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SPECIAL REPORT What's New In Digital Mobile Video 12. 10. 10. Martel Electronics www.martelelectronics.com In business since 1957, Martel Electronics is a global manufac- turer of police digital in-car mobile video systems. Their new DC3 Digital Cruiser is so small it fits in the palm of your hand. It features solid state technology, easy-to-learn three-button operation, wireless police-car camera downloading, and 802.11 wireless video-file transfer capabilities. The Martel DC3 Digital Cruiser records directly to a 128GB SDHC card that holds 300 hours of recording time. A USB card reader is included for direct video downloading, and can be erased and reused 1 million times. Pre-event record- ing captures up to two minutes of video before activation and easily documents probable cause. The new police car camera video marking feature allows the officer to "mark" the spot on the video for later reference. Event tags can be custom- ized to each police camera system to meet an agency's unique needs. The 2.4 GHz digital wireless microphone features 40 digi- tal channels that allow numerous systems to operate in close proximity without interference, and automatically turns on when the system is activated. With Martel's Police Cam- era Video Management Software, a two-hour video can be burned to a playable DVD for use in court cases in less than five minutes. The DC3 installs in minutes and is priced at $2,995. 11. Motorola www.motorola.com Motorola's innovative solutions deliver the seamless connec- tivity and real-time information needed by public safety per- sonnel during mission-critical events. The MVX1000 In-Car Digital Video System offers an intuitive user interface that al- lows first responders to focus on the situation at hand. The solid-state hard drive records video, audio and GPS location that can be downloaded to the server wirelessly or over a wire. MIL-STD-810G tested and IP-54-sealed, the MVX1000 with- stands heat, cold, humidity, vibration, dust and other haz- ards. With its compact size, the DVR unit can be installed in the trunk or the passenger cabin, making optimum use of vehicle space. Advanced video storage and processing makes it easy to find, manage and export video evidence. The back- end software has powerful correlation capabilities that allow in-vehicle video and data to be synchronized and combined with fixed-video and voice into a single incident. 56 LAW and ORDER I May 2012 11. The MVX1000 can provide live streaming video when used with Motorola's Real-Time Video Intelligence (RTVI) soft- ware. RTVI adjusts to available bandwidth, ensuring high- quality streaming video not only to the command center, but between vehicles or to handheld devices. This capability allows supervisors to observe events in real time and then utilize that information to deploy the appropriate resources. Pricing for the MVX1000 system ranges from $4,500 to $5,000 per vehicle. 12. WatchGuard Video www.watchguardvideo.com As the world's largest manufacturer of in-car video systems, WatchGuard was honored in 2010 and 2011 as one of the top 100 fastest-growing profitable companies in North Texas. With 720p high-definition resolution, the WatchGuard 4RE HD Wireless In-Car Video System provides superior image clar- ity and faster upload times, while simultaneously using less overall file storage. "Record-After-the-Fact" technology allows users to go back in time and capture important video that was not originally recorded, helping to solve hundreds of criminal cases and enabling agencies to avoid countless lawsuits. Video is recorded twice with a removable, secured USB Flash Thumb Drive and Automotive Grade Hard Drive, while the Automatic Record Overflow keeps recording after the flash drive is full. Using an advanced, industrial-grade 802.11n radio system and sophisticated antennas, the 4RE HD provides optimum wireless transfer speeds. The graphi- cal user interface is easy to understand and features a 4.3-inch touchscreen, multi-camera split-screen viewing, and direct access buttons for common functions. WatchGuard prides itself on investing more into research and development than any other company on the market, and currently has nine patents pending related to 4RE's technol- ogy. Agencies interested in the WatchGuard 4RE HD system can take advantage of a recently extended six-month money- back guarantee. Pricing varies and is custom quoted based on the individual needs of each agency. Susan Geoghegan is a freelance writer living in Naples, Fla. She can be reached at sgeofl@embarqmail.com . LaO Post your comments on this story by visiting www.lawandordermag.com