NirvanaStyle Editor asked:


al Video Surveillance VS Networked Video Surveillance

Traditional Video Surveillance VS Networked Video Surveillance

 



CCTV surveillance system

1.Security focused, meant for monitoring by guards

2.Physically walking around site for inspection

3.Monitoring CCTV systems, only one location

4. If an incident occurs, the guards are your first level decision makers with limited information and authority

6. Comes as windows based system and virus problems

7. No integrated solution available and no warranty for product

Disadvantages of such old generation of CCTV

1. Decision makers are informed after a time delay with little to no details

2. Failure to meet the needs of growing multi-location

3.Does not give access to businesses or executives on the move

4. Dumb recording of all data- whether motion is there or not.

5. Limited Storage Capacity.

6. Does not take advantage of what internet can offer

Now Basic Market Demands are following

Basic Market Demands

1. Takes advantage of internet and counts available bandwith and gives you access for your desired location 24×7x365 with Maximum reliability, Systems Should work 24×7x365, Storage Protection.

2. Use existing network infrastructure and reuse existing wiring and cameras for low start-up and operating cost

3. Sensors can be integrated and alerts can be sent.

4. Can do motion base recording and Motion based alerts.

5. Turns Analog Video data into Digital Data can be married to business applications

example- At a ATM- the video can be sent with each ATM transaction.

6. Integrated full solution box is available with warranty.

Such a networked Video Surveillance Systems are now available in India and US markets for mid market by http://www.cradle.com

Shaikh Mohammed Meraj asked:


Increasingly video-based surveillance and security systems are being widely adopted by both corporations and consumers primarily due to increasing need for surveillance in these turbulent times but also due to affordability of security systems, ease with which surveillance systems can be installed and value-add features such remote monitoring that address special surveillance needs. As a result video-based surveillance systems are increasingly appearing in public areas such as airport lounges, shopping centres, retail stores, colleges, universities, manufacturing facilities and corporate offices. These video surveillance systems can be CCTV or IP based. Consider the benefits that a video surveillance system provides and the broad adoption by the market is quite understandable. A surveillance and security system:

Helps deter employee theft and shoplifting theft, Helps monitor & document performance in manufacturing or other facilities resulting in potential reduction in maintenance cost and/or employee productivity improvement, May help reduce insurance cost and fraudulent liability claims, and Can continuously document events so your entire business has greater protection.

Reasons for Large LCD Monitor Adoption: Within these surveillance systems packages, large LCDs monitors (>42”) are becoming the industry norm. The reasons being:

Size: Large screens allow for continuous and simultaneous monitoring of multiple camera video feeds on one screen with clarity. Smaller screens require that the images from the video feeds to rotate creating holes in the monitoring data. 24×7 Operations: Professional LCD monitors are meant for 24×7 “round the clock” operations with long life. CRT televisions or Plasma television each have their issues with round the clock operations such as static or flicker for CRT televisions. Also, the life of a CRT or Plasma TV is much shorter when operated in 24×7 operation mode as compared to an LCD monitor. CRT and Plasma televisions are built to be on for a few hours per day. Picture Quality: Most large LCDs are high definition. High definition LCDs provide better picture resolution, better contrast ratio, high brightness, high colour reproduction and fast response time resulting in better picture clarity which is especially helpful when the camera is being zoomed in or multiple images are viewed simultaneously. High Definition LCD TV allows you to view minute details like number plates of a speeding car, face of a person etc. Further, the non glare feature of LCDs allows for easy viewing in ambient light or where there is background light being reflected on the screen. It is harder to reduce glare in CRT or plasma televisions. Most new LCDs have 176° viewing angle, making it easy for viewing. Check the viewing specifications to make sure meets your quality requirements. Robustness: LCDs generate less heat than a CRT or Plasma television. The fan-less design for most large LCD monitors results in a closed box display with less noise. The fan-less design and the closed box display also results in less dust entering the system and provides for a more robust architecture. Space: LCD monitors are flat panel displays requiring less space than normal CRT TVs. They can be wall mounted. The LCD monitor can be encapsulated in a fire retardant frame to protect the display Better Video and Data Merger: Increasingly programs are being utilized to identify theft or issues in real time and data is being merged onto the video stream in real time. LCDs provide for better merging and viewing of data with video. Remote Monitoring and Operation of Large LCD Screens: Alarms can be set if an LCD screen is switched off. Power and other controls can be monitored remotely. For example, an energy saving feature can be activated so that when there is no signal, a power save mode is activated to reduce the brightness of the LCD backlight. Value-add Features: Value-add features such as touch screen zoom-in /zoom-out and image swap or other functions such as internet access can be easily found or added onto LCD monitors.

