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... Modern CCTV surveillance equipment involves CCD (charge coupled device) video cameras, cable or wireless transmitters/receivers, and monitors. ... The web camera servers, the most recent development, use the internet for remote surveillance.

What is a Video Server? by Wes Fernley
With the convergence of IP Network Video into CCTV (Closed Circuit Television), many are looking to convert their existing CCTV surveillance system into an IP Network Video system. Is this possible? How can it be done? Video Servers have been created to do just that. ... The Video Server can also be connected to the Internet allowing you to view live video from anywhere in the world and even record video to a remote location. ... As mentioned before, Video Analytics are starting to be integrated into Video Servers that allows the video server to have smart motion detection, object tracking...

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. ... However, for more professional (better image quality) surveillance camera view, you should consider a special security camera monitor. ... However, if the image quality is crucial for your surveillance needs, then think about better quality spy camera monitor that can handle 900 TV lines.

Video Cameras by Alison Cole
Cameras have been widely used over the years to capture precious moments. However, these photographs were able to record only a few single moments of life. The need for continuity in recording events led to the invention of a video camera. Unlike traditional cameras, which use photographic film,... Before the camcorder was developed, people used special video cameras and VCRs to replicate video recording. ... There are two types of professional video cameras available. ... Camcorders are video cameras that are designed for amateur photographers and household uses.

How to Build a Pinhole Camera? by Dan Crane
Do You Want to Build Your Own Pinhole Camera? Read On… As you probably know, these days, there are all kinds of cameras designed for different purposes. From digital and photo cameras to hidden or tiny spy cameras. There’s one more type of cameras that has gained popularity over the long years. ... However, making such pinhole video camera yourself would be very difficult if you don’t know the technical side involved. ... This might be fun for amateurish purposes, however, for more serious tasks such as secret surveillance, an already built pinhole cam is much better choice.

Traffic Surveillance Cameras Speed Up Traffic and Keep Roads Safe by Alice Osborn
Traffic surveillance cameras smooth out traffic congestion that leads to costly and deadly accidents. Since 1997, the Utah Department of Transportation has used analog CCTV cameras to help emergency response teams, give drivers real-time road updates, and gather data on traffic snarls and patterns. ... They suggest that state legislatures need to write clear procedural guidelines and legislation that addresses the how's and why's of using video surveillance, as well as the privacy issues of the subjects' likenesses when they are captured on video.

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. ... Or, will you need the software to involve Video Analytics and Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) Algorithms which offer intelligent motion tracking along with object recognition? ... What should I look for in choosing an IP surveillance software package for my camera?

Wireless Camera Detector to Protect Your Privacy Anywhere by Christian Rivard
Carrying a wireless camera detector is almost becoming an indispensable tool for almost anyone. If you are a regular traveller and spend lots of time in different hotel or motel, if you are renting or even at your office you might consider using a wireless camera detector. ... This means that if a hidden camera is illuminated and viewed with the camera detector, then a strong reflection from the target camera will reveal its position to the user. ... Wireless camera detector reads the wireless radio waves surveillance cameras transmit and alerts you with a blinking LED light and an...

DVR Surveillance by Max Bellamy
One area that DVR technology has gained wide acceptance in is surveillance and monitoring. DVR based surveillance systems can be used in businesses and homes where monitoring is needed ensure safety. By hooking up with a PC, this technology allows you to constantly monitor a particular area from... The essential components of a typical DVR surveillance system include motion sensors, multiplexer, image zoom controls; color quad processor and CCTV camera connections. ... VCR based surveillance systems provide poor quality video, and there is no stream-by-stream separation into image options.

How Biometric Technology is Used in Video Surveillance by Alice Osborn
As the recent July 7th London bombings would reveal, biometric technology images from over 200,000 video surveillance cameras are key weapons against the terrorists. What makes these biometric cameras so extraordinary is that these cameras have a 360-spherical lens, called a fisheye, to follow... Biometric technologies are the foundation of a new identification solution for video surveillance. ... In addition, FRVT results will help identify future research directions for professionals in the video surveillance and biometric field.