What is an event-based vision camera?

An event-based vision camera is a camera equipped with an event-based vision sensor.
The event-based vision sensor is a sensor that outputs event information (change polarity, coordinates, and time) in the form of brightness change independently of each pixel as high-speed data most likely same sa real time response.
Cameras that take advantage of this characteristic are used efficiently and effectively in a variety of applications, including the detection of fast-moving objects, vibrations, motion movement, and the imaging of subjects with large differences in luminance in all fields, including the industrial domain.
"The SilkyEvCam is a USB camera equipped with PROPHESEE's event-based vision sensor with VGA (640 x 480) resolution.
Use cases
Industry
Motion detection, piece counting, vibration detection, weld monitoring, measurement, etc.
Security
Intruder detection, low-light area monitor, flow line monitor, etc.
Robotics
Obstacle detection, abnormality detection, data for AI, object measurement, automatic positioning, etc.
Chemistry, Research
Fluid Monitoring, Microscopic Detection, Research and Development, New Technology Development, etc.
Features
Event-based vision camera
- Equipped with PROPHESEE's event-based vision sensor PPS3MVCD
- Motion information is output asynchronously as independent pixel data.
- High efficiency data (data weight reduction of 1/10 to 1/1000 compared to frame-based cameras)
- Ultra-compact size (30mm x 30mm x 36mm)
Efficient new dimensional machine vision software development
- Lightweight processing of AI and machine vision (highly efficient data)
- The SW development environment and algorithm library provided by PROPHESEE METAVISION
You can order Standard set or Turnkey set
- Standard set (camera and USB cable)
- Turnkey Set (camera, USB cable, lens, mini tripod and mobile case)
(lens: M0814-MP2(computar), CS to C lens attachment)

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Specification
Event Based Vision sensor |
Model |
PPS3MVCD (PROPHESEE) |
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Image size |
Type 3/4 “ (Diagonal 12mm) |
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Module effective pixels |
VGA ( 640 (H) x 480 (V) ) |
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Pixel size |
15um x 15um |
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Typical Latency |
200us |
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Maximum readout throughput |
50Mevents/s |
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Output |
Interface (event data & control) |
USB 3.0 (USB Type-C™ connector) |
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Interface (Sync/Trigger) |
IX Series Connector ( IX80G-B-10P : HIROSE ) (Plug: IX30G-B-10S-CV(7.0) | IX31G-B-10S-CV(7.0) ) |
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Camera |
Power supply |
USB Power (VBUS) |
5.0 V |
Lens Mount type |
C/CS Mount |
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Wide Dynamic Range |
>120dB |
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Operating temperature |
T operation |
0 ~ + 50 ℃ |
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Storage temperature |
T storage |
- 30 ~ + 80 ℃ |
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Current consumption |
500mA(max) , 200~300mA(Ave.) |
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Dimensions / Weight (w/o Lens) |
30mm (W) x 30mm (H) x 36mm (D) / 40g |
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Accessories |
USB3.0 Type-C™ Cable 1.2m (w/ rock screw) |
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Raw Formats |
EVT3 |
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Standard Lens |
Model |
M0814-MP2 (computar) |
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Focal length |
8mm |
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F value |
F1.4 – F16C |
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Angle of view |
70deg |
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Focus range |
100mm to infinity |
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Size / Weight |
Φ33.5mm x 28.2mm / 62.6g |
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Others |
Turn Key Pack |
Standard Lens / Mini tripod / Hardcase |
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SDK support by PROPHESEE |
METAVISION™ Intelligence |
Getting Started
- Download and install METAVISON™ INTELLIGENCE from the PROPHESEE website.
- Download the Plug-in setup file from the CenturyArks website and set up the Plug-in file.
- Connect the SilkyEvCam to your PC via USB cable.
- Open a terminal on your PC and run metavision_studio. Verify that the image is ready.
- PROPHESEE's METAVISON™ INTELLIGENCE site introduces various examples of processing execution. Please try it out.
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
Inquiry by phone
+81-03-6804-5752
JST 10:00-17:00
(except Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and other company holidays)
Inquiry by e-mail
- SilkyEvCam® is a registered trademark of CenturyArks Co., Ltd
- USB Type-C™ is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum.
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- The specifications and other information in this document are subject to change without notice.