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Encoder Provides Video Quality, Bandwidth Efficiency, and Low Latency Critical

— Nov. 11, 2009 — HaiVision Network Video today announced

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that its BARRACUDA™ compact H.264 encoder and Obzerv’s breakthrough active imaging

night vision camera systems prove interoperable under extreme conditions. Obzerv’s systems

employ state-of-the-art laser cameras for long-range identification and recognition in

surveillance applications. The video emitted by such cameras is rigorous and the ability of an

encoder to perform acceptably with such video is seldom guaranteed. The companies have

worked together to confirm successful interoperability.

The video delivered by long range camera systems is exceptionally difficult for video encoders

due to rapid field of view changes and visual jitter combined with the low contrast imagery

associated with night and thermal vision. The BARRACUDA not only handles the video well, but

provides extremely bandwidth efficient H.264 compressed video streams. Additionally, cameras

are often monitored at centers over 100 kilometers from the actual camera towers. Due to the

BARRACUDA’s amazing low latency (less than 70 milliseconds), hand-eye coordination

required for any remote control of the camera head is maintained.

“We have found the HaiVision BARRACUDA encoder to be the only solution capable of

encoding our video with a clear image past a certain distance,” said Obzerv CEO Deni Bonnier.

“Often, a small improvement in the picture quality makes a huge difference in the success of the

application. We’re positioned to offer our clients a significant improvement in surveillance

capabilities. The HaiVision system ensures the high quality attained by our cameras is

preserved for remote viewing.”

Obzerv cameras are currently installed at various harbors and coastlines throughout the world

for anti-piracy, counterterrorism, Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), illegal immigration, drug

smuggling, and other safety and security applications. By using laser technology instead of

conventional thermal technology Obzerv cameras are capable of identifying detailed objects at