General Monitors Driver



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  • August 22, 2019 2.9.8

    Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.

    Version

    2.9.8

    Released

    August 22, 2019

    Type

    ZIP

    Filesize

    3MB

    Requirements

    • Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
    • USB 3.0 controller
    • Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
    • Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
    • DirectX 9.0c or higher

    Changelog

    1. Added several internal interfaces for particular sensors (J003).
  • January 25, 2019 2.9.6

    Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.

    Version

    2.9.6

    Released

    January 25, 2019

    Type

    ZIP

    Filesize

    3MB

    Requirements

    • Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
    • USB 3.0 controller
    • Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
    • Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
    • DirectX 9.0c or higher

    Changelog

    1. Added missing Tonemapping Auto property.
  • May 4, 2018 2.9.5

    Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.

    Version

    2.9.5

    Released

    May 4, 2018

    Type

    ZIP

    Filesize

    3MB

    Requirements

    • Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
    • USB 3.0 controller
    • Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
    • Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
    • DirectX 9.0c or higher

    Changelog

    1. Enabled tonemapping for 8bit video formats, e.g. Y800, RGB24 and RGB32.
  • November 21, 2017 2.9.4

    Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.

    Version

    2.9.4

    Released

    November 21, 2017

    Type

    ZIP

    Filesize

    3.2MB

    Requirements

    • Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
    • USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
    • Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
    • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
    • DirectX 9.0c or higher

    Changelog

    1. Repaired not working J003 mono sensor pattern fix on particular video formats.
    2. This driver version is the last that works in Windows XP.
  • January 9, 2017 2.9.3

    Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.

    Version

    2.9.3

    Released

    January 9, 2017

    Type

    ZIP

    Filesize

    3.2MB

    Requirements

    • Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
    • USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
    • Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
    • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
    • DirectX 9.0c or higher

    Changelog

    1. Added a pattern fix for J003 mono sensors.
  • January 9, 2017 2.9.1

    Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.

    Version

    2.9.1

    Released

    January 9, 2017

    Type

    ZIP

    Filesize

    3.2MB

    Requirements

    • Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
    • USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
    • Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
    • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
    • DirectX 9.0c or higher

    Changelog

    1. Fixed the driver signature Code 52 error on new Windows 10 v1607 systems.
  • January 15, 2016 2.8.9

    Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.

    Version

    2.8.9

    Released

    January 15, 2016

    Type

    ZIP

    Filesize

    2.3MB

    Requirements

    • Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
    • USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
    • Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
    • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
    • DirectX 9.0c or higher

    Changelog

    1. Changed certificates so that the driver can also be installed in Vista.
  • November 9, 2015 2.8.7

    Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.

    Version

    2.8.7

    Released

    November 9, 2015

    Type

    ZIP

    Filesize

    2.3MB

    Requirements

    • Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
    • USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
    • Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
    • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
    • DirectX 9.0c or higher

    Changelog

    1. Fixed an error which can appear when using sharpness on older CPUs.
  • October 20, 2015 2.8.5

    Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.

    Version

    2.8.5

    Released

    October 20, 2015

    Type

    ZIP

    Filesize

    2.3MB

    Requirements

    • Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
    • USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
    • Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
    • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
    • DirectX 9.0c or higher

    Changelog

    1. Fixed a bug which can appear on LivePause call.
  • July 15, 2015 2.8.0

    Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.

    Version

    2.8.0

    Released

    July 15, 2015

    Type

    ZIP

    Filesize

    2.4MB

    Requirements

    • Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
    • USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
    • Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
    • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
    • DirectX 9.0c or higher

    Changelog

    1. Support of DFK ECU010-L34 with serial number property.
    2. Added tone mapping.
  • February 17, 2015 2.7.33

    Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.

    Version

    2.7.33

    Released

    February 17, 2015

    Type

    ZIP

    Filesize

    2.4MB

    Requirements

    • Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
    • USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
    • Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
    • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
    • DirectX 9.0c or higher

    Changelog

    1. The Auto Focus Onepush Running flag now resets correctly after the auto focus has finished.
  • February 5, 2015 2.7.32

    Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.

    Version

    2.7.32

    Released

    February 5, 2015

    Type

    ZIP

    Filesize

    2.4MB

    Requirements

    • Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
    • USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
    • Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
    • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
    • DirectX 9.0c or higher

    Changelog

    1. Video format MJPG (2592x1944) of DFK AFU050-L34 camera can now be used.
  • January 14, 2015 2.7.31

    Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.

    Version

    2.7.31

    Released

    January 14, 2015

    Type

    ZIP

    Filesize

    2.3MB

    Requirements

    • Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
    • USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
    • Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
    • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
    • DirectX 9.0c or higher

    Changelog

    1. Support for IMX236 based cameras.
    2. Support for RGB64 color formats.
    3. Several performance improvements.
  • June 6, 2014 2.7.9.1152

    Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.

