
Sony today announced the availability of its in-camera forgery proof photo technology for corporate business users. Using digital signatures processed at capture, Sony technology supports detection of any modification to an image, thus protecting it from fraudulent usage.
Following widespread issues with unauthorised editing and misconduct around digital photo data, Sony has developed forgery-proof technology, based on standard cryptography, for corporate users to safeguard images against future misuse.
With Sony's in-camera signing mode activated, images are immediately cryptographically signed by the camera processor upon capture. Following this, any pixel modification, tampering or potential forgery will cancel the image signature, as the image manipulation will be detected by the customer's own certificate server during examination.
Available on the Alpha 7 IV camera, with expansion to other models to be considered in sequence, this new functionality streamlines the lengthy process required from image submission through to verification, all with the addition of extra security.
The Alpha 7 IV also combines a 33.0MP full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor with BIONZ XR imaging engine to deliver high-speed processing and outstanding resolution.
Sony's new forgery-proof signing mode ensures the secure creation and transmission of images based on cryptographic methods, as the fundamental need for certifying unmodified and secure images grows in many applications, across multiple industries.
This technology is particularly applicable for passports and ID verification but goes further in tackling image manipulation in the media, medical and law enforcement fields. For the insurance and construction sectors, this technology will offer a secure foundation for inspection and recording of damage.
Yasuo Baba, Director of Digital Imaging and European Product Marketing at Sony, commented: It is Sony's missions to strengthen business solutions with cutting-edge imagery technology and our in-camera digital signing is a real gamechanger for combatting image manipulation and forgery across multiple industries. Whilst appropriate adaptations for each industry need to be made, the digital signature is multilingual and can be used internationally, enabling organisations worldwide to streamline mandatory image signing with Sony technology.
Currently compatible with the Alpha 7 IV, and subject to receipt of a license to enable Sony's signing mode, this facility will be available for business users with plans for further model expansion to follow. In tandem, Sony will continue to examine how we can utilise our industry-leading imaging technology to further support enhanced security across multiple industries, with plans to expand the line-up of supported cameras hereafter.
For more information, please contact your local PR manager or sony@wcommunications.co.uk
About Sony Digital Imaging Business Solutions
Sony Digital Imaging Business Solutions, part of Sony Corporation, offers Sony's industry-leading innovations in cameras and lens technology for the world of business.
The industry-leading technology, combined with Sony's Camera Remote SDK, allows businesses to design bespoke applications tailored to industrial needs.
Industries including size-critical drone and road safety systems and other photogrammetry, e-commerce, medical, media and education, government, and public safety functions all benefit from Sony Digital Imaging Business Solutions.
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About Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation is responsible for the Entertainment, Technology & Services (ET&S) business in the Sony Group. With the vision of continuing to deliver Kando and Anshin* to people and society across the world through the pursuit of technology and new challenges, Sony will create products and services in areas such as home entertainment & sound, imaging, and mobile communications.
For more information, visit: www.sony.net
About Sony Europe B.V.
Sony Europe B.V. is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation and is headquartered in UK. We drive Sony's leading Entertainment, Technology & Services business for consumer and professional markets, as well as Imaging & Sensing Solutions business across Europe. From R&D and engineering, design, to sales, marketing, distribution and customer service, we work to deliver Sony's purpose to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.
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