LaserCam 4

Some competitive photo LIDAR solutions will measure a target speed and range and then wait to capture an image when the target is within the camera’s ability to see the make and model of the target vehicle. The measurement is then placed on the photo evidence in the back office on an image that was captured much later than when the target was measured. The primary reason for capturing a photo near the operator is due to the inability of the camera to identify the make and model of vehicles at ranges > 500 meters. These solutions also rely on a backup video of the target tracking history that may or may not support the officer’s target tracking history. This competitor’s process has several flaws, which can produce errors in the evidence as well as introduce operator error. One example is moving the LIDAR from one target to a different target vehicle and capturing an image of the new target. When the evidence is processed in the back office, the wrong measurement will be placed on the wrong target image, which will then contradict the backup video evidence.

The Kustom Signals’ LaserCam 4 with 36x optical zoom places the speed and range measurements of all targets on each frame of the evidence at the time the target was measured. For example, when the operator observes a target at 700 meters and measures the target with the LaserCam 4, the evidence produced will include the measurement on the image and video recorded at the time of the incident. Additionally, the LaserCam 4 with 36x optical zoom captures the make and model of the vehicle at a much greater range than the competition, enabling the system to produce better evidence and a complete record of the officer’s target tracking history. There is no manipulation of the images or data in the back office.

One of the most innovative features of the LaserCam 4 is the AutoTrak™ automatic camera zoom. The LaserCam 4 integrates the ProLaser 4® and a Sony block camera with 36x optical zoom. AutoTrak™ automatically changes the camera zoom to optimize the image of the target vehicle. The resulting evidence maintains a consistent image and video of the operator’s target tracking history while eliminating the concern of operator error. All the operator needs to do is point and shoot!

Most competitive photo LIDARs have no optical zoom. Even with a megapixel camera, they cannot identify registration plates, make or model of vehicle as well as the LaserCam 4. The LaserCam 4 captures the target vehicle before the motorist sees enforcement operations and slows down. The competitive units are lucky to capture evidence before the target vehicles hit the brakes. Additionally, the LaserCam 4 optical zoom and high-resolution rear display enable an operator to perform target tracking history and speed estimations at a greater range.