i-Pro Releases A Deck of Cards Size AI IP Camera
IP camera form factors have been fairly set for years but now i-Pro (formerly Panasonic) has released the i-Pro Mini, which it markets as the height of a credit card and similar in size to a deck of cards.
They are billing it as the "Smallest AI-based Surveillance Camera on the Market." We spoke with the company to better understand its positioning including specs, pricing, target markets, and outlook.
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