News tagged with camera technology

Chicago police cameras more effective when clustered, study says

(Phys.org) -- Chicago's network of police cameras is more effective at reducing crime in high-crime areas than in low-crime areas, according to a new study.

Other Sciences / Other

created May 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Eastman Kodak 1Q loss widens

(AP) -- Eastman Kodak Co. said Friday that its first-quarter loss widened on hefty charges related to its reorganization under bankruptcy protection and a drop in sales.

Technology / Business

created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Design, ergonomics students to present infographics study

In a culture awash in data, infographics -- visual representations of facts and figures -- are vital to communicating complicated information on websites, in books and newspapers and elsewhere.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Anywhere, anytime' 3D motion capture technology is child's play in Edinburgh

Revolutionary technology that creates 3D computer animations from real-life movements without the need for expensive 3D cameras will be tested by children visiting this year's Edinburgh International Science ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Apr 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3

Panoramic images of Great Barrier Reef will take millions on virtual dives

Internet surfers will soon be able to go below the surface to immerse themselves in the spectacular coral and marine life of the Great Barrier Reef, under a joint venture between global technology giant Google, ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Feb 24, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (8) | comments 0

Sony commercializes TransferJet compatible LSI

Sony today announced the commercialization of "CXD3271GW" LSI, for use in the close proximity wireless transfer technology TransferJet. This LSI realizes a 350Mbps transmission speed and the industry's highest ...

Technology / Semiconductors

created Feb 23, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Mapping out the future of GPS technology

Ditching satellites and complex, powerful computers and opting for camera technology inspired by small mammals may be the future of navigation systems.

Technology / Engineering

created Feb 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Digital photos could put kids at risk

A study published in the International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics this month suggests that parents and carers could be putting children at risk if they upload digital photos that are automatically "geota ...

Technology / Internet

created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3

British government to fund 3D laser cameras for highway crash site investigations

(PhysOrg.com) -- One of the banes of modern existence is surely the time spent in traffic backups. Oftentimes these backups occur as the result of accidents and the resulting investigative work that goes on ...

Technology / Engineering

created Jan 02, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 5 | with audio podcast report

GM: Self-driving vehicles could be ready by end of decade

Vehicles that partially drive themselves will be available by the middle of the decade with more sophisticated self-driving systems by the end of the decade, General Motors Vice President of Global Research ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Oct 17, 2011 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Kodak to license laser projection patents to Imax

(AP) -- Eastman Kodak Co. said Sunday that it will license thousands of patents to Imax in a deal that will supply the troubled photography company with millions of dollars.

Technology / Business

created Oct 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Reach out and touch 3D characters with RePro3D (w/ video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Lonely gamers who have felt the pain of being separated by a screen from their favorite personalities now have a way to reach out and touch their game characters, and that new way is RePro3D. ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Sep 17, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (7) | comments 4 | with audio podcast report

Japan's Ricoh to buy Pentax digital camera brand

Japanese office equipment and camera maker Ricoh on Friday said it would buy Hoya Corporation's Pentax digital camera business as it looks to expand its consumer products business.

Technology / Business

created Jul 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Microsoft Kinect makes moves on computers

Microsoft on Thursday began letting software developers imbue computers with voice and motion-sensing technology from its Kinect controller for the Xbox 360 videogame console.

Technology / Software

created Jun 17, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0