CCTV Surveillance Systems: DVR Recorders Brings CCTV Into The Digital Age by Herman T. Lee
For those who have been around CCTV surveillance systems you'll understand how clunky it is to manage all the tape recordings that would certainly amass into a veritable mountain of administrative hassles after a very brief amount of time. However you can say goodbye to all that (if you want to... If you haven't considered getting a CCTV surveillance system yet now is a really good time than any to get one especially when the DVR recorder implemented an integrated into your CCTV framework. ... One thing digital video recorders offer off the bat is a superior compression rate which largely...

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. ... 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 and object recognition. ... If anyone is thinking of upgrading their current surveillance system, I would highly suggest integrating Video Servers into your...

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... VCR based surveillance systems provide poor quality video, and there is no stream-by-stream separation into image options. ... You can also configure your surveillance device to record motions via motion sensors.

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. ... CCTV surveillance equipment is available for indoor, outdoor, and even underwater inspection requirements.

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.

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.

CCTV Cameras - the Encroachment into Everyday Life by Brian Blunt
There is CCTV technology lurking practically everywhere today, especially in the big cities such as New York City. There are people who step on and off train platforms during rush hour at Pennsylvania Station and Grand Central station in New York City everyday. ... CCTV or (Closed-circuit television), is a group of surveillance cameras producing video surveillance. ... Surveillance cameras have also been installed in taxi cabs in various parts of the country, to stop crime acts against taxi drivers.

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? ... Download a Demo Most IP surveillance software companies offer a trial download allowing you to test their...

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... Before secondary and middle school officials install video surveillance systems to prevent vandalism, gang activity, fights, trespassing or theft, they must sit down and conduct a thorough inventory of their needs and security concerns.

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? ... You know, video takes a lot of hard drive space. ... This means that you don’t have to keep your webcam surveillance software turned on all the...