Features:

• High-quality wearable video camera records with 720 x 480 resolution at 30fps
• Ergonomic user interface design enables single-handed operation and hands-free video capture
• Modular mounting system provides camera stability while attached to helmets or other high impact gear
• Components are shock-resistant, water-resistant and dustproof for use in the most hazardous environments

HARDWARE

The POV.1 records in 2 modes, LOOP or CLIP. In LOOP mode, the user TAGs and saves key video segments. In CLIP mode, video is continuously recorded as in traditional video recording. Recording, playback and set-up are controlled by buttons on the POV.1 Recorder.

Video:

• Frame rates: 30fps, 25fps, 24fps, 15fps
• Resolutions: 720x480, 720x400, 640x480, 360x240
• Formats: MPEG4 AVI (DivX Codec) digital, NTSC/PAL analog
• Exposure control: Automatic exposure control and white balance

Imaging Hardware:

• Sensor: Advanced CMOS sensor with electronic global shutter
• Dynamic range: 75dB to 110dB
• Sensitivity: 5 lux color sensor (Sub 0.1 lux monochrome sensor)
• Processor: 32 Bit MIPS processor, 12 Bit image

Optics:

• Sensitivity: F/#2.0, Relative Illumination @full Field 90%
• Effective focal length: 2.97mm
• Field of View: 110 degrees

Audio:

• Mic type: Monaural Omni directional cable-mounted, -40dB sensitivity at 1kHz
• Resolution: 16-bit half duplex
• Sampling rate: 32kHz
• SNR: 80dB
• Speaker: Monaural 8ohm mylar, 0.7W Max

Input/Output:

• Recording capacity: Includes 1GB SD card, 8GB SD card capability
• I/O Ports: SD card slot, USB 2.0 high speed (Mini -B), Mic-In, NTSC/PAL Analog TV/Audio Out

SOFTWARE

The POV.1 records its videos using MPEG4, so you can use your Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac computer to view them.

Mac:

Plug the POV.1 into a USB port or insert the SD card into a card reader in your computer. After a simple installation of quicktime components for MPEG-4, you'll be able to browse all of the videos, view them through Quicktime, and edit them in iMovie!

PC:

Install V.I.O.'s POV Manager software: simple, intuitive software that allows you to view, edit, and share video easily. For example:

• A POV Recorder window shows thumbnails of videos saved on the connected POV.1, and a POV Library window shows thumbnails of videos stored on your hard drive.
• Drag and drop video clips from the POV Recorder to the POV Library to move them between the POV.1 and your computer, or drag onto a play area to play them back in either actual size or full screen.
• See tags on the timeline during playback, and extract clips to the “Storyboard” window to quickly edit your video.
• Use the Share function to email your clips and upload them to V.I.O. where they can be seen by your friends.

System requirements:

• USB 2.0 port or SD card reader
• Windows: Microsoft Windows XP or Vista and a CD-ROM drive
• Macintosh: Macintosh OS X 10.4.7 or higher

V.I.O. releases frequent updates to it’s POV Manager software, which is free to all POV.1 customers. Upcoming features will include titling, audio overlays, transition effects, and a version for Mac.