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What is an IP Network Camera?
A Network IP
Camera is a stand-alone device which allows a user to view live,
full motion video from anywhere on a computer network, even over
the Internet, using a standard web-browser.
Until very recently, video security and surveillance was
accomplished using Closed Circuit Television or CCTV. This
technology included analog cameras, coaxial cable and video tape
recorders. Video security and surveillance started entering the
digital age with the advent of CCD sensors which digitized image
capture in the camera. However, transmission was still analog
via coax to analog VCR's. The next step was the introduction of
Digital Video Recorders (DVR's) connected directly to analog
cameras, which made storing, searching and retrieving video much
more efficient. PC's were then introduced for display of the
images through a modem or network connection to the DVR.
The entire system has now been digitized with the introduction
of Network Cameras incorporating onboard processors and web
server software. These Network Cameras can be connected directly
to existing IP networks, eliminating the need for separate and
expensive coaxial cable networks. Images can be viewed and
cameras managed from anywhere via a web browser, plus any hard
disk on the network can be set up to record the video output.
See How IP-Based Video
Surveillance Works
See The General Benefits of
Network Camera Technology
 Another
significant technology called Video Servers, allow existing CCTV
installations to gain the benefit of Network Video, while
protecting investments in analog cameras. Video Servers connect
to IP Networks and convert the signal from analog cameras to
digital format. Like Network Cameras, Video Servers contain
onboard processors and web server software that makes each
camera IP addressable. Essentially, Video Servers turn CCTV
cameras into IP Network Cameras.
Panasonic i-Pro Leads Growing
Market For IP-Based Systems
Panasonic Security Systems, a leader in professional
video
surveillance and security systems
for 50 years, has further enhanced its industry renowned line of
i-Pro intelligent and professional network products with the
introduction of several new models.
Applications:
What can you do with IP network cameras?
Remote operational monitoring
Network cameras are often
used by companies for monitoring their core operations. Examples
are:
Sensitive and high
risk areas - Network cameras give remote visual access
to critical areas such as server and machine rooms, warehousing
facilities and storage areas.
Production lines
- Network cameras are used to remotely monitor
automated production lines and factory floors.
Health & safety
- The (increased) responsibility of employers for the
health and safety of their staff has made many companies decide
to use cameras to monitor that the employees' activities and
behavior are in line with company health and safety policie.
Lone worker
- Remote monitoring of lone workers in small retail
outlets, such as patrol stations, chemists and off licenses add
to the comfort and piece of mind of both employer and employee.
An automated visual alarm would allow a manager or a colleague
in another location to act swiftly in case of an incident or
emergency.
Activity
- Network cameras are used to monitor activity and activity
levels on a remote location. For example, cameras are used to
gain information about in-store customer behavior, the number of
customers visiting a store or to see how busy the car park is.
Access control
- Network cameras allow access to buildings and
premises to be controlled by security staff based on a remote
location. One person would be able to manage multiple remote
locations.
Hazardous areas
- Hazardous areas with restricted access to humans,
such as for example container terminals and chemical processing
plants, can be fitted with network cameras to enable monitoring
of operations and processes from a remote and safe location.
Visual alarm
verification - Whenever an alarm is raised (e.g. a
fire, smoke or intruder alarm), network cameras allow instant
'visual verification' of the incident. This visual information
can be made available to any authorized person, assuring that
the correct action is taken within the shortest possible time
frames.
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