Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Siemens Launches EagleVision Video Detection Systems For Traffic Control
ATLANTA -- Siemens today announced the official product launch of EagleVision, Siemens new video detection system for traffic monitoring and control. EagleVision will debut at the 2007 Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Annual Meeting and Exhibit in Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 5 - 8.
The advanced technology used to develop the new EagleVision video detection camera ensures reliable and functional monitoring of intersection vehicle progression. The new EagleVision system was designed to eliminate the costly installation and maintenance of traditional in ground loop detectors. It is a low-cost solution requiring no additional hardware or manpower to commission and install the system. Once the camera has been mounted, users have the ability to isolate and focus on a specific section of the viewing area via the computer interface, eliminating the need to return to the physical camera for target adjustments.
Users can view and control the system remotely via Ethernet or LAN connection on any PC, handheld or other wireless device. System data can also be accessed remotely. Additionally, EagleVision is coupled with a completely OS independent Java user-interface.
“Accurate and reliable vehicle detection is the cornerstone of safe and smooth traffic operation,” said Steve Rauch, General Manager of Siemens Intelligent Transportation Systems in the U.S. "Siemens’ EagleVision addresses the challenge of managing traffic situations with fewer resources by delivering the most advanced detection system available to date. Smooth moving traffic helps reduce accidents, improve fuel mileage and reduce emissions.”
Additional features of the new EagleVision system include eight detector outputs and eight detector zones per camera with color video and advanced detection capabilities. The systems advanced technology also offers a solution to false video detection, missed calls, shadowing, reflection and glare, and ‘ghosting’ images that have long plagued previous video detection systems.
About Siemens
Siemens Intelligent Transportation Systems, a division of the Siemens Industrial Solutions and Services (I&S) Group in the U.S., is a market leader in traffic control, traffic guidance systems, intelligent transportation systems and parking solutions. In the U.S., Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. represents the I&S Group within Siemens AG. I&S is the systems and solutions integrator for industrial and infrastructure facilities and global service provider for the plant and projects business covering planning, installation and operation across the entire life cycle. I&S uses its own products, systems and process technologies to enhance productivity and improve the competitiveness of companies in metallurgy, water treatment, pulp and paper, oil and gas, marine engineering, open-cast mining, airport logistics, postal automation, intelligent traffic systems and industrial services. In fiscal 2006 (to September 30) I&S employed a total of 36,200 people worldwide and achieved total sales of EUR 8.819 billion, according to U.S. GAAP. For more information, please visit:
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Siemens AG (NYSE:SI) is one of the largest global electronics and engineering companies with reported worldwide sales of $107.4 billion in fiscal 2006. Founded nearly 160 years ago, the company is a leader in the areas of Medical, Power, Automation and Control, Transportation, Information and Communications, Lighting, Building Technologies, Water Technologies and Services and Home Appliances. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA has sales of $21.4 billion and employs approximately 67,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Eleven of Siemens' worldwide businesses are based in the United States. With its global headquarters in Munich, Siemens AG and its subsidiaries employ 475,000 people in 190 countries. For more information on Siemens in the United States:
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