Industry - automate processes, improve quality +amp; reduce costs
Foto Koch has stood for expert advice in the field of photography and videography since 1920, and our customer testimonials and reviews confirm this to this day. We offer our B2B service within the meaning of § 1 IV VwVfG. Industry 4.0 is gaining momentum! Whether controlling machines or monitoring production processes, technology is becoming increasingly important in the flow of processes, automation and quality assurance.
Application of cameras in Industry 4.0
Camera technology is also becoming increasingly popular in medicine, whether in the analysis of skin images (skin cancer diagnostics) or the support of artificial intelligence during surgical procedures. Cameras are also used in 3D scanning technology, construction monitoring or monitoring industrial parks with drones. Take advantage of the technology to integrate your staff in the right places and make better use of your potential.
For many processes, you need full access to the camera systems, for example with the software development kits (SDK) from Canon or Sony. This allows you to adapt the technology to your needs.
Transmission of video streams via the 5G network
Network expansion (5G) is also a driving force here and network cameras (IP cameras / PTZ) are constantly being developed further. The 5G network standard helps the industry to connect technology in a smarter way with an HD video connection. This allows the excavator or crane operator to operate the crane autonomously from a control center and actively work on several construction sites without being on site. Thanks to wireless technology and video streaming via 5G. Other uses of cameras in Industry 4.0 can be found primarily in the field of autonomous driving, where the camera is used to detect hazards and measure distances, among other things.
Artificial intelligence in interaction
Artificial intelligence (AI) uses cameras as a substitute for the human eye and is able to be trained for situations that humans are rarely or never exposed to in order to make better decisions in an emergency. Machine learning enables the industry to optimize processes and deploy employees more efficiently at a low cost. Technology is finding its way into 21st century companies in many different ways.
Training through virtual reality
Virtual reality (VR) + augmented reality (AR) is used to train employees / specialists and support them in their daily work. Situations are trained that employees would otherwise not be exposed to. Augmented reality, on the other hand, can support employees in their day-to-day work. Architects +amp; designers can use virtual reality not only to give themselves a better impression, but also to show the customer the product/house on a real scale. This allows customers to better evaluate what the end result looks like and leads to better customer satisfaction.
Machine Vision / Industry 4.0
Advantages of image processing / camera technology
- Reduction of production costs
- Increase in quality
- Avoidance of production downtimes (malfunctions)
- Optimization of customer satisfaction
- Reduction of manual inspection +amp; measuring tasks
- Reduction of the error rate
- Increase work safety
- Better use of storage space
Practical examples for video surveillance
- License plate recognition / automation of the barrier system
- Securing hazardous areas through motion detection
- Theft protection / theft prevention through video surveillance
- Quality control with light +amp; artificial intelligence
Create your own solutions thanks to developer interfaces
Every company is different and so are your needs. Canon and Sony offer their own developer interfaces. In the case of Canon, this SDK (Software Development Kit) offers extensive access to the camera and all its settings. This allows you to further develop and enhance every conceivable scenario according to your needs. For example, you can easily control the camera remotely to trigger it via a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet, or even a PC.
You could also control where the camera should focus live via an external device, for example, if you are running a live stream that should focus back and forth between two or more different points, the focus can be adjusted using the SDK. You can even control and adjust the white balance.
Further information on SDKs from the manufacturers
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