COE Group plc- Broadens its range of real time H.264 video codecs by adding the H-Card
12 Jun 2008
COE Ltd., the developer and supplier of integrated IP video surveillance systems, today launched the H-Card H.264 video encoder/decoder for high quality real time video streaming applications. The HCard broadens COE’s H.264 range of encoders/decoders. H.264 offers a 30% reduction in bandwidth and storage requirements compared to existing MPEG-4 (Part IV) systems together with very low encoding/decoding latency for PTZ camera operators. End users are selecting COE IP codecs including the H-Card because of their deep integration into COE’s widely used software control interface (Software Development Kernel), COE’s X-Net Video Management System (VMS), Network Video Recorder (NVR) and X-Net Network Management System (NMS). Like other COE codecs, H-Card conforms with the UK rail EMC standards.
H-Card complements the H-Box H.264 codec launched in 2007. It provides a hardware decoder option for the H-Box and offers a higher specification than the H-Box including universal decode for all COE MPEG-4 & H.264 products including the X-Net G series, embedded Video Content Analysis (available as a download to installed systems later in 2008), more connection options, rack compatibility with the X-Net transmission system and ability to be redeployed as either an encoder or decoder.
The X-Net H-Box and H-Card series are miniaturized and consume 75% less power than the products which they replace. These green credentials allow an extended operating temperature range (up to 75°C) and ensure environmental ruggedness exceeding the requirements of rail and wireless networks.
“The H-Card has already won a competitive trial for a major project in SE Asia and is in volume production. We have concentrated development resources on delivering the highest possible video quality in a physically robust codec and a high reliability software environment. The video encoding/decoding process sets the quality of image that is delivered to the viewer and H-Card delivers high quality continuously even when operating with PTZ cameras. We see H-Card being used as a pair with H-Box as well as in more complex integrated surveillance systems,” commented Andrew Wallace, Chief Executive of COE.
COE works closely with Texas Instruments, a partner of 8 years’ standing, and all COE codecs run on TI DSPs. This provides access to the software development community using TI DSPs for rapid launch of new technologies.
For further information, please
contact:
Andrew Wallace, Chief Executive Officer Tel:
+44 (0) 113 230 8862
Mark Marriage, Chief Technical Officer Tel: +44 (0) 113 230
8800
Notes to Editors: - About COE
COE Ltd develops and supplies integrated IP video surveillance (CCTV) systems for some of the most complex high profile sites worldwide. COE products and systems allow users to achieve faultless and cost-effective video surveillance in safety critical operations and rugged environments year after year, by delivering very high quality video, high reliability and extensive third party integration. COE provides both IP and hybrid IP/analogue solutions so that customers have the option of leveraging existing installations.
The company has over 10,000 installations worldwide across three main sectors - traffic & transport, heavy industrial and urban surveillance. References include the London Congestion Charge network, underground and high-speed rail systems worldwide, including the UK, Singapore, France, Spain, Germany, Hong Kong and Delhi; airports across Germany, Hong Kong and SE Asia, and road systems worldwide. City-centre systems include over 35 UK towns and cities, while industrial complexes include the South Parrs gas field in the Middle East.
COE works closely with selected systems integrators, helping them to deliver the most competitive overall solutions for end-users. The company provides support through the entire lifecycle including design, supply, on-site test, commissioning and long-term maintenance.
For more information please visit www.coe.co.uk
