Best foot forward

14 English Premier League clubs use patented video security technology from Germany

Like many national football leagues, the teams of the English Premier League also suffer from unacceptable incidents such as lighting of pyrotechnics and throwing projectiles, hate crime and vandalism. This is why as early as 2013 the managers at Everton F.C. opted for a patented video security solution from the German video technology company Dallmeier. Today, 14 of 20 clubs of the 2019–20 Premier League season have implemented Dallmeier “Panomera®” multifocal sensor systems – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.

Dallmeier solution approach proves equal to international safety standards

Many teams in the top flight of English football are also involved in the Champions League and Europa League, so it is also extremely important for them to satisfy the safety regulations imposed internationally by UEFA and similar bodies. For this purpose, Dallmeier solutions enable high-resolution capture of expansive areas, such as the stands, with a minimum number of camera systems. With Panomera® cameras, multiple operators have the capability to zoom in on suspicious activities independently of each other, while the system continues recording the entire scene. This combination of the advantages of PTZ and megapixel cameras, an optimum overview of the situation is obtained, which can also be searched in the required minimum resolution at any time afterwards. This enables the

“Throughout our selection procedure, the Panomera® cameras from Dallmeier were able to deliver images of the highest quality time after time, not only in normal daylight conditions, but also under weaker floodlighting”

clubs to achieve continuity of video evidence, get instant ID of people and events, and so reduce potential penalty payments.

Smart content analysis through precisely defined image quality

Besides the court usability of video recordings, the “minimum resolution density” is also important for video analysis applications. As stated so succinctly by the rule “quality in, quality out”, of course the quality of the results of analysis – for example in “crowd analyses” for people counting on stands, for “hostile vehicle mitigation” or to detect intrusion in sterile areas – can only ever be as good as the quality of the image, and accordingly the quality of the input data. With Dallmeier solutions, as early as the planning stage customers can precisely specify the pixel density values defined according to DIN EN 62676-4 for each region of the area captured – depending on whether for example at least 62.5 px/m is required for AI-based object classification, or 125 or even 250 px/m is required to guarantee that recordings of persons will be usable in court.

“Throughout our selection procedure, the Panomera® cameras from Dallmeier were able to deliver images of the highest quality time after time, not only in normal daylight conditions, but also under weaker floodlighting, that is to say not only live but also in the recording with the highest resolution quality in all regions of the images. Moreover, with the Panomera® cameras we can capture large expanses, the entire area of the stands, for example, with just a small number of systems. Ultimately, these considerations were the critical factor in our decision to award Dallmeier the contract for video security at Goodison Park”, says David Lewis, Head of Security and Stadium Safety for Everton F.C.

“What we plan is what you get”: 3D planning approach for maximum cost effectiveness

The innovative 3D planning approach by Dallmeier provides stadium operators with the ability to place each individual camera with the highest precision in advance through the use of a “digital twin”. Thus, even the planning contributes to a reduction of total costs. At the same time, the in-house planning team uses it to manage any difficulties such as visual obstacles (e.g. a video cube) or subsequent structural changes. This ensures that there are no “cost traps” for the customers, and that compliance with all requirements is guaranteed without exception when the system is implemented.

Dallmeier is the only manufacturer that develops and manufactures all components in Germany. This includes the entire product range, from cameras to picture storage and transmission to intelligent video analysis and even individually adjusted management software. Quality made by Dallmeier, made in Germany!

Dallmeier has at its disposal more than 35 years of experience in transmission, recording as well as picture processing technology and is a leading pioneer of CCTV/ IP solutions worldwide. This profound knowledge is used in the development of intelligent software and high-quality recorder and camera technologies enabling Dallmeier to not only offer stand-alone systems, but complete network solutions up to large-scale projects with perfectly integrated component. Right from the beginning the company always focused on own innovative developments and highest quality and reliability. 

“Panomera® W” camera series wins the iF DESIGN AWARD 2020

The “Panomera® W” camera system from Dallmeier electronic has won this year’s iF DESIGN AWARD. The Panomera® W series and the Mountera® mounting system convinced the 78 members of the independent, international jury of experts to choose the innovative combination of design and technology instead of more than 7000 rivals. Consequently, they now number among the very exclusive list of winners in the “Product” category.

Panomera® W Series impresses expert jury on every level

The innovative design of the Panomera® W series is inspired by the guiding principle of “form following function”: The design reflects not only the arrangement of the sensors and the materials used, but also a unity of the style. The high quality of the materials used betokens durability and investment protection. Yet the housing of the camera is up to 95 % recyclable. This year, the innovative camera system impressed the expert jury in many different categories, for example in terms of innovation, functionality, quality of design, but also with regard to target group orientation and environmental responsibility. With the latest generation of the Panomera® series, Dallmeier is first manufacturer in the B2B video security technology sector to implement a uniform design language. Whether on the casino floor or in safe city applications, at the airport terminal, in industry or logistics: The simple design of the Panomera® allows it to be integrated unobtrusively in an enormous variety of architectonic environments while keeping the focus unerringly on the user and his requirements.

One Allen key for an entire system – the advantage of Mountera®

And the innovative “Mountera®” packaging and mounting concept was also recognised with an award: Installers and service personnel benefit from short implementation times and smart solutions of detail. Even the packing is designed to enable convenient handling at the installation site: The system can be taken out of its packaging more quickly with the aid of a single-use handle, while a foams sleeve protects the delicate plastic bubble from damage when it is set down and carried from one place to another. A further feature of the mounting system, which Dallmeier has developed just like the new Panomera® generation with the five-time iF DESIGN AWARD winner “Imago Design”: Installers can carry out the entire installation and all adjustments using just one Allen key size. Additionally, Mountera® offers a modular implementation principle with a range of different brackets for flexible mounting options. The Mountera® “Quick Lock” system also enables rapid mounting by a single operative and alternating use of the same camera system at different locations.

HIGH-END CAMERA TOP PERFORMANCE LENS X

THE NEW FUJINON SX800. THE BEST OF BOTH.

With the new SX800, Fujinon combines both in one for the first time: camera and lens. For long range surveillance at the highest level with 40x optical magnification and constantly sharp images. www.fujifilm.eu/fujinon. Fujinon. To see more is to know more.