Introduction
STV0680B + VV6444/6410/6500
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Version 3.4
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A greater number of images can be stored when ‘Low’ resolution mode is enabled (e.g. 80
QCIF images with 16Mbit memory, 107 QVGA images with 64Mbit memory). See
Table 3.
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Automatic anti-flicker exposure and gain control
1.4.2
Image features (STV0680B-003)
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All image features for STV0680B-001 are supported.
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Support for flashgun.
1.4.3
User features on camera (STV0680B-001)
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Self-timer mode allows a picture to be captured after several seconds.
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Twin 7 segment LCD panel supported - showing number of pictures left, and modes.
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Picture counter helps the user to know how much memory is left.
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Un-tethered ‘Continuous’ mode allows capture of image sequences for storage in memory and
subsequent download to PC.
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Piezo buzzer indicates a number of useful events to the user, e.g. whether enough light is
present for picture capture, etc.
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Indicator LED.
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“Clear all” function clears camera.
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“Low Resolution” mode increases number of images which can be captured by reducing image
resolution.
1.4.4
User features on camera (STV0680B-003)
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All user features of STV0680B-001 are supported.
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Audio Record function (if audio record hardware detected) allows sounds to be recorded.
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Audio Playback function (if audio playback hardware fitted) allows sounds which have been
recorded to be played back.
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“Delete last” function allows user to delete audio memos, pictures or continuous clips, deletion
must be carried out “most reset first”.
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Camera can be configured by the user to play custom sounds at certain functions, using a PC
application.
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“Go to sleep” function, whereby the camera can be put into standby mode while untethered.
1.4.5
User features on PC software (STV0680B-001)
PC software allows a number of features, including fast download of thumbnail images for picture
selection, and automatic detection and correction of sensor defects. The driver compatibility
includes:
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TWAIN driver to suit all TWAIN compatible imaging applications
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Video for Windows PC driver for tethered video mode (through USB), available at all
resolutions, with fastest framerates at QCIF resolution
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AVI video file creation from image sequences captured in ‘continuous’ mode
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Quicktime Video driver and Adobe Photoshop stills plug-in for Mac
Custom OEM PC software can be developed by using the SDK (for SDK availability, contact ST), to
upload thumbnails/still images or ‘continuous’ images, e.g. for AVI file creation.