage capacity and there is the potential of an additional 24TB of storage via two external e-Sata direct storage devices. An unlimited...

Panasonic aims to provide competitive advantage to loyal and high-performing resellers of its B2B product solutions Panasonic, a leader in delivering technology solutions for government, enterprise and SMB markets, recently announced its new Panasonic Authorised Reseller Program. It is the first cross-product category, comprehensive program at Panasonic System Communications Company of North America and was formed with the objective of providing a competitive advantage to loya...

Pilot v.5 Video Management Software delivers advanced system functionality and broader industry compatibility American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) debuted two new software releases that improve video management and control activities at ASIS 2012. Pilot v.5 Video Management Software delivers advanced system functionality and broader industry compatibility while the newly developed AFI-2089 Virtual Keyboard does all the heavy lifting of the American Dynamics’ physical keyboard at...

Exhibit includes demonstration encompassing education, retail, and public safety Panasonic demonstrates the practical benefits of a broad range of technologies working in harmony in a simulated “Connected and Protected City” at ASIS 2012Booth # 3715. The Panasonic exhibit encompasses multiple “experiences” that focus on applications in education, retail, and public safety, all feeding into a central command centre. “Panasonic products are not jus...

Ambient lighting in hospitality environments pose major challenges for video surveillance Variable lighting conditions pose a persistent challenge in video surveillance applications such as large retail locations, banks and financial institutions, and hospitality environments.Challenges to lighting quality Typically, retail locations, banks and hospitality venues include an abundance of windows. The resulting excessive light can damage video image quality, by flooding the ima...

Panasonic solutions for business are aligned with multiple vertical market and practice areas Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leader in delivering technology solutions for government, enterprise and SMB markets, recently outlined key elements and organisational changes related to its expanded operation focused on helping its customers to transform information into innovation. The combined B2B solutions organisation, initially announced in January, i...

NAS drives from Iomega comes complete with built-in support for network cameras Iomega, an EMC company and a leading innovator in data storage solutions for small and medium businesses, will be exhibiting its new and powerful security surveillance systems at IFSEC 2012 at the NEC, Birmingham 14th to 17th May, Hall 4, Stand C95. Based on enterprise-class EMC storage technology, the new suite of server class and standard class NAS drives from Iomega comes complete with built-i...

The Enhanced UniPhier LSI Processor will drive a range of features in current and future i-Pro cameras The Enhanced UniPhier LSI Processor used inside Panasonic's new “5-series” i-PRO SmartHD full 1080p cameras provides H.264 (high profile) video streams that require half the bandwidth and storage while enabling new levels of performance, image quality and a range of smart features to enhance system solutions. Enhanced UniPhier enables dual streaming to simultaneou...

Panasonic's focus on providing solutions for specific market needs is being demonstrated at ISC West Panasonic is showcasing its newest solutions at this year’s International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West) in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 28th – 30th (booth #12041). These products demonstrate a range of vertical market applications such as gaming, public safety, education and retail. The exhibit will also highlight Panasonic's dominance as an engineerin...

New offerings that will be introduced at this year's ISC West include Panasonic's premium "5 Series" Panasonic is displaying its expanded line of i-PRO Series network cameras here at the International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West) in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 28th – 30th. The new line which includes 22 new models offers a range of resolutions from VGA to 1080p in multiple configurations to fill virtually any video surveillance system application. New of...

The cameras bring superior image quality and advanced features to Panasonic's security portfolio Panasonic unveils the newest i-PRO Full HD network cameras at this year’s International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West) in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 28th to 30th. The cameras bring superior image quality and advanced features to Panasonic’s security portfolio. All of the HD cameras offer full 1080p video with Mega Super Dynamic picture quality, 1080p/360p...

Also new to the Panasonic analog camera line at this year's ISC West are WV-CP314 and WV-CP304 Panasonic introduces new analog video surveillance cameras, including new pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) dome cameras that incorporate Panasonic's new Superior Reality (SR) analog unified image processor for more realistic images and accurate depiction of the full range of natural colours. SR includes the new Super Dynamic SD6 and enhanced adaptive black stretch (ABS) image processing. Advanced...

Pilot v.5 includes a complete set of management tools to capture and register Two new software releases that improve video management and control activities are featured by American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) at ISCW. Pilot v.5 Video Management Software delivers advanced system functionality and broader industry compatibility while the newly developed AFI-2089 Virtual Keyboard does all the heavy lifting of the American Dynamics’ physical keyboard at half the price and none of t...

Panasonic System Networks Company of America has enhanced the intelligent functionality of the i-PRO SmartHD WJ-NV200 Network Disk Recorder with an expansion kit that adds age and gender estimation, visitor counting, and other functions to the NVR's embedded face matching technology. The i-PRO SmartHD WJ-NVF20 advanced intelligence expansion kit enables new security and business management functionality to be added to installed WJ-NV200 recorders using a firmware update based on an installation...

