IP CCTV
Internet Protocol CCTV or IP Surveillance is a system that allows you to transmit CCTV images over your existing computer or integrated network using IP addressable cameras / video servers, thus saving on expensive cabling.
Each camera has its own IP address and via central management software, can be accessed by several users in any location on any network or across the Internet, using PC’s, laptops etc. Bandwidth can be managed via the IP Camera Management software and segregated from the Data Network by Virtual LAN management and Quality of Service. Unlimited cameras and servers with more than 400 camera and encoder models supported from 35 manufacturers with unlimited central, local and remote client access.
The digital camera footage is recorded onto industry standard servers. Installations range from a single camera to many thousands of cameras deployed across many servers, possibly across the world.
Systems are designed based on a customers individual requirements and not constrained by hardware capabilities (VCR / DVR). Images recorded can be very high quality with multi-megapixel cameras having the potential if recording in full resolution allowing the ability to digitally Pan, Tilt and Zoom into the live and recorded footage. Both the Video Management Software and IP cameras are continually becoming more intelligent with such things as Intelligent Motion Detection Algorithms alarming if an object stays motionless for a defined time or if an object is removed. Digital lines can be drawn alarming if motion is seen passing this line in certain directions etc. Digital Progressive Scan offers crisp clear images even with moving objects in the image. IP Cameras also have Digital Encryption so that the video feed can not be tapped into or replaced by another video feed.
Most static IP Cameras can be installed with a single Power over Ethernet cable eliminating the need for a power outlet being installed at each camera location hence greatly reducing the installation costs. If cabling to a camera is an issue the Wireless Cameras can be installed only requiring power at the camera location. This will also enable the use of a PDA Client which can wirelessly access both live and recorded footage.
Audio is also a feature of most IP cameras with the ability to record audio synchronized with the video delivering not only security but also health and safety, training and interview features. IP Cameras can also integrate with another industry standard solution, IP Telephony. A camera can, based in its alarm conditions, make a SIP (IP Telephony) call to an IP Phone be it LAN based or Mobile. Once the call is activated, the video footage from the camera can be viewed on the phone then the phone keypad can be used to make the camera activate door entry or barrier activation.
Integration with Access Control allows video footage to be associated with door activations adding further intelligence to what originally was two stand alone security solutions.
Integration with Electronic Point of Sale devices (Tills) offers a very quick return on investment, allowing loss managers to drill down into transaction data and review associated video footage. The ability to actually see all your No Sale or Void Transaction data is a must in retail.
IP Cameras are now able to have People Counting algorithms built into the camera delivering valued data to retail outlets. Now, managers are aware of store opening and closing times, the footfall of each store and hence the sales per store based on the number of people entering the store daily.
License Plate Recognition is typically usedto controlvehicle access, such as gate barriers, parking spaces, toll gates, and traffic enforcement environments. IP Video Analytics software offers the business value of License Plate Recognition and ranges from protecting assets and saving cost to increasing customer experiences and generating additional revenue streams. Number plates are automatically read and compared to a coupled database of user defined positive/negative lists. This information could then open barriers for approved cars, sound alarms for no approved cars or even send emails where required.
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