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Introducing the new MaxQData
VeQtr™ system High Performance GPS Data Acquisition with Multi-Camera Video Capture and Overlay Generation   Click
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(28 MB)The new VeQtr™ (pronounced "vector") builds on our groundbreaking GPS-based data acquisition systems, combining high performance GPS data acquisition with new video capture and processing solutions. VeQtr™ is a breakthrough in capability, price, and ease of use. The VeQtr™ system works with the Quantum™ for video capture and data overlay generation. It also supports third party video cameras for overlay generation only (see below). Capabilities include:
Systems starting at $1299
Our VeQtr™ system combines the Quantum™ with a small netbook
computer that captures the video and data and allows immediate viewing of the
results. Two
high-quality webcams can be mounted anywhere on the vehicle to provide many
exciting video angles.²
Supports up to four cameras.³ Operation
is fully automatic - both data and video are triggered by vehicle speed, and
both include a preroll buffer to capture data and video before the trigger
point. You never again have to remember to turn on your camera!
Recording time is limited only by free disk space, typically 900 MB/hour at 640x480 but user configurable over a wide range, making it
possible to record continuously for days. FAQ Q. Does the netbook computer stay in the car? A. Yes, it goes along for the ride, because it runs the cameras and provides the memory and processing power for capturing the video and data. Solid-state memory makes it rugged and vibration-tolerant. Familiar Windows XP user interface makes it easy to use. Q. How do I mount the netbook? A. In a car with a full interior, because the netbook is small and thin, you can simply drop it into a map pocket or wedge it between the seat leg bolster and the center console. In a prepared racecar, you can Velcro it to the floorpan, or rivet in a small baking tray to hold it and secure it with a strap over the top. Please note that the system normally runs with the cover closed, and operation is automatic once it is started, so there's no particular need for it to be mounted near the driver. For other vehicle mounting solutions, check out www.ram-mount.com . Q. How do I mount the cameras? A. Expensive and heavy camera mounts are unnecessary. We provide a small suction cup mount which is normally used to mount the forward-facing primary camera to the inside of the front windshield. A finger pump on the side creates a vacuum. The secondary camera (usually pointing at the driver) can be taped to the dashboard or secured to a rollbar with a cable tie. It can also be mounted to suction cup mount along with the primary camera. Q. The sample videos you show on this page look very good. Are those actually captured using a VeQtr™ system or have they been processed somehow? A. All videos on this page were captured using the standard VeQtr™ system. The only processing performed was to compress them further for web download, so actually the originals look better than what you see here. Q. How do I pronounce "VeQtr™"? A. Simply say "vector". |
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Capture
widescreeen video and incoporate data directly into the video frame! Play back video synchronized with data for detailed analysis!
After recording, view the video and data immediately on the notebook
computer - no need to download to a separate laptop! Data overlays can
be produced in real-time, with no need to synchronize the data to the video
and no need for post processing. Or generate data overlays directly
from the data analysis software for greater flexibility.
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Resolution is
user-selectable over a wide range of frame and picture-in-picture sizes.
Default setting is 640x320 widescreen @ 30 FPS which gives good quality results
on the minimum recommended system (Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz, Windows XP).
800x600 @ 30 FPS is possible on dual-core processors. FPS
is a function of processor speed, operating system, and compression algorithm,
and may change during video capture depending on CPU load, compression algorithm,
ambient lighting, hard drive speed, and other factors. 60 FPS and higher
frame rates are possible with compatible cameras. Studio quality
recording can be achieved using uncompressed video at the expense of hard drive
space.
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Interior mounting recommended. External mounting only in dry conditions. Cameras and laptop are not intrinsically waterproof,
but may be placed inside protective housings (not included). Do not mount
near intense heat sources. Contact MaxQData to discuss special
applications.
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Number of cameras limited by available USB ports and CPU speed.