20 June 2008

NICE Goes With DaVinci For Next Gen IP Video Surveillance

NICE Systems is to adopt DaVinci technology from the Texas Instruments (TI) for next generation IP video analytics surveillance systems.

NICE Systems said it plans to use TI's TMS320DM6467 digital media processor based on DaVinci technology for its next-generation NiceVision Net edge devices as part of its complete end-to-end solution for IP video surveillance. The programmable DM6467 performs advanced encoding and compression, as well as video streaming and analytics to a central location.

"The rapid proliferation of IP video surveillance is promoting the use of distributed surveillance architecture with intelligence migrated towards the edge of the network, now allowing our customers an even more cost-effective solution," explained Igal Dvir, CTO for NiceVision, NICE Systems Ltd. "Intelligent edge devices, such as in the NiceVision Net portfolio support advanced compression and streaming capabilities, as well as video analytics on board. TI's leadership in the video surveillance market and its clear roadmap were among the main reasons for taking the decision to further enhance our relationship and implement our intelligent edge devices using this technology."

The DaVinci DM6467 is a digital signal processor (DSP)-based SoC that is tuned for real time, multi-format high-definition video transcoding. The DM6467 integrates both an ARM and a DSP core, along with a High-Definition Video and Imaging Co-Processor (HDVICP), as well as PCI bus and Ethernet among its connectivity peripherals. The programmability and flexibility offered by the processor allows for customers to meet changing standards in video codecs, provide software updates and new features to field-deployed units, the company said.

NICE security customers utilizing NICE's advanced video surveillance solutions include New Jersey Transit, Belgian railways network, the China Ministry of Rail and the Beijing Metro, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and the Shanghai Pudong Airport; as well as public-sector customers, including the European Space Agency.