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 The
IP Surveillance Revolution
Traditional
analog surveillance technology (often referred to as Closed
Circuit Television or simply CCTV) has now been around for
over 20 years. Despite obvious deficiencies the functionality
and price point for this basic technology has proven attractive
and popular for use within security and industrial markets.
However, with the recent introduction of IP Surveillance technology
these industries and others can imminently expect to experience
the benefits of a technical revolution.
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What is IP Surveillance?
IP
is the abbreviation for Internet Protocol, the most widely
used protocol for communication over computer networks and
the Internet. With 90 percent of today’s networks now
IP enabled, IP Surveillance technology is founded on a well
proven yet future communication technology. It creates digitized
video streams that are transferred via a computer network,
enables remote monitoring as far away as the network reaches
and enables viewing/monitoring from any remote location over
the Internet. Its scalability makes it attractive not only
for enhancing or revitalizing existing surveillance and remote
monitoring applications, but makes it enticing for a vast
number of new applications as well.
The True Cost of a System
In considering
the relative merits of installing a completely new traditional
analog surveillance system (CCTV) verses the development of
a modern digital IP Surveillance system; the reasons for proceeding
with the former remain few and far between. Because the choice
between high resolution digital images that can be viewed
and stored anywhere in the world over a computer network,
against low resolution images with restricted viewing access
and volatile storage media that deteriorates with age, becomes
obvious very quickly. To arrive at the Total Cost of Ownership
(TCO) for any system it is important to consider all of the
affordable advantages and cost reductions over the expected
life cycle for the system. Advantages and cost savers that
are relevant to IP-Surveillance systems include:
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Remote Accessibility - Improved
access over an intranet or Internet provides quicker and more
immediate access to digital quality images. Additional savings
include reduced travel costs to and from the monitored site
location. The images can be stored at remote locations (i.e.
the Internet Camera Solutions server) for added security and
convenience.
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High Image Quality - Using
digital cameras, processing, and storage means that picture
quality will always be high. There is no degradation of image
quality as when using analog equipment.
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Simplified User Interface -
The playback and search capabilities are far superior to those
of analog systems, allowing users to instantly search and
archive by events. Video alarm events can even be scheduled
and immediately sent to any email receiving device for playback.
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Lower Maintenance Costs - No
need for swapping tapes since digital video is stored on hard
disk. Because IP Surveillance systems include no moving parts,
the repair and necessary service costs associated with analog
tape drive systems are completely eliminated.
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Future Proof - Your investment
in IP-Surveillance is a long term investment. IP Surveillance
is built on a technology which is quickly gaining recognition
in the security industry. It also uses open standard protocols
and networks for communication, which means that equipment
from several manufacturers can be integrated in the same system.
It also makes it possible to implement a larger IP Surveillance
system step by step over time.
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Cost Effective/Versatility
- While IP-Surveillance systems can function independently,
they can also work with any existing analog system. Through
parallel connection, an IP-Surveillance system can be configured
to receive the same video and alarm signaling as the resident
analog system. With both systems capable of independent operation
and no immediate need to dispose of functional legacy equipment,
IP Surveillance technology offers a progressive step towards
a digital imaging system without demand for huge installation
and equipment costs.
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Capacity For Integration -
IP Surveillance technology has the capacity to be integrated
into other functions and services within a continually developing
system. Digital video feeds are easily distributed into other
networked systems; such as access control systems, company
intranets, alarm systems, etc…
A DVR (Digital Video Recorder) which will work best
for your needs depends on 2 factors
1) The # of cameras that you will need.
2) The Frames Per Second (FPS) that you will need.
The Number Of Cameras That You Will Need
It is important to purchase a DVR system that will support
the number of cameras that you will need now and in the
near future.
The Frames Per Second (FPS)
As a benchmark, a television show is broadcasted at 30
FPS which provides crisp clean motion.
In security systems a full 30 FPS is only necessary when
you need to monitor close activity like a cash register
where cash will be counted or in casinos where fast action
is taking place. For example, a 4 camera system
with 30 fps would give you about 7 fps per camera which
is more then adequate for most security needs.
With all of our units, you will be able to set the frame
rate per camera.
DVR Cards vs. Complete DVR unit
DVR cards are great if you have a spare computer that meets
our System Specs and if you are capable of installing the
unit and software on your own. It can save you money but
will require time on your part to install and troubleshoot
if needed.
The DVR complete factory built unit is simply a matter of
plugging in the cameras and turning the unit on. If you
are short on time and computer technical skills then the
complete system is right for you.
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Remote Viewing
You can view your cameras remotely either by connecting
directly to the system using a modem, or through the internet,
or through your company’s network.
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