CCTV Surveillance Equipment by Max Bellamy
CCTV surveillance equipment, also called a CCTV camera system, is a visual surveillance tool developed for monitoring various environments and activities. An important advancement in the security and surveillance field, many businesses stand to benefit from installing CCTV (closed circuit... CCTV surveillance equipment is available for indoor, outdoor, and even underwater inspection requirements. ... CCTV surveillance equipment plays an important role in crime control policy, social control theory and 'community consciousness'.

CCTV Hidden Cameras by Damian Sofsian
CCTV stands for closed-circuit television. CCTV Hidden Cameras are used in places where there is a need for added security measures such as banks, supermarkets, department stores, schools and more. The entire network of cameras in various locations is connected by means of cables to a television... There was also a sensational case where a child was rescued from his kidnappers when the kidnap was recorded over a department store CCTV Camera. ... There is a section of the public that feels the use of CCTV Cameras is an invasion of privacy.

Are You Sure You Don't Need a CCTV Camera Monitor? by Dan Crane
Surveillance cameras are one of the best ways to monitor and capture any illegal activity, such as shoplifting in stores or supermarkets, some fighting near schools, or robbery in the warehouse. But what’s the use of spy cameras if you hove no monitors to see the view they transmit. ... Some CCTV camera monitors allow you to view 4 or even up to 16 cameras at the time using a split mode. ... However, for more professional (better image quality) surveillance camera view, you should consider a special security camera monitor.

The Evolution of CCTV Technology by John Beagle
Each camera had its own monitor. CCTV systems were introduced progressively throughout the 1960s and 70s. New applications of camera security systems included underground trains and stations, football stadium, retail stores, shopping centers, public housing, community parks, garages and parking... Even though early CCTV systems provided only relatively basic functionality and moderate performance, they were quite expensive - both in terms of the initial equipment cost and installation. ... Audio is also now part of CCTV DVR technology.

CCTV System Component Selection by Shane Franklin
Closed Circuit TV systems were developed in the UK in 1970s. Of course, there have been major changes and advancements since then. CCTV systems used to be very expensive, cumbersome and had to be installed by a professional due to the complexities of setting the systems up. ... With a hardwired camera, it is more difficult to install, but you don’t have to worry about signal loss. ... You have to know these answers to determine the correct kind of camera and lens combination to choose. ... A DVR also incorporates the switcher and multiplexer functions, so there’s no additional equipment...

Security Camera System - Buyers Guide by Robert Moskal
Although the application of CCTV security have not changed very much over the past years, the tools and equipment have significantly. Cameras became smaller, cheaper and better, but the major breakthrough happened in recording equipment. Therefore many customers shopping for complete CCTV... Goal of this article is to guide buyers toward best possible and most economical type of CCTV equipment, based on intended implementation and requirements. ... Professional type cameras with C/CS mount lens attachment generally offer best performance and many important futures, like lens control...

Video Surveillance Cameras in Schools -- Addressing Student Safety and Security by Alice Osborn
Public schools have been equipped with video surveillance CCTV systems even before Columbine. The reasons include increased safety and security for students. Installing video surveillance cameras in schools is a costly project, and school districts must be sure that this is the right route to... Most school districts agree that installing video surveillance equipment will help students focus on their studies and not make them worry about outside violence. ... • How will the surveillance equipment address those threats?

Just One Big Mesh by Monty Henry
Not surprisingly, the Internet also is transforming the surveillance industry, thanks to the new generation of video cameras designed to operate over digital computer networks. Also called IP cameras, these devices make it possible to see live video from anywhere in the world with interactive... Ideally, the mesh node will have multiple Ethernet ports in case more than one camera is needed at each location. ... This is actually no different than plugging the camera into a conventional, wired network, except that in this case, the mesh node eliminates the need to run a lengthy cable to the...

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... The practice soon spread to other cities, with closed circuit television (CCTV) systems watched by officers at all times. ... The next step was the Charged Coupled Device camera (CCD), which used microchip computer technology.