Matrox Iris GT smart camera now runs Microsoft Windows XP Embedded (XPe)

Feb. 23, 2010 - PRLog -- Montreal, Canada — Today Matrox Imaging announced that the Matrox Iris GT smart camera also comes pre-installed with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Embedded operating system.

Matrox Imaging smart cameras offer a dust-proof, immersion-resistant and extremely rugged construction. A choice of image sensors, combined with an efficient Intel® Atom® embedded processor, allow the cameras to tackle a wide variety of machine vision applications. Designed for systems integrators, machine builders and OEMs who must deploy fully custom applications; Matrox Iris GT runs Windows® XP Embedded and offers a PC-like development environment.

About Windows® XP Embedded

Windows® XP Embedded is a pared down version of Windows® XP Professional that provides extended availability and support. Application development is cross-platform — PC linked to smart camera — and is done using the familiar Microsoft® Visual Studio® integrated development environment in conjunction with the Matrox Imaging Library (MIL).

About Matrox Imaging Library (MIL)

Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) is a comprehensive collection of software tools for developing machine vision applications. MIL features interactive software and programming functions for image capture, processing, analysis, annotation, display and archiving.

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Established in 1976, Matrox Imaging is a leading developer of component-level solutions for machine vision, image analysis, medical imaging, and video surveillance. Products include frame grabbers, imaging computers, smart cameras, and software. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Matrox is a privately held company with offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, and Hong Kong.