Purchase Consideration When Buying a Large LCD Monitor: Besides price there are a few items to consider when purchasing an LCD monitor.

Match LCD Monitor to Camera Capabilities: If you buy a monitor with lower resolution than the cameras installed then the camera capabilities will not come through. Ideally the monitor should be equal or better resolution than the camera. Also, if the cameras are black and white, then a black and white monitor can be used. Input /Output Connectors on the Monitor: With the increasing use of PC and digital video devices, it is important to have both analog VGA and digital DVI input terminals to the monitor. Also, be sure that the monitor has BNC connectors for direct connection from a video feed to the display. BNC connectors support video looping, which provides output (loops back) to a centralized recording facility (DVR) or to other displays in a daisy-chain pattern. When scrolling through different images, this allows for seamless integration between pictures . Picture Quality Features: Consider the resolution, contrast ratio, brightness, colour reproduction and response time to meet your surveillance need. Value-add Features: Consider the value-adds that address your need. Such as, do you need remote monitoring, touch screen capability, or internet access?

Make the knowledgeable decision and your surveillance system can address your needs for many years.

For more information on LCD monitors, check out Sharp’s official LCD monitor site! http://lcddisplay.sbsil.com/

theipacademy asked:

Exposing the cost of H.264 IP video surveillance systems. Using this new codec for recording security video in a centralized NVR surveillance platform can be a cost

Vikram kuamr asked:


Today, more than ever, you need security at your San Jose business. A San Jose video surveillance company can offer you protection when it comes to watching your business from outside as well as inside. This can safeguard you against employee theft, reducing shortages and increasing the bottom line. 

 

Employee theft is one of the top reasons why businesses lose money.   Business owners cannot stay at a business all of the time - they have to be able to go home once in a while. They usually put someone who they trust in charge of the business while they are gone. Most employee theft is, sadly, from those a business owner trusts the most. San Jose video surveillance can help stop this. The San Jose video surveillance is discreet enough so that employees and customers will not be able to see it. You can monitor what is going on at your business right from your home computer or any computer. Not only can the San Jose video surveillance tell you if someone is taking something, but it can also warn you of inappropriate behavior in your business. 

 

In addition to San Jose video surveillance, your business lock safe company can also help with controlled access. San Jose access control will allow you to take control of doors and outer locks right from your computer, controlling the time and keeping track of audit trails. The San Jose access control is an invaluable tool if you have an employee who is about to be let go. It can be very unfortunate, but many employees who are fired will come back to do harm to those in the company. The San Jose access control does not allow them to do this. Once the San Jose access control is set from the IP access control, a terminated employee will not have access to the doors, to the computer or to get back into the building. This is the safest route to go if you are terminating an employee. It keeps the rest of the employees safe and the business free from sabotage. 

 

If you have a San Jose business, you have more than likely worked hard to attain that business. The last thing that you need is an ex-employee destroying company files that have been stored on the computer, or threatening the safety of the remaining employees in a company. A San Jose access control service is something that businesses lock safe company can install for you to make sure that your business is safer. From San Jose video surveillance to San Jose access control, a good company that uses state of the art technology to protect businesses from theft and crime is what you need to keep safe.

 

Many businesses think that a locksmith can only put on new locks and open up doors where the key is lost. A good business locksmith does more than just that. Sure, they can install locks on your business doors, but they can make them password entry or coded entry - much safer for employees and to keep those who do not belong on the premises away. You can use both San Jose video surveillance as well as San Jose access control to help keep your employees and your business safe from crime and increase your bottom line.