Mobotix M1M—autonomous camera

M1D-IT Outdoor Version IP65	M1Di Indoor Version with ceiling mount

The weatherproof (IP65) MOBOTIX M1M digital camera transmits live video in large format (640x480) at minimal network load, saves several hundred images in the camera itself and automatically updates images on web sites or sends emails. Actions can be triggered time or event-controlled. The camera features an integrated computer and web server; Ethernet and ISDN ports are already integrated

No software installation is required. Video images are loaded and camera parameters are set using a standard web browser (e.g. Explorer). Provided the camera is physically connected to it, it can be accessed through the Internet.

Due to its low power consumption (approx. 2 W), power can be supplied directly through the ISDN line (Europe, Japan, China, but not US) or through the network cable. It does not require a 230V power outlet on-site. Moreover, using the centralized power supply provides for easy emergency power by a UPS.

The MOBOTIX camera's integrated software-based image enhancement facility runs a white balance, contrast adjustment and a digital sharpness filter on every image, thus producing brilliant color images. Exposure control using the freely configurable exposure zonesprovides for efficient control of backlight sceneries

As the integrated sensors (microphone, passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor, signal input) and the video sensor can react to movements in the image area, the camera can trigger event-controlled actions like recording and uploading images to the Internet.

The IT and Secure models are already equipped with full-scale ISDN voice integration, which means that it is possible to establish a voice connection to the person in front of the camera from any phone, provided the camera is connected to an ISDN line. In case of an alarm, the camera can automatically place a voice call to a specific phone number, it can call alternative numbers and it can call several times. After receiving the camera's voice message, it automatically switches the microphone online so you can listen to what's going on in the room or even use the speaker for talking. The camera's voice messages can even be customized to suit your purposes.

Voice Over IP is possible from software version 1.93 (April 2003) in high quality and in combination with MOBOTIX' free MxPEG Viewer for Windows. The first public demos of this system will run at CeBIT 2003. Several users may listen to one camera in parallel.

The MOBOTIX MxPEG video encoding process (patent pending) allows for large format video (640 x 480) at standard data transfer rates of about 1 Mbps. Due to the low network load of 1% on a 100 Mbps network (640 x 480), live video no longer poses a problem to existing networks or via Internet.

For low light conditions or infrared lighting we offer special lenses or the Day & Night camera featuring two image sensors and two lenses (for daylight and night).

The network CCTV concept of MOBOTIX provides for long-term recording and management of video data on a standard file server (Linux, Windows) without installing any specific software. The database software and the search and play functions are shipped with the camera.

Another MOBOTIX standard feature is Multi View which allows displaying several live and/or recorded images/events in one single browser window simultaneously.

You can assign any desired camera function to the configurable soft buttons on the left side. The can also be used to transmit control sequences via the serial interface, e.g. to control a PLC, a heating control system, or a telephone system.

In an industrial environment the WebTerminal is the preferred choice. It supports a terminal connection (up to 115 Kbaud) to the serial interface via network, ISDN, or Internet. Using this setup you can not only monitor production machines but also control them remotely.

Most of the camera functions, image evaluation and compression procedures are performed by the software contained in the camera and driven by a high-performance Intel StrongARM CPU (235 MIPS) and a standard Linux operating system. A simple software update via your browser uploads the latest camera functions and compression standards free of charge to your camera.