360° versatile vision

Above: The Nano-Cam speed, enforcement and data collection system offers a 360° view based on 3D-lidar technology The Parifex Nano-Cam is a 3D-lidar traffic tool with 360° vision. Its all-seeing eye simultaneously collects varied data and detects multiple vehicles in any conditions. It is easily deployed as a multifunctional single-sensor solution or within AV safety infrastructure

Words | Claire Legrand, project manager, Parifex, France

PARIFEX’s Nano-Cam sensor is an innovative detection tool designed to improve traffic counting and road safety. It enables users to detect speed infringements and collect traffic data in multiple situations across both urban and extra-urban environments. With this tool, just one sensor enables complete enforcement, meaning that traffic management is dramatically simplified.

Nano state

The Nano-Cam speed, enforcement and data collection system detects vehicles with unfailing precision. It offers a 360° view based on 3D-lidar technology and accurately detects speeding violations, even in busy, fast-paced traffic. It simultaneously discriminates multiple targets, measures speeds and reliably tracks vehicles, even during lane-changes.

Depending on its intended application, the Nano-Cam is available with or without a camera.

This cutting-edge sensor monitors a 360° environment, concurrently collecting different types of traffic information such as speed, vehicle classification, tailgating, dimensions, direction and counting data. The urban version detects infringements, like using a mobile phone while driving or running a red light or stop sign, and provides automatic number plate recognition.

Unlike conventional solutions, the Nano-Cam includes a 3D-lidar sensor to enable 3D wraparound modelling of environments. It is easily set up in any orientation and requires little processing power, providing instantaneous monitoring accuracy. Unlike a simple camera, it provides constant quality regardless of day, night or humidity. Once configured through a dedicated app, the sensor can perform tracking, counting and classification of motorbikes, light vehicles or heavy trucks and can detect both fixed and mobile objects.

A tool for all needs

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The Nano-Cam is designed to support smart mobility applications such as vehicle counting, flow management (based on origin-destination matrices), vehicle autonomy and riskdetection. Connected to automated street lighting, the Nano-Cam allows lighting-level control based on traffic or weather conditions. It supports sending drivers automatic updates on available parking spaces. If you don’t want trucks carrying hazardous substances somewhere in Above: The Nano-Cam is designed to support a variety your city, the Nano-Cam can detect of smart mobility their discs and number plates. applications

Since customers need flexibility, the Nano-Cam is compatible with both fixed and mobile use. The number of Nano-Cam It is user-friendly and sensors needed for multiple enforcement virtually plug-and-play, with automatic calibration enabling applications quick installation in any location. Light and compact, the solution can be positioned on a tripod, mounted on the rear of a vehicle or directly integrated into street furniture. The Nano-Cam readily fits into existing infrastructure to facilitate communication with autonomous vehicles (AVs) and ensure smooth traffic flows. It can detect vehicles, pedestrians and priority violations as the basis for automatically slowing or stopping AVs so that they run safely. ■