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Throwable Policing Cameras

The Explorer Camera Can Be Thrown Into Dangerous Situations Ahead

— September 8, 2015 — Tech
The Explorer camera was designed by 'Bounce Imaging' to give police walking into dangerous situations a better idea of what lies ahead. Originally created for first responders, the camera's concept was so attractive to police deparments that 100 copies were distributed for use across the U.S.

The Explorer camera looks like a softball covered in a thick foam padding that allows it to withstand impact. It has one camera within and six outside-facing screens. Once thrown inside, it takes a few pictures each second and pieces them together into a 360-degree panoramic image that can be viewed on a smartphone. The innovation here is the incredibly short time it takes for the camera to create that image -- just a few seconds compared to a standard minute.

The Explorer camera provides its own Wi-Fi, as not every life-threatening situation will have wireless Internet. This camera changes the world of policing, adding a new technology that can keep both citizens and police safer.
Trend Themes
1. 360-degree Panoramic Imaging - The short time it takes for the camera to create a 360-degree panoramic image presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in virtual reality and immersive entertainment.
2. Throwable Cameras - The concept of throwable cameras opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the surveillance industry, enabling safer data gathering in dangerous situations.
3. Wireless Self-contained Devices - The self-contained Wi-Fi capability of the Explorer camera suggests disruptive innovation opportunities in the Internet of Things (IoT) space, enabling connectivity in remote or emergency situations.
Industry Implications
1. Law Enforcement - The throwable policing cameras have the potential to disrupt the law enforcement industry by providing officers with real-time situational awareness in high-risk environments.
2. Technology Hardware - The development of throwable cameras opens up innovative opportunities in the technology hardware sector, offering enhanced imaging solutions for various applications beyond law enforcement.
3. Emergency Services - The self-contained wireless capabilities of the Explorer camera can disrupt the emergency services industry by providing first responders with immediate access to critical information in hazardous situations.
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