New Firmware Upgrade From V.I.O.

Marquette-based V.I.O. Inc., the leader in wearable video technology, Thursday launched a firmware upgrade that expands the Exposure Control options users will have for all point-of-view systems.

The latest firmware upgrade improves overall subjective video quality by adding several choices in automatic exposure settings to complement the Classic setting. The additional exposure settings are designed to enhance the performance of video capture by allowing users to adjust their system to match the recording conditions encountered in different performance shooting environments.

The new exposure control settings include:

Color Optimized: Similar to the POV.1 Classic setting but with tweaks in the algorithm to provide the best all-around color and brightness.
Detail Optimized: Detail enhancements over Classic and Color Optimized that provide for increased detail in the darkest areas of the scene.
Twilight/Enhanced: Increased sensitivity and optimization for outdoor use specifically designed for twilight/high-contrast scenarios.
Spot Metering (Narrow): Concentrates the algorithm on the center of the image and discounts the extreme edges of the field of view for difficult lighting situations where the subject is significantly brighter or darker than the rest of the field.
Spot (Wide): Similar to Spot Narrow, except with an increased algorithm area to provide a wider spot.
AE Lock--Fixed Exposure Setting: Locks the exposure settings to their current values.

The V.I.O. Exposure Control Firmware 1.4 Upgrade can be downloaded as of July 8th 2009 from the V.I.O. website at http://www.vio-pov.com/firmware_update/ for $9.99.

Since its inception in 2000, V.I.O. has been the leading innovator in point-of-view video technology. The V.I.O. point-of-view system is unique in that it’s designed specifically to capture adventure and tactical video. V.I.O.'s customers include professional and amateur athletes in a wide variety of sports such as mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, skydiving, motocross, snowmobiling, and auto racing. Other industries relying on V.I.O. video systems include the military, law enforcement, aviation, and movie and television production.

For more information, visit www.vio-pov.com or call (888) 579-2267.