Toshiba Two-Megapixel Surveillance Camera Cuts Cost of IP Network Video Systems

Toshiba Two-Megapixel Surveillance Camera Cuts Cost of IP Network Video Systems

IRVINE, CA, December 3, 2010 -- Toshiba Surveillance & IP Video, a business unit of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., debuted today its latest IP network video camera: the IK-WD12A mini-dome expressly designed for indoor deployment, including schools, retail outlets, hotels and casinos.

Leveraging an exclusive imaging sensor, the IK-WD12A captures two-megapixel resolution (1600 x 1200) video at up to 30 frames-per-second in both MPEG4 and M-JPEG formats for simultaneous real-time monitoring and high-resolution recording. Megapixel performance delivers the ability to cover an expansive area with a single IK-WD12A equal to that of four standard resolution (640 x 480) cameras, saving potentially hundreds of dollars in equipment, IP camera licenses and installation costs. 

Because the IK-WD12A incorporates 350° pan, 85° to -35° tilt and 3x optical zoom, it can be fixed to provide exact viewing of a targeted area. Its flexible design is further enhanced by Power over Ethernet (PoE) that permits mounting of the camera where electrical power is not available. In addition, a true day/night IR cut filter lets it literally "see in the dark" with light sensitivities down to 0.04 lux for around-the-clock monitoring.

Motion detection, alarm recording with email notification, and two-way audio with built-in microphone qualify the IK-WD12A for the most challenging indoor IP video installations. A tampering alarm alerts users instantly if a camera has been obstructed or vandalized, while the camera's compact footprint eases installation and its stylized housing will match the ambience within the most elegant surroundings.

For more information, visit www.toshibasecurity.com.

ABOUT TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.

TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, which is a global leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems, as well as major infrastructure systems. Toshiba has more than 172,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US $54 billion (FY2005).

For more information on Toshiba's leading innovations, visit the company's Web site at www.toshiba.com.

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