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Introducing Showlei's 5th generation video compression engine known as CamCoder. This new technology is for Very High Definition Encoding of streaming images and is coupled directly to CMOS Imager for true digital video.  CamCoder is a robust real-time Encoder based on Showlei's proprietary, patented algorithms. 

Summary of CamCoder Features

Image Quality – Unrivaled with Signal to Distortions ratios as high as 90 db

Compression – Compression ratios equal to, or better than, competing technology

Low Cost – ASIC in 48 pin package for <$5 or produced in economic FPGA

Simplicity – Reduce the cost of Digital Video Recording by 5:1

Resolution – From QVGA (320 X 240) to 1536 X 1120 or higher

Dual Encoders – Simultaneously Encodes both Full Size and Quarter Size Images

Frame Rate – Limited only by Imager configuration and Imager clocking speed

Low Power – < 100 MW – down 10:1 or more compared to other HD encoding technology

Progressive Scan – Eliminates Interlace Smearing

True Digital Video – Direct coupled to Imager means no external A/D conversion

Low Noise – Direct coupled to Imager eliminates components and noise sources

No External Memory – All required encoder memory on-board CamCoder chip

Watermark – On-board Watermark memory for transparent watermarking

Motion Detection – Detects motion in user set window size, location and threshold

Generic Imager Interface – 10 bit Bayer Pattern data, Pclk, and I2C Control

Imagers – Compatible with color, black & white or infrared CMOS Imagers

Programmability – Features & Functions programmable through internal registers
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