cityscope Kamerasysteme

Basic Functionality

In the case of PanTilt- and Multimodule Systems the panoramic picture is generated from of a series of single shots being taken in different directions. These shots are then combined to the panoramic picture.
In PanTilt Systems the camera module is mounted on a computer-controlled rotation device - the single shots are taken one after another. In Multimodul Systems there is a seperate camera module for each direction - the single shots are recorded almost simultaneously.

Panoramic Camera Systems
cityscope's panoramic camera systems are designed to record pictures in different formats for archiving and for immediate online presentation. The systems work automatically, are weatherproof and thus suitable for rough outdoor conditions. The panoramic format with its angle of view of up to 360° is able to depict spacious objects and cityscapes in an authentic manner. Of course we also offer camera setups with normal picture formats and a standard angle of view (i.e. < 90°).
Panoramic Imaging Technology
For the recording of panoramic images we employ a variety of techniques: 1. PanTilt systems 2. Multimodule systems 3. Panoramic scanners
Basic Functionality In the case of PanTilt- and Multimodule Systems the panoramic picture is generated from of a series of single shots being taken in different directions. These shots are then combined to the panoramic picture. In PanTilt Systems the camera module is mounted on a computer-controlled rotation device - the single shots are taken one after another. In Multimodul Systems there is a seperate camera module for each direction - the single shots are recorded almost simultaneously.		Sequential Recording: PTZ System
Panoramic Scanners are a combination of a vertical CCD-line plus lens being rotated around the vertical axis. Thus the panoramic picture is generated as a seemless bitmap in a single sequence of operation.
Camera systems
Below we present a selection of panoramic imaging systems being developed and employed respectively. Current projects are being realised on the basis of Multimodul-Systems and Panoramic Scanners.
	Berlin, Alexanderplatz, 360°	Roundshot D2HD Panoramic Scanner Manufacturer: Seitz Phototechnik Hor. angle of view: up to 360° Max bitmap: 32000 x 2048 Pixel Process-computer: PC or Mac Projects: Nuremberg Technical information: D2 HD
	Airport BER, Berlin, 8 modules 360°	Panocam PHR-8 High Resolution Multimodule System 8 fixed position camera modules Process-computer: IPC (industrial PC) Angle of view: 360° x 35° Bitmap: 22950 x 2250 pixels Project: BER
	ThyssenKrupp Quarter Essen, PHR-2, 90°	Panocam PHR-2 High Resolution multi-module system Two fixed-position camera modules Process-computer: IPC (industrial PC) Hor. angle of view: > 90° Bitmap (at 90°): 4465 x 1660 pixels Project: O2 Arena Berlin, ThyssenKrupp Quarter Essen
	Shanghai, PMX-3, 150°	Series PMX Multi-module system Fixed network cameras Process-computer: Linux System Projects: Shanghai, Dresden Neumarkt, Palast der Republik
	O2 Arena Berlin, 360°	PanTilt System HPT04 360° HighRes PanTilt Camera Digital Camera and PanTilt Head Process-computer: Linux System Project: O2 Arena
	Stuttgart, Berlin 270°	PanTilt System VPT99 Compact panoramic webcam Pantilt videocam with outdoor enclosure Process-computer: Apple Macintosh Projects: PP2, PP Skyline, Stuttgart, Expo 2000, Alex, div. events
	Kurfüstendamm, 360°	PanTilt System HPT98 HiRes DigiPan Cam for 360° Panorama Digital camera in a rotating enclosure Process-computer: Linux System + Macintosh Project: Kurfürstendamm, Berlin
	Potsdamer Platz, 360°	PanTilt System VPT95 Video PanTilt Camerasystem for 360° Panoramas RGB videocamera and pantilt head Process-computer: Apple Macintosh Projects: Potsdamer Platz (Classic) and Spreebogen