SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 13, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- TASER International, Inc. (Nasdaq:TASR) today announced that it has begun shipping the first TASER Cam(tm) production units. Production begins following a successful period of test and evaluation field results for its audio/visual recording accessory to its TASER X26(r) electronic control devices.
"Following the successful completion of our TASER Cam BETA test, we are pleased to see our first production TASER Cam units leaving the production line and shipping to customers beginning a new era in law enforcement enhanced accountability for our life-saving TASER technology," said Tom Smith, president of TASER International. "Law enforcement agencies with existing TASER X26 units can now purchase our TASER Cam system as an accessory upgrade which simply replaces their existing battery system. The production of the TASER Cam further enhances our market position as the leader in accountability for non-lethal technology," concluded Smith.
TASER Cam Features:
The TASER Cam, with its microphone and sensitive camera, adds the ability to record audio and video (even in low light environments) to the TASER X26.
The TASER Cam is rechargeable and no tools are required.
A built-in infrared illumination allows for low-light recording. The infrared light automatically adjusts to the level of lighting in the environment. Because the TASER Cam has an infrared light, the TASER X26 device's low intensity lights are not required for low-light operations.
The video is 320x240 resolution in QVA black and white at 10 frames per second with MPEG-4 video/audio compression.
The TASER Cam records both video and audio any time the safety is in the up (ARMED) position, and stops recording when the safety is in the down (SAFE) position. (The TASER X26 doesn't have to be actually deployed to use the camera.)
A fully charged battery will provide enough power for recording approximately 100 five-second firings at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) and 1.5 hours of audio/video recording.
The TASER Cam comes with PC software that downloads firing records and audio/video files and stores them in a searchable library.
If the camera lens is blocked, the Central Information Display and the laser on the TASER X26 flashes to indicate the camera lens is blocked (audio continues recording).
The TASER Cam allows a spare TASER(r) Cartridge to be attached onto the bottom of the TASER Cam to provide additional TASER Cartridge storage capability.
TASER Cam kit includes:
1 TASER Cam with Lithium ION rechargeable battery 1 AC charger 1 CD with download software and user manual U.S. law enforcement pricing is $399.95
High resolution photos of the TASER X26 and TASER Cam can be viewed at http://www.taser.com/index.asp.
About TASER International, Inc.
TASER International provides advanced electronic control devices for use in the law enforcement, military, private security and personal defense markets. TASER devices use proprietary technology to incapacitate dangerous, combative or high-risk subjects who pose a risk to law enforcement officers, innocent citizens or themselves in a manner that is generally recognized as a safer alternative to other uses of force. TASER technology saves lives every day, and the use of TASER devices dramatically reduces injury rates for police officers and suspects. For more information on TASER life-saving technology, please call TASER International at (800) 978-2737 or visit our website at www.TASER.com.
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