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Sony Launches Artificial Intelligence Based Video Analytics Solution

New Edge Analytics Appliance uses artificial intelligence to create video content without training or additional staff or equipment.  

February 12, 2019 Lisa Montgomery Leave a Comment

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Imagine if you could use images captured by a camera to create video content for your customers. It’s doable with several different types of technology … and with some training. To simplify the process, Sony has created an artificial intelligence (AI)-based Edge Analytics solution, the REA-C1000.

The compact and lightweight REA-C1000 uses its advanced AI-based video analytics technology to analyze the input it receives from connected cameras and automatically extracts the object in focus to combine it with other images in real time on a GPU (Graphics Processor Unit). By using motion/face detection and color/shape recognition, the REA-C1000 functions as the brain of any connected camera and AV setup, allowing education, government and corporate organizations to cost-effectively create professional content that keeps audiences engaged.

“Video content has become a key method of communication in many organizations, including education, government and corporate environments, where the demand for solutions that create high quality content, offer a hassle-free shooting experience, and help distribute content quickly is rapidly increasing,” explains Mark Bonifacio, director of education sales and marketing, Sony Electronics. “At Sony, we want to provide organizations that have a limited budget with solutions that are cost-effective, yet allow them to easily create professional and engaging video content. The REA-C1000 is yet another example of Sony working with our AV partners in corporate, education and government organizations to create solutions that help solve real-life technology and budget challenges.”

The REA-C1000, slated for availability this spring, comes with the following optional features:

Handwriting Extraction and Presenter Overlay

By optimizing parameters and processing the images received from the camera, the REA-C1000 can extract handwritten objects from black and white boards using Sony’s unique moving/unmoving object detection algorithm. This allows audiences to clearly see written content and diagrams, while simultaneously being able to see the gestures and expressions of the presenter. This function of the REA-C1000 is particularly well suited for lecture theaters or remote learning to keep students engaged, even if they aren’t physically in the same room as their teacher. Additionally, it helps all members of an audience to engage in a live presentation, in a large hall requiring sub-monitors.

Chroma Keyless CG Overlay

Based on Sony’s motion detection technology, the REA-C1000’s chroma keyless function can extract the presenter and overlay them onto any background without the need for a dedicated green screen or specialized training. This offers a simple, cost-effective chroma key solution to make content like corporate videos, interviews, webinars and e-learning materials much more appealing and engaging. This feature will be made available through a future software update later in 2019.

PTZ Auto Tracking

The REA-C1000 can accurately and smoothly track a presenter, ensuring they constantly stay in frame and in focus throughout their presentation. This feature offers users a cost-effective tracking solution in an education, corporate or conference setting, without having to invest in a camera operator.

Focus Area Cropping

Using this feature, an image from one camera can be simultaneously shown as two different output images. Users are able to get an overview image in 4K and a cropped image in HD. The cropped area is selectable to be static or dynamic to follow the speaker’s movement. This feature will be made available through a future software update later in 2019.

Close-up by Gesture

The REA-C1000 can detect and react to the gestures of audience members, showing both the whole image and zoomed image in real time. When an audience member stands up, the REA-C1000 can trigger the camera to electronically auto-zoom in on that person, which is particularly useful in educational environments to measure students’ reaction and incorporate presentation settings such as during a Q&A session.

After an initial 60 day free-of-charge trial period, each feature can be activated permanently through separate licenses.

Leveraging Sony’s expertise in image quality and their heritage in camera development, the REA-C1000 will support 4K/HD input and output, and will be able to connect directly to Sony’s PTZ cameras, including its range of XDCAM camcorders. Additionally, with HDMI network connection, the REA-C1000 can integrate into various common AV setups involving either multiple displays, large screen projections with monitors, or even live-streaming projects.

Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Cameras, Content Management

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