Vigilant Technology Launches CCTV RemoteViewer
Story link: Vigilant Technology Launches CCTV RemoteViewer by Jan Harris
Vigilant Technology has launched RemoteViewer, which allows end-users to remotely view, control and manage CCTV images over a low-bandwith.
RemoteViewer provides a high-level of functionality, allowing a user to remotely select cameras, view live images, playback recorded video and control digital zooming and PTZ cameras.
Image quality and frame rate delivery is optimised over minimal [...]
Genie’s Latest CCTV Monitors Give Higher Picture Quality
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Genie CCTV has introduced a new range of ‘Professional’ LCD CCTV Monitors which provide significantly improved picture definition when recording and playing back video content.
The monitors provide wide viewing angles and fast refresh rates. They are built with A-Grade TFT LCD flat panels and feature a double coated glass front to reduce glare and [...]
Paqworks Launches Next Generation Intelligent IP Cameras
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Paqworks has announced the next generation of intelligent IP Cameras from Mobotix.
The cameras feature an embedded Linux operating system which provides significant advantages compared with conventional analogue video technology and webcams as no additional hardware is required. Everything needed to operate the cameras is built in.
Each unit can store between 2000 to 4000 [...]
Speed Cameras May Be Monitored By CCTV
Story link: Speed Cameras May Be Monitored By CCTV by Jan Harris
The Lothian and Borders Safety Camera Partnership is discussing plans to install CCTV security cameras to monitor speed cameras at Scottish borders in an attempt to stop them being vandalized.
Over the past three years, seven cameras have been destroyed by vandals. The A68, A1 and the A697 in Berwickshire have been particular hotspots for [...]
Sanyo Launches DVR for Small CCTV Systems
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Sanyo has launched the DSR-2004 four channel digital video recorder into the UK market.
The competitively priced DSR-2004 is ideal for end-users who require a CCTV system with a small number of cameras.
The DSR-2004 has MPEG-4 compression allowing it to simultaneously record high quality video images and audio in real time on all four [...]
2Mpixel MPEG4 CCTV Camera Developed By CIEFFE
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CIEFFE has developed a 2 Mpixelcamera which can elaborate images using an MPEG4 compression algorithm, 20 times more effective than the traditional JPEG algorithm.
The NETTUNO MegaPX’s high resolution produces high-quality video and the MPEG4 Main Profile compression algorithm optimises data more efficiently than traditional compressions methods such as JPEG, significantly reducing bandwidth demand. It [...]
Islington Installs VoIP-enabled CCTV Help Point
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The London Borough of Islington has installed a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)-enabled CCTV help point kiosk in Holloway - an area of high crime levels.
The kiosk, which was supplied by iPlus, has a 24-hour help button which allows a caller to speak to staff in the council’s 24-hour CCTV control room using [...]
Acam Technology Launches CCTV Vehicle Reversing Kits
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Acam Technology has launched two vehicle reversing kits which can help drivers reverse their vehicles easily and safely.
The easy to install kits include a cab-based monitor linked to a heavy-duty waterproof camera. The system is automatically activated when the driver selects reverse gear.
The TAM-662 kit comprises a 5.5-inch CRT mono high definition monitor [...]
Mobile CCTV Delivers Video To Mobile Users
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Tyco Traffic & Transportation is launching a new handheld mobile CCTV solution which delivers live video directly to mobile users using a handheld PDA, notebook or desktop PC.
The company plans to launch the system at the 2007 Traffex exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham.
The system is designed for personnel who need to access [...]
High-performance Camera Platform From Bosch
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Bosch Security Systems has launched an innovative high-performance surveillance system - the AutoDome Camera System.
The cost-effective AutoDome system comprises a series of interchangeable modules. This enable users to upgrade quickly when new innovations such as motion detection with tracking and TCP/IP connectivity become available, simply by replacing a module with a new one [...]
Axis Releases 223M IP Video Camera
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Axis Communications is launching the 2 Megapixel 223M IP video camera with 1600×1200 resolution ensuring exceptional image detail.
The camera is supplied as standard with a precision varifocal lens to complement the high resolution.
Automatic day/night control of the iris allows the camera to be used in light conditions as low as 1.5 lux for [...]
Joint Venture Offers Video Surveillance Development Kit
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Avnet Electronics Marketing, Analog Devices and Micron Technology, Inc. have released a new development kit that simplifies the design of video surveillance applications.
The kit uses a Blackfin® processor from Analog Devices and a CMOS image sensor from Micron Technology.
The kit will help engineers benefit from the rapidly expanding market for digital video surveillance [...]
Genie CCTV Launches High Resolution Compact Camera
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Genie CCTV has provided a high resolution, compact camera with the launch of the GS5351IR TRUE day/night DNR bullet camera with integral infra-red LED’s.
A 33-piece IR LED assembly with CDS sensor allows the 540 TV Line colour camera to operate in a variety of lighting conditions, by automatically switching from colour images to high [...]
Video Domain Launches D-V58 Digital Video recorder
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Video Domain Technologies, a developer of CCTV security solutions, has launched the D-V58-Cell, a covert GPRS-based event-driven digital video recorder.
The cost-effective D-V58 uses standard SD memory cards to record up to 384 hours of high quality video. It can be used in remote locations covered by cellular networks.
The recorder connects to any standard analogue CCTV [...]
Sanyo Launches Surveillance DVR - DSR-2004H Series
Story link: Sanyo Launches Surveillance DVR - DSR-2004H Series by Brian Turner
Sanyo has announced the DSR-2004Hxxx DVRs, a new digital video recorder series for surveillance systems. The DSR-2004Hxxx DVRs features multi-client accessibility and access capabilities with triplex function for simultaneous recording.
It also provides MPEG-4 recording, a hard disk up to 500GB, recording rate up to 120 ips at 360 x 240 per channel, and ability to [...]
New Mobile DVR Reference Design From Techwell Inc
Story link: New Mobile DVR Reference Design From Techwell Inc by Brian Turner
At the 2007 International CES Show, Techwell, Inc., a designer of mixed signal video semiconductor solutions for the consumer electronics, security surveillance, and automotive markets, launched a mobile DVR reference design for the In-Car Display market.
The mobile DVR reference design uses Techwell’s security surveillance and LCD display technologies and will enable system manufacturers to [...]
Planet82 Reveals World’s First Full-Color Imaging Sensor
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Planet82 Inc’s innovative full-color imaging sensor allows digital images to be taken in the dark without the need for flash.
The company, a global leader of nanotechnology, launched the new VGA-color Single carrier Modulation Photo Detector (SMPD) at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2007. The new color SMPD provides clear image quality and high [...]
IndigoVision Launches H.264 IP Video Range
Story link: IndigoVision Launches H.264 IP Video Range by Brian Turner
IndigoVision has launched a range of IP Video products supporting H.264. The 9000 range includes updated versions of products currently available in the 8000 range including transmitters, IP domes and Networked Video Recorders (NVRs). The company has updated ‘Control Center’ its video and alarm management software for the 9000 range, allowing users to deploy a [...]
Sony’s IP Based Monitoring Solution for CCTV Benefits
Story link: Sony’s IP Based Monitoring Solution for CCTV Benefits by Brian Turner
Sony’s Distributed Enhanced Processing Architecture (DEPA) technology platform allows companies to benefit from high performance IP monitoring networks without the risk of overloading existing IT infrastructure.
The system has significant benefits over analogue CCTV systems, which are unable to alert security staff to potential threats. Sony’s new surveillance technologies include a new generation of intelligent cameras [...]