  The five companies believe this technology will enable various HD content applications Panasonic Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SanDisk Corporation, Sony Corporation and Toshiba Corporation recently announced that they have reached an agreement in principle to collaborate on a new content protection technology for flash memory cards such as SD Cards and various storage devices. Under the "Next Generation Secure Memory Initiative," the five companies will sta...

 The purpose of the Mission 500 CSR Award is to honour companies in the security industry Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2012 Mission 500 CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Award and Humanitarian Awards. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on March 29, 2012 during ISC West in Las Vegas.The purpose of the Mission 500 CSR A...

 Panasonic will begin manufacturing products in energy-efficient facilities and will use fewer hazardous materialsSensitive to environmental considerations in the security and video surveillance industry, Panasonic System Networks Company of America is taking leadership by offering products manufactured in energy-efficient facilities, using fewer hazardous materials and emitting less CO2, and which also consume less power than previous Panasonic comparable models. Panasonic also strives for...

 Panasonic will be showcasing innovative security solutions at Security Week 2011Maintaining a high profile throughout Security Week in New York, Panasonic System Networks Company of America is a sponsor of Security magazine's Thought Leadership Program as part of the Security 500 Conference November 1st, 2011. The conference is a full-day programme bringing together security leaders from large organisations to focus on the business impact of security. Taking place November 1st-3rd, 20...

Panasonic Systmes Networks Company of America recently introduced the i-PRO WV-ASM200 video management software which allows for the unification of large multi-recorder, multi-site networked video systems for centralised operation and ease-of-use. The WV-ASM200 can connect up to 100 network video recorders (NVRs) and digital video recorders (DVRs), 64 encoders, and 256 directly connected network and analog cameras to provide centralised control of large systems. Up to 6,400 cameras registered in...

Panasonic System Networks Company of America announced new lines of day/night fixed analogue cameras, including box cameras and fixed dome versions, all of which provide high resolution (650 TV lines), high sensitivity with day/night function and a 16-axis matrix colour compensation function for a wider range of natural colour adjustment. Other features include automatic electronic sensitivity enhancement (up to 32x) and manual enhancement up to 512x; adaptive digital noise reduction (integratin...

   The Panasonic i-PRO Smart HD WV-SC385, a HD network dome camera was used at GKTWChildren battling a life-threatening illness are given a magical multimedia experience at Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) with the participation of Panasonic video surveillance solutions. Panasonic high-definition pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras deliver a high-definition video element for the exciting experience, which is built around the positioning and unveiling of a commemorative "star" perso...

 The new Panasonic surveillance cameras provide high definition resolutions For transportation applications in buses, trains, subways, ambulances, taxis and armoured cars, Panasonic System Networks Company of America announced a line of low-profile, compact dome network cameras. Despite their small size and discreet appearance, the new cameras provide High Definition (HD) resolutions of up to 720p at 30 frames-per-second (fps) and other features such as multiple H.264/JPEG video...

The new dome cameras provide 720p High Definition images at 30 fps Panasonic's latest i-PRO SmartHD dome network pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras combine full-frame 1,280x960 H.264 images, Mega Super Dynamic image processing and 36x optical zoom. Suitable for high-end applications such as casinos, airports, transportation and correctional facilities, the new dome cameras provide 720p High Definition (HD) images (1280x720 pixels) at 30 frames per second (fps) in addition to features such as auto-trac...

The new series of cameras deliver wider dynamic range compared to conventional camerasPanasonic System Networks Company of America recently introduced a new line of analogue video cameras with Super Dynamic 6 technology at the ASIS International 2011 tradeshow. The new Panasonic WV-CS580 and WV-CW590 series cameras deliver wider dynamic range compared to conventional cameras and expanded capabilities such as scene change detection, lens distortion compensation, auto-image stabiliser and intelli...

 Panasonic will demonstrate PTZ cameras with privacy protecting "eyelids" that open only when alertedPanasonic System Networks Company of America is focusing on integrated solutions at ASIS International 2011, highlighting a range of innovative systems providing affordability and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Panasonic is introducing several new products and solutions at the Panasonic booth (#3909) including the new i-PRO WV-ASM200 Video Management System (VMS) designed for...

 The SightLogix SightSensor is now integrated with Panasonic's Network Video Recorder for improved surveillanceSightLogix, Inc., the leader in outdoor video analytics cameras for perimeter security applications, has announced compatibility between its SightSensor® automated outdoor detection cameras and Panasonic's i-Pro WJ-ND400 Network Video Recorder (NVR). The integrated system enables end users and integrators to deploy a seamless outdoor video security solution. "Pan...

  ISC West 2011 attendance with a ten percent increase to 2010  ISC West, the confirmed largest US security event, concluded last week on a high note with a 10 percent increase in attendance (pending third-party audit results) and an optimistic outlook for the coming year. ISC West, long considered a barometer for the health of the US security industry, offered robust business opportunities for security manufacturers and service providers with representatives from virtually every...