Corporate | 28 April 2011 13:00
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Funkwerk AG / Key word(s): Product Launch
PRESS RELEASE
Post Privacy Masking protects privacy in live video surveillance – Development of Funkwerk protects the privacy in video transmission – Combination of protecting the public and requirements of data protection
– First positive experiences by security forces
The system PRIMA-S and the software application PRIMA-P from Funkwerk make it possible to mask private zones in live video images. Private properties and places can be hidden or deliberately pixelated. The innovative aspect: post-privacy masking. The masks are user-dependent and can, where necessary, be concealed after the image is taken, making it easer, for example, to investigate crimes. PRIMA-S has been dvised by Funkwerk for analogue video systems. It allows easy, yet effective upgrading of video systems which previously failed to meet the data protection regulations and avoids otherwise necessary deinstallation, while maintaining earlier investments. PRIMA currently unrivalled The software application PRIMA-P is a module used to upgrade the functions of aready existing video management systems. Post privacy masking at a user dependent level is made possible only by separately recording and replaying digital video data and masking information controlled by PRIMA-P. Both systems, PRIMA-P and PRIMA-S, can mask video images from static and dynamic cameras depending on the zoom factor. Users can generate up to 1,000 masking polygons per channel and scenario. Objects are reliably concealed irrespective of fast camera movements. The PRIMA technology from Funkwerk is already used successfully in a city in Nortern Germany, where pan/tilt cameras monitor the municipal area, crossroads and particular hot spots. Funkwerk is breaking with an innovative business solution here with PRIMA, which includes on the basis of competitive advantage is great potential to authorities and security forces
Further information: Based in Kölleda near Erfurt, Funkwerk AG (ISIN DE0005753149) develops, produces and markets solution-oriented communication and information systems used in vehicles, transport and other companies and institutions. With its four segments Traffic & Control Communication (communication, management and information systems for transport and industry), Automotive Communication (communication equipment for vehicles), Enterprise Communication (telecommunication solutions, networks and data integrity for companies), and Security Communication (personal security, video monitoring and property protection), Funkwerk occupies a strategically excellent position in future markets. The ‘ Security Communication ‘ segment of Funkwerk combines expertise in intelligent security systems for the protection of buildings, public places, industrial property, plants, transport systems and individuals. Funkwerk is the only German manufacturer of high-end system components for video monitoring systems with its own comprehensive product range. As a system integrator and manufacturer, Funkwerk has worked hard to gain a leading role in the rapidly growing electronic security technology sector. As a result, the segment has already implemented security solutions worldwide at more than 1,500 satisfied customers in over 30 countries. Further information on Funkwerk AG is available on the Internet at www.funkwerk.com. For further information contact:
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| Language: | English | |
| Company: | Funkwerk AG | |
| Im Funkwerk 5 | ||
| 99625 Kölleda | ||
| Deutschland | ||
| Phone: | +49 (0)3635 600 0 | |
| Fax: | +49 (0)3635 600 507 | |
| E-mail: | info@funkwerk.com | |
| Internet: | www.funkwerk.com | |
| ISIN: | DE0005753149 | |
| WKN: | 575314 | |
| Listed: | Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München, Stuttgart | |
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