One of the key applications for the HR-IXPSXPi-SD is remote, portable surveillance and electronic news gathering. For instance a team of law enforcement agents serving a search warrant want to gather video evidence on the scene and allow supervisors in a remote location to view the search in real time remotely via the Internet.

The one issue we found was that the MPEG2 streams which were generated by the HR-IXPSXPi-SD were relatively large (3-4Mbps). While these streams were easily carried locally by our HauteLINE protocol from a remote camera to an on-scene vehicle or station, they were difficult to transport over wide area links like BGAN satellite, Ev-DO or GPRS to remote viewers.

So we set forth to build the next generation product that could support both high resolution streaming locally, over high speed wireless links, as well as allow backhaul globally of lower bandwidth streams. The result of this effort is the HR-IXPSXPi-264 wireless encoding bridge.

The HR-IXPSXPi-264 combines MPEG4 Part 10 AVC H.264 video encoding with high performance wireless streaming.

The H.264 encoding technology simultaneously renders the main stream at up to 4CIF resolution at 30fps with low latency and a nominal bit rate of 2Mbps AND the sub stream which can be as small as 128kbps while maintaining a high quality 10fps CIF image.

This small stream size allows it to be transported over Ev-DO, UMTS, GPRS, BGAN satellite and other narrower band wide area technologies, as well as over the public Internet in real time.

With the HR-IXPSXPi-264 H.264 encoding, that tactical team serving a warrant on a meth lab in the remote mountains of California, can send live streaming video over a compact BGAN satellite system to their supervisor in Washington DC.

The HR-IXPSXPi-264 also supports a "push to talk" voice over IP capability so that the supervisor in "DC" can talk with the team members in California using nothing more than his laptop computer.

The same technology can be used by news correspondents in Afghanistan using satellite to broadcast their stories live from remote sites, or high schools sending live streams of the Saturday night football game to alumni around the world over the Internet.

In summary, different backhaul technologies require different levels of video compression and the HR-IXPSXPi-264 delivers that, and more...

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HauteSpot Networks wishes everyone a happy and safe 4th of July. At this time of year it is worthwhile for everyone to consider the great liberties that we, as Americans, enjoy. If you have not had a chance to watch the HBO miniseries "John Adams" or read the book by David McCullough, it is an excellent reference on the founding of the United States, and the struggles that our forefathers went through to secure our liberties.

We in the surveillance industry often are put in the middle of a political debate concerning personal liberties, the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, and the need to protect ourselves and our families from crime and terrorism. HauteSpot Networks supports initiatives such as the Constitution Project's work on define a framework which balances personal freedom with the need for law enforcement and public safety agencies to leverage new technologies such as wireless surveillance and Video over IP in order to provide a safe environment for all of us.

As security professionals we should all work to educate the public on the balance that is possible between effective use of technology and personal freedoms!

New Products: We are releasing a beta version of our new HR-IXPSXPi-264 video encoding wireless bridge. This bleeding edge product is reviewed below. "From the Lab" this month we also discuss using the HR-IXPSXPi-264 for remote surveillance applications.

Special Note: Our office will be closed for sales from 7/4/2008 to 7/13/2008. If you have a technical support request during this time, please send an email to support@hautespot.net.

As always, the HauteSpot Networks team is ready willing and able to answer any of your video over wireless broadband questions. Call us and see how we can assist you.

HauteSHOT^TM HR-IXPSXPi-264 Wireless Encoding Bridge

HauteSpot Networks' HauteSHOT^TM HR-IXPSXPi-264 wireless encoding bridge is being released in July as a beta product to select customers. This innovative product combines HauteSpot's high performance wireless technology with the latest video encoding technology.

The unit is compact (4"x4"x2.5"), light weight (less than 2 lbs), rugged (extruded aluminum case), and requires low input power (12VDC at 830mA) making it perfect for mobile applications such as streaming from a camera back, in a vehicle, or even body worn.

The H.264 MPEG4 Part 10 encoder is designed to provide the sharpest possible image at up to 4CIF resolution (704x480) and at a frame rate of up to 30fps while only generating a low nominal data rate of less than 2Mbps. This high quality image can be sent wirelessly from the encoder to a remote wireless bridge "receiver" up to 1km away.

For remote broadcasting and surveillance, the HR-IXPSXPi-264 also supports simultaneous sub stream encoding. This allows the same unit to send a lower resolution and frame rate video stream which can fit into narrow bandwidth backhaul networks such as EvDO and satellite. (see From the Lab next column).

With a choice of operating frequencies the HR-IXPSXPi-264 can be used in a variety of environments and for many diverse applications including event production, electronic news gathering, surveillance, broadcast production monitoring, and much more.

The HR-IXPSXPi-264 will be released as a final production system in the fourth quarter. It will be sold in packages of one base station receiver and up to 6 remotes, pre-configured and ready for use. The final product will include several feature enhancements including a frequency selector knob, lighter weight case, and flexible mounting adapters.

If you are interested in purchasing a beta version of this product, please contact us. Beta products are covered by warranty. Pricing is available on request.

On January 30th HauteSpot Networks presented as part of the Los Angeles County Tech Week to a standing room only crowd. Our presentation attracted much attention and moved us further along towards our goals.

On March 11th HauteSpot Networks presented at the Golden Capital Network West Coast Venture Capital Conference. HauteSpot finished as the top presenter in the communications category.

On March 18th HauteSpot Networks presented at the San Luis Obispo Economic Vitality Corporation Venture Capital Event.

To learn more about why we are winning these events, contact investors@hautespot.net for more information.

To speak with our Irwin representative directly and discover how he can help you gain incremental sales in an easy and efficient manner call: CJ Gross, Regional Sales Manager 866.824.8170, Ext. 225 or write to him at cj.gross@irwincf.com