SilkyEvCaｍ BothView C-mount model
SilkyEvCam BothView combines an event sensor and a frame sensor. By using a beam splitter to divide the light and pass it through both sensors, it allows for simultaneous capture of event images and frame images.
Since the images are captured by a single eye, identical images can be captured, eliminating the parallax that is inevitable when cameras are placed in parallel. In addition, data can be synchronized by sending timing signals from the frame sensor side to the event sensor side.
Specification Summary
Functions
- This device allows the event camera and frame camera to capture the same image by bringing in external light through a single lens.
- Align the optical axes of the event camera and the frame camera.
- A beam splitter is used to split the external light to each camera.
- The device has the ability to synchronize both cameras via GPIO connections.
Cameras
- Event Camera
SilkyEvCam HD (IMX636) (CenturyArks Co.,Ltd.) - Frame Camera
Alvium1800 U-240c (IMX392) (Allied Vision) (Global shutter)
Beamsplitter
- Ration T90:R10 (Frame camera: 90%, Event camera: 10%）
Lens
- C-mount
*There are limitations in lens selection. (Details to follow.)
Interface
- USB3.0 Interface (x2)
Resolution
- Max. 1800 x 1012 px
(Effective resolution when two images acquired by both cameras are overlaid and combined.)
Frame synchronization
- The frame sensor side and the event sensor side are connected by internal wiring
- Timing signals emitted from the frame side are recorded in the event side data
Sample Videos of BothView (Water tank)
- Top Right: Frame-based camera
- Bottom left: Event-based camera
- Top Left: Video with data from both frame-based and event-based cameras overlaid
Sample Videos of BothView (Bouncing ball)
In the event camera image, the movement of the ball is captured smoothly, while in the frame camera image, the movement appears in stop-motion.
Other videos can be found on the "SilkyEvCam sample videos" page.
Product Images and Structure
Software Specification Summary
| Software | Event camera | Metavision® Intelligence Suite |
| Frame camera | Vimba X SDK | |
| Sample code | Event camera settings (various bias values, etc.) Frame camera settings (exposure, white balance, gain, fps, sync signal, etc.) Real-time video display of both cameras Recording of both camera images (recorded separately) |
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| Sync Signal | Outputs a trigger signal synchronized with the frame from the frame camera side, puts the signal into the external input of the event camera, and records it as an external input event in EVT3 format. | |
| Other | Raw data from the event camera is inverted left to right because of the beam splitter.(Mirror flipping software is provided.) | |
＊Lens selection
Some C-mount lenses have a rear protrusion behind the C-mount screw (gray area in the figure).
Due to this product has a beam splitter (light blue area in the figure) just behind the lens, please use lenses with this rear protrusion of 2 mm or less.
Registration
Firmware and plug-ins for SilkyEvCam may be updated without notice to improve product quality.
If you register as a customer with your product serial number, you can receive the latest firmware and plug-in information by e-mail in a timely manner.
FAQ
For Inquiry
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