AI Reduces Noise in Ultra-Sensitive Cameras: 'Image Enhancement Software Version 1.0' | Canon
On October 2, 2023, Canon Inc. announced the release of 'Image Enhancement Software Version 1.0' in late January 2024. This software is designed for the company's ultra-sensitive camera products, utilizing AI for noise reduction to enhance visibility. The price is open.
The ultra-sensitive camera series (ME20F-SH / ME20F-SHN / ML-105 EF / MS-500) is intended for applications such as nighttime or long-distance surveillance within the network camera lineup. In such scenarios, the risk of missing anomalies increases due to reduced clarity caused by noise and haze typical in low-light conditions. The software provides enhanced image clarity through AI-driven noise reduction, contributing to rapid situation assessment during anomalies.
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Real image before and after noise reduction processing (Illuminance at shooting: 0.1lux, Camera used: MS-500)
Proprietary Deep Learning Image Processing Technology
By leveraging its self-developed image sensors and optical systems, along with the extensive image database and processing expertise accumulated as a camera manufacturer, Canon has adopted proprietary deep learning image processing technology.
This technology enables further noise reduction by learning the noise characteristics of the ultra-sensitive camera series, addressing noise that occurs in low-light environments, which cannot be avoided by the camera alone.
