The Nokia Observation Camera operates within the GSM 900/1800 network coverage area in the GPRS environment and is expected to start shipping in the second quarter, 2003. It will be available in Europe, Africa and Asia.
“Nokia Observation Camera is the first stationary product in our wide range of products supporting MMS. It brings a new form of personalized communication for the consumer and business use. The Observation Camera is easy to install and use at one’s home, summer cottage, mobile home, boat or even horse stable. You can have peace of mind that everything is fine, without actually being there,”.said Janne Jormalainen, Vice President, Mobile Enhancements Business Unit, Nokia Mobile Phones. “The possibilities to create new mobile imaging services around the Observation Camera are numerous. You could, for example, check the weather at the golf course before leaving your home to play."
The Nokia Observation Camera is a new kind of imaging device, combining a digital VGA camera, GSM transceiver and MMS technology in the same unit. The Nokia Observation Camera includes several functions, such as imaging on demand, imaging by motion detection, automatic timed images, calling the Observation Camera and listening to the surroundings, or getting temperature information.
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Further information:
Nokia Mobile Phones
Communications
Tel: +358 7180 08000
E-mail: nokia.mobile.phones@nokia.com
www.nokia.com
Pictures of the Nokia Observation Camera are available at www.nokia.com/press
* Please note that the MMS related services are dependent on the network as well as on the compatibility of the devices used and the content formats supported.