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... 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.

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? ... With each of their software packages they should offer a brief overview of the software, a list of features and...

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... Before you decide to order webcam surveillance software, there are a couple of things to consider. ... What to Look for in Webcam Surveillance Software? ... This means that you don’t have to keep your webcam surveillance software turned on all the time in order to secure the area.

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...

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. ... Once installed inside a computer, the card becomes active and is instantly recognized by the machine thanks to the accompanying software. ... In such a set up, there is more than one video out port. ... DVR cards are mostly used in surveillance systems to process the information received from a source such as...

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.

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... Analog beginnings spur video surveillance When video cassette recorders hit the market, video surveillance really hit its stride. ... The Internet revolution in video surveillance The internet has enabled video surveillance to be instituted virtually anywhere and be watched from anywhere...

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. ... 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. ... • Facial recognition passive surveillance -- Hidden surveillance cameras will be set up to monitor an entranceway of any type of building to accurately identify a...

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. ... However, if security surveillance is of utmost importance in your company and you have set aside a considerable budget for it,...

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. ... On integration with a web server, remote audio/video monitoring and recording is facilitated. ... These DVRs are compact and take inputs provided by camera located in different parts of the automobile. ... Specially developed embedded DVRs have in built features like impact resistance, shock & and vibration resistance are...