by Shane Henson — December 27, 2013—VIEVU, Seattle-based developer of body worn video (BWV), recently brought to market VIEVU, said to be the first wearable Wi-Fi video camera designed for security professionals in a wide range of environments, including private security, university campuses, employee relations, facilities management, inspection and service, plant and manufacturing and more; and can help reduce workplace theft and liability claims.
Rugged and compact, VIEVU can be worn on a belt, lapel, pocket, or other places bulkier cameras simply do not fit. The novel device allows security professionals to easily record videos, which has proven especially useful in both preventing incidents and documenting them for later review.
VIEVU records in high definition (1280×720) and standard definition (640×480) modes, with a 95-degree field of view. It offers 90 minutes of recording time, 16 gigabytes of on-board storage, and live video streaming capability via 802.11 g/n wireless.
In addition, a VIEVU smart app pairs VIEVU to smartphones for storage and view-finding, and enables streaming of live video to Android or any Wi-Fi network. Users can also upload video to YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Dropbox, e-mail, and text accounts. A built-in editor enables quick trimming of videos or addition of titles or filters.
VIEVU is a provider of wearable cameras for police and private security that has 80 percent market share and is used by more than 3,100 agencies in 15 countries, the company says. With VIEVU, “prosumers” gain access to the same military-grade technology police and high-end security personnel have been using.
For example, VIEVU is rated for waterproof operation (IPX5), and is encased in military-grade anodized aluminum housing for durability. VIEVU also features a proven law enforcement “one switch” design for quick activation even while wearing gloves. The light-emitting diode (LED) indicator displays the status of the camera, and the square design allows for simple clip rotation for easy attachment to clothing.
“At VIEVU, our sole focus is to make the best body worn video cameras on the market. The VIEVU is our prosumer version designed to exceptional standards using the best seamless technology to manage and share your videos,” said Steve Ward, VIEVU CEO and founder.
