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TaxiCam™ Mark III

TaxiCam™ Mark III

Event-Activated Recording for Mobile Applications

There is no doubt—criminals are camera-shy! Comparative studies and countless testimonials affirm that theft and violent crime are significantly reduced in cabs outfitted with cameras. It is no wonder then, that in major cities around the world, in-vehicle digital photo surveillance is becoming the preferred approach to cab security. Cameras are an effective crime-deterrent, and TaxiCam by VerifEye Technologies has set the standard for features, reliability and value.

Specifications

Cameras
Imaging Technology: Sony 1/3" CCD interline transfer
Output Video Format: NTSC (standard), PAL (optional)
Housing Options:
  • Interior "box" style
  • Interior, spherical style with degrees of freedom
  • Exterior, water-proof "bullet" style
Connector: RJ-45 with retaining clip and anti-tamper feature
Mounting: Two-way adjustable bracket, self-adhesive mounting plate
Control Unit
Power: 12 VDC, surge and spike protected
Image Storage Capacity: 256-, 512-, 1024-, and 2048-image storage options
Camera Inputs: Up to 2 video sources
Frame Rate: Up to five frames/sec.
Event Inputs: Up to 6 hardwired inputs and additional serial message-based commands
Event Logic: Supports 3-staged timing model (fast/medium/slow frame rate cycle)
Memory: Non-volatile "Flash" retrains information without power—no backup battery required.
Write-protection: Choice of manual or automatic timer-based unlock
Communication:
  • Proprietary serial protocol supports 2-way messaging to Mobile Data Terminal, portable computer, etc.
  • Up to 70' cable length
Identification: Permanent, unique electronic serial number; user-defined name (up to 22 characters)
Other Features: Real-time clock, one-time programmable installation "birth date", self-diagnostics, tri-color status indicator LED, optional video-out live and review mode
Software
Main features:
  • Separate configuration software and viewing software (for installers and authorities, respectively)
  • Configuration menu for rapid controller setup at install time—ideal for fleet installation. Supports customized settings of trigger and timing parameters.
  • Event graph displays imaging events on a time scale for rapid assessment of camera/trigger activity by day, hour or minute.
  • Selective download feature allows user to choose full or partial download of controller contents.
  • Rapid review feature allows rapid browsing of stored pictures and marking for subsequent download (requires video-out option).
  • Viewing window supports rapid review of image sequence.
  • Images automatically stamped with date, time, global position (with GPS support), vehicle I. D., controller ESN
  • Supports user image annotation, report management, printing, archiving.
Image Enhancement Controls: Sharpness, contrast, brightness, and noise filter
Security features:
  • Proprietary communication protocol
  • Proprietary image file format
  • Image encryption
  • User-authentication and jurisdiction-based access
  • Hardware authorization key
Dimensions
Control Unit: (L × W × H) 30" × 6.25" × 1.25"
Interior Camera Head: (L × W × H) 1.7" × 3.38" × 1.3"
Exterior Camera Head: (Diameter × Depth) 1.38" × 1.88"
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