Multi-spectral imaging cameras
JAI’s multi-CCD technology provides a new way of thinking in machine vision and advanced imaging. JAI’s multi-spectral imaging cameras carry out simultaneous separate imaging of visible and near infrared light through a single lens. This technology makes it possible to simultaneously scrutinize surface properties and penetrate beneath the surface of the inspected item. Multi-spectral imaging technology is ideal for inspecting currency, checks, textiles, circuit boards, fruit and vegetables.

High dynamic range cameras
JAI also features cameras with a unique 2-CCD design with two standard monochrome progressive scan sensors mounted to a custom-designed optical prism with precise alignment to the same optical axis. These cameras provide linear high dynamic range with CCD image quality & performance. The shutter speed and/or gain for each channel can be calibrated independently, such that one channel captures details in the brighter areas and the second captures the identical image, but with an emphasis on the details in the darker areas. The two images can then be analyzed separately or post-processed with an image fusion algorithm to produce a dynamic range nearly double the normal CCD response.

For high-speed applications such as print verification, tile inspection, food/fruit sorting, and other applications, JAI has designed a family of powerful prism-based color line scan cameras that utilizes 3CCD, 3CMOS and 4CCD technology. These cameras features precisely-aligned image sensors to produce the highest possible color fidelity in combination with a high line rate. Because JAI prism-based design has a common optical plane for all sensors, it is less complex to set up than typical tri-linear cameras, and less likely to have problems with color registration or parallax effects. This enables it to be used for a wide variety of applications, including those where the surface needs to be viewed at an angle other than perpendicular. JAI also makes 3CCD area scan cameras.

For applications that require color video output in a traditional interlaced format, JAI offers several different standard format color interlaced camera models. These versatile cameras feature rugged construction for demanding, real-world applications, and are offered with either NTSC (RS-170a) or PAL output formats and 1/3” or 1/2" imagers.

JAI’s color interlaced cameras have a variety of different color output formats including Y/C, RGB, VBS and S-VHS composite video. For applications requiring the most precise color information, a 3CCD model is available. Selectable white balance, long time integration, and multiple electronic shuttering types are among the useful features found on different JAI color video cameras.