E-O Imaging - Video Trackers, Tracking Systems and Controllers

E-O Imaging is a leading manufacturer of video trackers, tracking systems, and imaging products. E-O Imaging manufactures a broad line of off-the-shelf video tracker products and systems, with an emphasis on custom products and systems for video tracking and imaging applications. The trackers offered satisfy a diverse range of applications including tactical, surveillance, range, medical and industrial.

The company specializes in adapting its standard products to user unique requirements.

PCI AND VMEbus VIDEO TRACKING SYSTEMS WITH DSP AND FPGA

E-O Imaging's video tracking systems incorporate the latest in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology to provide a flexible architecture for updates and customization. Our video tracking systems include:

• Model 6005/6006 R4 VMEbus automatic edge / centroid / correlation video tracker
• Model 6007/6008 R3 PCI automatic edge / centroid / correlation video tracker
• Model 6010/6011 R1 CompactPCI automatic edge / centroid / correlation video tracker

Hardware level real-time image processing ensures minimal data latency and maximum system performance. Each model is a true single-board tracker, with all stated features implemented on either a single 6U VME, 6U CompactPCI, or full-size PCI card, requiring no additional daughter boards or modules.

ANALOG AND DIGITAL VIDEO TRACKERS

The video trackers interface with both analog and digital video sources, providing ease in interfacing with a wide variety of sensor systems (including both visible and IR sensors).

The analog video interfaces provide a 12-bit, 4,096 gray level capability, supporting both standard and non-standard video formats with array sizes up to 1024 x 1024. The digital video interface provides a full 16-bit, 65,536 gray level capability.

E-O Imaging's video tracking systems' standard features and options permit easy adaptation to even the most complex and demanding test range, tactical, surveillance and industrial applications.

MULTIPLE ALGORITHMS FOR SPATIAL COORDINATE TRACKING

E-O Imaging's video trackers incorporate five tracking algorithms to determine the target's spatial coordinates:

• 'Mass Centroid' allows both binary and multi-gray level target tracking
• 'Intensity Centroid' provides high accuracy subpixel positioning for stellar and point source targets
• 'Selectable Edge' provides the ability to track a specific edge of the target
• 'Vector' provides the ability to track the leading edge of a target
• 'Correlation' provides high accuracy positioning for tracking complex scenes and target features

The trackers' designs incorporate a multiple DSP implementation allowing concurrent operation of algorithms in real-time. The systems are structured with an open architecture allowing easy incorporation of specialized features and algorithms.

MODEL 702 - VIDEO TRACKING-SYSTEM CONTROLLER

The Model 702 video tracking system controller uses a serial communications link to provide control of E-O Imaging’s 6005, 6006, 6007, and 6008 video trackers. The tracking system controller can be used independently or in conjunction with the Series 6000 Graphical User Interface (GUI) installed on a laptop or PC. The unit allows the user direct access to specific functions of the video tracker for real-time operations.

The Model 702 tracking system controller provides the user multiple serial communication ports for controlling or accepting information from external devices. Each of the serial ports can be individually configured for RS232, RS422 or RS485 communications.

In addition to the standard configuration using tactile feedback, the unit can be adapted for touch screen or other input devices. Also, the standard lens and tracker functions of the unit can be modified to handle camera and pedestal functions.

MOBILE AUTOMATIC TRACKING SYSTEM (MATS)

The MATS is a man-portable, precision, real-time tracking system derived from E-O Imaging's extensive video tracking experience. The MATS is a cost-effective tool in providing photo-instrumentation support for weapons system testing and evaluation, and surveillance applications. The system's slave and designate modes also allow the MATS to be used as an adjunct to radars and other E-O instrumentation systems.

The MATS is configurable as a standalone Time Space Position Information (TSPI) site, providing both manual and automatic operation. The MATS provides a new level of flexibility and capability in supporting the increasing demands of the test and evaluation community for a cost-effective, reliable solution to E-O instrumentation requirements.

SERIES 3000 - VIDEO TRACKING SYSTEM

The Series 3000 video tracking system manually or automatically outputs pedestal position, tracker errors and status information for data recording video annotation.

Series 3000 is a proven, off-the-shelf system configuration that's divided into three major subsystems:

• Pedestal
• Operator station
• Payload

This tracking system is capable of a velocity >100° per second and >100° per second squared acceleration with a payload of 200lbs.