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IPfocusPanasonic System Networks Europe ShowcaseDevelopments in Security Solutions at IFSECAt IFSEC 2011, the world’s leading annual securityevent, over 25,000 security professionals can visitstand C10 in the NEC’s Hall 5 to see thedevelopments in Panasonic’s well-establishedsecurity solutions.Showcasing additions to the award–winning i-ProSmartHD range, developments in identificationsoftware and innovation in video capture concepts,PSNE’s solutions for all security applications isdriving market innovation for 2011.Visitors to the stand can see the range of securitycameras, encoders and network recorders that putsthe award winning i-Pro SmartHD range at theforefront of IP security solutions one year since itslaunch at last years IFSEC show. Developments inintelligent functionality and growth of the i-ProSmartHD range means this year’s value-addedsecurity solutions balance the best HD imagequality with H.264 encoding to minimise networkdata traffic.The new WJ-NV200 , i-Pro SmartHD compatible, 16channel network disk recorder eliminates the needfor a PC, reducing the total cost of ownership andremoving time and complication from operation.The effortless, ‘analogue-like’ 4-stage set up andintuitive operation makes the WJ-NV200 versatilefor a range of public locations and makes IP simple.IFSEC will also demonstrate real time face matchingtechnology in the latest i-Pro SmartHD range,optimising suspect identification and allowing facialimage registration for 16 individuals and facialrecognition of up to 8. Face matching essentiallybecomes like another set of eyes monitoringcameras, freeing up more time for securitypersonnel to perform other tasks; helping to createa more efficient security operation.PSNE will also conceptualise innovations in 3Dsecurity at the stand presenting the potential forvideo monitoring one step closer to human vision.Stephen Gerrard, UKCountry MarketingManager, PSNE stated:“PSNE are presenting 3Dconcepts as a futurepossibility for security.While we appreciate thatit’s not necessarily a viable security application intoday’s market place, part of IFSEC is the promotionor exploration of new concepts for the securityindustry. Panasonic being a global AV leader meanswe are constantly innovating and exploring newdirections for our technology in all sectors.”As the momentum in IP security builds, PSNE alsobuilds and diversifies its range of securityequipment. IFSEC 2011 gives delegates a chance tosee the hardware and software solutions that caterfor an evolving market. While continuing to improveanalogue security products, Panasonic’s IP andHybrid solutions are designed to make IP simple.The New Panasonic WV-SF346 and WV-SF342: Two New IndoorVandal Resistant Dome Cameras Extend the i-Pro SmartHD RangePanasonic network dome security cameras meanhigh quality video with small network allocation iscoupled with noise reduction, face wide dynamictechnology and vandal resistant build quality tomake a fully comprehensive indoor install.PSNE launches the WV-SF346 and WV-SF342vandal-resistant indoor network dome cameras tobroaden the i-Pro SmartHD range of options forinstallers.Panasonic’s Uniphier® technology maximisesnetwork traffic management enabling simultaneousH.264 (High-profile) and JPEG video streams over IPfor real time monitoring and high-resolution videorecording. SDHC and SD memory card slots makemanual recording in H.264 or JPEG possible withautomated backup recording upon alarm ornetwork failure which assures piece of mind.Both cameras allow for VMD (Video MotionDetector) technology, which has 4 programmabledetection areas, 15 steps sensitivity level and 10steps detection size with up to two privacy zonesfor masked windows or doorways. Progressive scantechnology ensures clear images with reducedimage tearing and motion blur and Face WideDynamic Range technology ensures a clear faceimage even during movement.Stephen Gerrard, Country Marketing Manager PSNE,stated: ‘Both network dome cameras are designedwith a range of indoor applications in mind.Panasonic’s new technology and intelligent featuresensure that the best possible image quality isachieved with specific focus on optimising facialrecognition for security operatives on the floor.’The WV-SF346 also comes with ABF (Auto BackFocus) which adjusts sensor positioning to ensurean easy installation while Focus Assist aids set up inthe WV-SF342. The Digital Noise Reduction feature,3D-DNR, ensures noise reduction in variousconditions whilst the vandal resistantpolycarbonate dome structure is designed tosurvive a free fall drop from a 5kg weight; makingboth domes the ideal indoor security package.The WV-SF346, supports the newly developed 1.3megapixel high sensitivity MOS sensor with simpleday/night function enabling superb low lightperformance at 0.3 lux (colour) and 0.2 lux (B/W). Afull frame transmission up to 30fps at HD 1,280 x960 image size means the WV-SF346 certifiesprecise video quality and subsequent subjectrecognition. The WV-SF342 also supports simpleday/night function, with high 0.2 lux (Colour), 0.13lux (B/W) and a full frame rate of up to 30 fpstransmission at super high resolution SVGA/800 x600 created by 1.3 megapixel high sensitivity MOSsensor.These two new indoor, vandal resistant networkdome cameras strengthen the Panasonic i-ProSmartHD range and come equipped with all theattributes needed for a flexible indoor installation.16_issue 30