 | | SPHERON-VR’s Scanlight Provides 360° High Quality Images Even in Darkest NightFebruary 3rd 2009 - Advanced digital imaging specialists SpheronVR AG has announced the new Scanlight, which is due to be showcased at the ‘Focus On Imaging 2009’ exhibition in Birmingham, UK. The Scanlight enables high quality full spherical images to be captured with full illumination in even pitch black conditions.
“SpheronVR has always led the way in capturing the highest quality panoramic images possible,” said Peter Taylor, SpheronVR’s Business Manager, “and now with the new Scanlight, capturing market leading images using the SpheroCam can be achieved even in poorly lit and challenging environments.”
The Scanlight comprises of two LED lamps that are attached, with an easy to use snap and lock mechanism, to either side of the camera lens. Each LED lamp comprises of 20 lights, which move in unison with the lens to provide full illumination for the duration of the image capture.
Poor lighting damages the quality of images, whilst providing adequate illumination usually requires the use of large obtrusive lights and heavy generators, which clutter up a panoramic image and create unwanted shadows. The Scanlight, however, can be powered by a rechargeable battery that’s clamped to the SpheroCam’s tripod, and will enable 360° images to be taken without interruption.
The ability to capture fully illuminated panoramic images even in pitch black conditions means the SpheroCam will prove even more valuable for a variety of documentation tasks, such as fire and special forces investigations, architectural capturing, building surveying, archaeology analysis, computer graphics reconstruction modelling and on a wide range of training material exercises.
Spheron’s SpheroCam HDR camera has re-defined full spherical photography and the term (HDR) High Dynamic Range imaging. It’s able to capture 360° panoramic 50 mega pixel images within a single scan operation, and is the first camera able to measure real world luminosity values, from the darkest shadows to the brightest sunlight.
You can request a demonstration of the Scanlight and SpheroCam HDR by visiting SpheronVR at stand # C36 at ‘Focus On Imaging 2009’ in Birmingham, and more information can also be found on its website: www.spheron.com, or email info(at)spheron.com
About SPHERON-VR AG
SPHERON-VR AG is one of the most innovative companies in the area of visual technologies.
Core products of the German headquartered hard- and software company are digital HDR camera systems for full spherical imaging and a well-engineered database application that comes with an intuitive, visual user interface (visual content management). Designed to fit the needs and requirements of many industry sectors, SPHERON-VR offers integrated workflow solutions for visual based scene documentation in the areas of crime scene investigation, security, fire and tactical training as well as for photorealistic visualization and computer graphics (CGI). Comprehensive service offerings complete the professional portfolio.
SPHERON-VR AG is based in Germany, where it develops, manufactures and delivers its technologies and solutions. Strategic partnerships and sales channels allow SPHERON-VR AG to offer its unique portfolio to a worldwide market. Today, clients from different branches all over the world trust in SPHERON-VR competence and professional services.Additional information is available on the company's website: www.spheron.com |
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| Information Security: Principles and Practice (Hardcover)
by Mark Stamp |  | As businesses and consumers become more dependent on complex multinational information systems, the need to understand and devise sound information security systems has never been greater. This title takes a practical approach to information security by focusing on real-world examples. While not sidestepping the theory, the emphasis is on developing the skills and knowledge that security and information technology students and professionals need to face their challenges.
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience (October 28, 2005)
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
Paperback: 416 pages | About the Book:
The book is organized around four major themes:- Cryptography: classic cryptosystems, symmetric key cryptography, public key cryptography, hash functions, random numbers, information hiding, and cryptanalysis
- Access control: authentication and authorization, password-based security, ACLs and capabilities, multilevel and multilateral security, covert channels and inference control, BLP and Biba's models, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Protocols: simple authentication protocols, session keys, perfect forward secrecy, timestamps, SSL, IPSec, Kerberos, and GSM
- Software: flaws and malware, buffer overflows, viruses and worms, software reverse engineering, digital rights management, secure software development, and operating systems security
Additional features include numerous figures and tables to illustrate and clarify complex topics, as well as problems-ranging from basic to challenging-to help readers apply their newly developed skills. A solutions manual and a set of classroom-tested PowerPoint(r) slides will assist instructors in their course development. Students and professors in information technology, computer science, and engineering, and professionals working in the field will find this reference most useful to solve their information security issues.
An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the problems in the book is available from the Wiley editorial department. | About the Author:
MARK STAMP, PHD, is Professor of Computer Science, San Jose State University, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate-level information security courses. In addition to his experience gained in private industry and academia, Dr. Stamp has seven years' experience working as a cryptanalyst at the U.S. National Security Agency. | Book Reviews:
"Information Security: Principles and Practice presents information security concepts and practices insightfully in an easily comprehensible style. Although primarily intended as a college course resource, this book will appeal also to many security professionals. Highly recommended." (CHOICE, April 2006)
"The book is well suited for beginners, and contains enough introductory material on a variety of topics." (Computing Reviews.com, January 9, 2006) |
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