    Version

    2.7.9.1152

    Released

    June 6, 2014

    Type

    ZIP

    Filesize

    2.1MB

    Requirements

    • Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
    • USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
    • Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
    • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
    • DirectX 9.0c or higher

    Changelog

    1. Added new properties: Brightness, sharpness, de-noise, saturation, hue and contrast.
    2. Added new property: Highlight reduction.
    3. Added new property: White balance temperature controls.
    4. Pixelfix for Y16 cameras now works as expected.
    5. VideoControl_ExternalTrigger (DirectShow property) can now be set as expected.
  • January 1, 2014 2.6.5.1014

    Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.

    Version

    2.6.5.1014

    Released

    January 1, 2014

    Type

    ZIP

    Filesize

    1.9MB

    Requirements

    • Intel Pentium IV or similar, 2 GB RAM
    • USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
    • Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
    • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit)
    • DirectX 9.0c or higher

    Changelog

    1. Fixed missing auto-gain for DFK AFU130.
    2. Fixed focus when start value is out of auto_focus_range.
    3. Fixed problem with AUTOFOCUS_ROI_RIGHT: minimum possibly wrong.
    4. Fixed auto focus ROI not working for 21*UC cameras.
    5. Fixed crash on load/connect with certain cameras 22/72xUC.
    6. Fixed previous exposure settings not being loaded on reconnect.
    7. Complete reworking of internal property system.
    8. Fixed Windows XP driver load crash.
    9. Fixed drop counter to be accessible from DirectShow.
    10. Fixed Windows 8 problem with certain video formats needing converters with standard DirectShow filters (e.g. Y800, capturing to an Y800 avi file was not possible).
    11. Fixed a problem with Windows 8 usbxhci driver not allowing transfers larger then 4 MB.
  • February 26, 2013 2.4.14.851

    Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.

    Version

    2.4.14.851

    Released

    February 26, 2013

    Type

    ZIP

    Filesize

    1.9MB

    Requirements

    • Intel Pentium IV or similar, 2 GB RAM
    • USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
    • Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
    • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit)
    • DirectX 9.0c or higher

    Changelog

    1. WHQL certification.
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The Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) requires that a graphics hardware vendor supply a paired user-mode display driver and kernel-mode display driver (or display miniport driver).

General Monitors Driver

To create these display drivers, perform the following steps:

  • Step 1: Learn about Windows architecture and drivers.

    You must understand the fundamentals of how drivers work in Windows operating systems. Knowing the fundamentals will help you make appropriate design decisions and allow you to streamline your development process. See Concepts for all driver developers.

  • Step 2: Learn the fundamentals of WDDM display drivers.

    To learn the fundamentals, see Introduction to the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM)), Video Memory Management and GPU Scheduling, and Threading and Synchronization Model of Display Miniport Driver.

    For a description of the major new features in recent Windows releases, see What's new for Windows 10 display and graphics drivers

  • Step 3: Learn about user-mode display drivers and issues with display miniport drivers from the User-Mode Display Drivers and Multiple Monitors and Video Present Networks sections.

  • Step 4: Learn about the Windows driver build, test, and debug processes and tools.

    Building a driver is not the same as building a user-mode application. See Developing, Testing, and Deploying Drivers for information about Windows driver build, debug, and test processes, driver signing, and driver verification. See Driver Development Tools for information about building, testing, verifying, and debugging tools.

  • Step 5: Make additional display driver design decisions.

    For information about making design decisions, see Implementation Tips and Requirements for the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) and Tasks in the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM).

  • Step 6: Access and review the display driver samples.

  • Step 7: Develop, build, test, and debug your display drivers.

    For information about how to develop display drivers for your graphics adapter, see Initializing Display Miniport and User-Mode Display Drivers and Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) Operation Flow. See Developing, Testing, and Deploying Drivers for information about iterative building, testing, and debugging. For debugging tips that are specific to display drivers, see Debugging tips for WDDM drivers. This process will help ensure that you build a driver that works.

  • Step 8: Create a driver package for your display drivers.

    For more information, see Distributing a driver package. For information about how to install display drivers for a graphics adapter, see Installation Requirements for Display Miniport and User-Mode Display Drivers.

  • Step 9: Sign and distribute your display drivers.

    The final step is to sign (optional) and distribute the driver. If your driver meets the quality standards that are defined in the Windows Hardware Lab Kit (formerly Windows Logo Kit or WLK), you can distribute it through the Microsoft Windows Update program. For more information, see Distributing a driver package.

Display Monitor Driver

These are the basic steps. Additional steps might be necessary based on the needs of your individual driver.