What to Look for in Choosing IP Surveillance Software by Wes Fernley
Most IP network cameras do not include free recording software. If you are looking to record from your camera, you will need to purchase additional IP surveillance software. Finding the right software can be time consuming and a headache considering there are many software companies out there. ... With each of their software packages they should offer a brief overview of the software, a list of features and even a PDF showing how their software stands out from the rest. ... Look into reviews of the software or browse forums that discuss IP surveillance software.

How to Choose the Right Webcam Surveillance Software? by Dan Crane
Many people want to have some kind of spy equipment for better home security. However, besides wireless spy cameras, VCR or DVR systems, there is also special software used to control those surveillance gadgets. Large companies use professional security systems along with already built in... If you want to connect more than one camera to your PC, then multiple webcam support is absolutely must in the software you choose. ... This means that you don’t have to keep your webcam surveillance software turned on all the time in order to secure the area.

Factors To Consider When Getting A Business Security Camera To Watch Over Your Business by Lesley Chew
If you are setting up a business, part of the business cost you may need to consider is for a business security camera or maybe a more comprehensive video surveillance system to meet the needs of your business. Some reasons why you should have a good business security camera installed include... This way the security camera gets a better focus on the target area and some even include movement detection software that allows the camera to follow moving targets. ... Besides if you intend to put the business security camera in a place with low light or poor weather conditions, you may need...

CCTV Surveillance Systems Used as a Crime Fighting and Prevention Tool by Alice Osborn
CCTV surveillance systems play an important role in fighting and preventing local and international crime. These closed circuit television systems were in place in London before the July 7th bombings and this footage is being used to identify suspects and investigate the attacks. ... Digital CCTV systems and surveillance cameras A modern digital CCTV security system consists of hardware and software components that collect and transmit vital surveillance camera information over fiber optic lines to control rooms staffed by security professionals and equipped with digital CCTV monitors.

DVR Cards by Max Bellamy
A DVR card looks quite similar to the common computer video card in many PCs. However, when it comes to functioning, there are a lot of differences between them. DVR cards come with software that can be used to display and record information from multiple cameras at the same time. ... DVR cards are mostly used in surveillance systems to process the information received from a source such as a camera and pass it on to a storage device like a hard disk. ... Once installed inside a computer, the card becomes active and is instantly recognized by the machine thanks to the accompanying software.

How IP-based Video Surveillance Works -- Way Beyond Analog by Lucy P. Roberts
When you’re shopping around for an IP-based video surveillance system, you will need to be particularly cautious about what exactly you’re looking at and what the individual terms mean. How IP-based video surveillance works is open to interpretation as far as some video surveillance and security... Comparing analog and IP-based video surveillance A better way to understand the differences between analog and IP-based video surveillance may be to compare the two and how they work: Analog or CCTV+DVR video surveillance • Easy to use -- operates like a VCR • Changing cassettes...

All-seeing Eye: The History of Video Surveillance by Nahshon Roberts
There are eyes everywhere, and they do not belong to humans. In today's fast-paced modern world, video surveillance has become as essential to society as security guards and gateways. Mention video surveillance and the average Joe will instantly associate the term with video cameras mounted in... Software developers created programs that enhance video surveillance. ... The United States followed suit during the 1980s, and though it had not been as quick as England in utilizing video surveillance, it made up for lost time by widely instituting video surveillance systems in public areas.

Embedded DVR by Max Bellamy
In most surveillance operations using a DVR, the commonly used method is to link the DVR card to a computer containing the software. This has serious limitations in the event of a virus attack or power failure, because the surveillance system could be thrown off gear. ... These DVRs are compact and take inputs provided by camera located in different parts of the automobile. ... The motion of the camera can be controlled based on motion and playback and search option are also available. ... It can also provide the driver with a view of the road and\or passengers at all times.

The Future of Biometrics -- Trends and Emerging Uses for Biometric Technology by Alice Osborn
The future of biometrics holds great promise for law enforcement applications, as well for private industry uses. By measuring facial geometry, surveillance systems can identify suspects against characteristics stored in the security system's database. ... Already A4Vision, a provider of 3-D facial scanning and identification software uses specialized algorithms to interpret the traditional 2-D camera image and transfer it into a 3-D representation of a registered face. ... • Facial recognition passive surveillance -- Hidden surveillance cameras will be set up to monitor an entranceway...

The History of Video Surveillance – from VCRs to Eyes in the Sky by Lucy P. Roberts
Mention video surveillance and most people think of video cameras mounted in the corners of train stations and banks or private detectives video taping an erring spouse for a messy divorce case. The truth is that the history of video surveillance is much more complex and goes back much farther... 9/11 redefines video surveillance for the future Nothing changed the concept of or the public’s awareness of video surveillance as much as the tragic events of September 11, 2001 when the World Trade Center was attacked by terrorists.