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. ... These are installed in computers to allow them to function as digital video recording (DVR) systems.

The Archos 604 WiFi is a Versatile Device by Julia Hall
One of the great benefits of a lot of the new technologies coming out these days is the fact that so many devices are so versatile when it comes to what they do. Consider for a moment what the well connected traveler would have needed twenty years ago in order to communicate with the outside... For example, with the proper docking stations, the Archos 604 WiFi becomes a full fledged digital video recorder that can replace a home TV set top model. ... Now we have technology that allows people to have all of those needs taken care of by a few compact devices.

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. ... With such a young technology, biometric and identification technology has everything to gain with improved standards and accuracy. ... But in the future, this biometric technology will be strengthened so that the subject will not have to be a just few feet away from the video surveillance cameras.

Printing Digital Photo on Canvas by Stephen D
Digital printing technology has unfolded a whole new world to photographers, artists, amateurs, art galleries and professionals alike. No medium other than digital photos has ever been as convenient for photographers to create astounding images, enabling them to take as many photos as desired at... There are numerous standard digital canvas photo printing companies that offer state of the art digital canvas photo printing services. ... Quality artist canvas is recognized as a perfect medium to create beautiful prints from your own photographs; by printing digital photos on canvas, you can...

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... Digital recorder transfers analog camera video feed into digital format, and stores it on hard drive. ... Professional type cameras with C/CS mount lens attachment generally offer best performance and many important futures, like lens control output, Back Light Compensation and many more… Distance...

Bar Code Scanners - Know the Features by Brad J.
Barcode Scanners are hand-held or stationary devices used for capturing information from barcodes. A barcode scanner consists of a code reader and a decoder. These devices are connected to a computer through compatible ports The earliest, most basic and cheapest barcode scanners consisted of a... The latest in barcode scanner technology is mobile barcode scanners which use color code and mCode (new two-dimensional code format) to scan barcodes. ... 2D Imaging scanner: These scanners take a 2D image of the barcode as in a camera and can be used to scan 2D barcode types such as...

Feature Overload by Iggy Quazi
Have you ever thought that everything seems to be so complicated today, especially with hi-tech products? Digital cameras take movies and act as voice recorders, PDA's play music and films and our mobile phones take pictures, have a built in torch, sharpen knives and mow the lawn - all by voice... power steering, stereo sound, satellite navigation, DVD, Digital Camera, USB, Plug & Play etc. ... It is said that the progress of technology has often been marked by the "triumph of marketing over innovation", e.g.

Computer Accessories by Josh Riverside
A computer is a versatile machine capable of undergoing complex calculations. Modern electronic computers have an enormous speed and capacity for information processing compared to earlier designs. An accessory is a subordinate or additional item of a product that helps in contributing to its... Mini digital cameras are a cheaper version of digital video cameras. ... Digital PC cameras often come with advanced videophone technology, fast speed and high quality pictures and voice reproduction. ... It stores and plays digital music as well as Word, PowerPoint or any other file formats that a...

Free Picture Editing for the Novice and Intermediate Photo Taker by Phil Gerbyshak
As a technology guy, I'm often asked about the software I use for various applications. The most recently asked for application is "How do I edit my pictures after I take them with this neat new digital camera?" The simplest, best program I have found is one called Picasa offered free by Google. ... Just because you have a shiny new digital camera does not mean that you should e-mail full MB shots to everyone in your address book. ... Simply select the folder with the big pictures, select a new folder to put the smaller pictures in, select the size of the pictures you wish to re-size too...

Dot Matrix Printers Are Not A Blast From The Past by Abbie Frank
Everyone jumps onboard for the latest and greatest technology has to offer. This is no more true that in the printer market. Color photo printers have been a growth market for years. While continuing to drop in price, many of these wonders of the modern technological age no longer even need a... These forms have historically been written out by hand and would still need to be done manually if not for the dot matrix printing technology. ... Although very simplistic explanations, the thing to remember is that neither technology comes in direct physical contact with the paper.