Nikon Image Authentication Software —
New software enables verification of authenticity of images captured with a Nikon D2Xs digital SLR.
June 1, 2006
TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of its all-new Image Authentication Software, designed exclusively for use with the Nikon D2Xs digital SLR. This software enables the authentication of an image captured by the camera and can determine whether or not it has been altered since capture. Image data can be used as a critical link in the “chain of evidence” for verifying image authenticity by law enforcement and government agencies, the media, insurance companies and for a variety of other business applications. Nikon Image Authentication Software allows easy, secure authentication of images for a wide range of requirements.
Image data as well as information attached to the image are verified to determine whether an image captured by the camera has been changed in any way. Verification results are displayed as a list on the screen of a personal computer, and images selected are displayed as thumbnails within the same screen.
Major Features
Quick and easy verification of authenticity
Permits verification via a personal computer as to whether an image has been processed or edited after it was taken. Thumbnails of the images selected in the results display area are displayed for confirmation.
Protection of the software itself
Various code protections are employed to prevent alterations to the software program. And to further improve reliability when using this software, both a product key and a USB key are required. The USB key must be plugged into the USB port to commence application.
Three file formats can be verified
The software enables verification of JPEG, TIFF and NEF(RAW) data taken using a Nikon digital SLR compatible with the authentication function.
System Requirements
Windows
| CPU | Pentium 4, 1GHz or higher (or equivalent) recommended |
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| OS | Preinstalled versions of Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (SP2 or later), or Windows 2000 Professional (SP4 or later) |
| RAM | 512MB or more recommended |
| Hard disk space | Requires 50MB for installation, and 200MB for running the software |
| Display | 800 x 600 pixels or more with 16-bit color (High Color/thousands of colors) |
| Interface | USB: Supports built-in USB ports IEEE 1394: Supports only OHCI-compliant boards
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| Cameras supported | Nikon D2Xs digital SLR |
| Miscellaneous | One built-in USB port (for the USB key) |
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- Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. June 2006
- The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.