CCTV report warns of encroachment on civil liberties
Story link: CCTV report warns of encroachment on civil liberties by Jan Harris
Information Commissioner Richard Thomas is publishing a report highlighting an encroachment on civil liberties by the Government and official bodies.
The report claims that the government is creating a climate of fear through the increasing use of CCTV cameras, computer tracking of shopping habits and plans for ID cards.
Mr Thomas believes that excessive monitoring [...]
CCTV reduces violence in pubs
Story link: CCTV reduces violence in pubs by Jan Harris
According to researchers from Cardiff University, serious violence-related injuries fell by 2% in England and Wales last year, despite the change in pub opening hours. There was also an 8% drop in the number of female victims.
Despite fears that longer opening hours would trigger an increase in street violence, the annual violence study, by [...]
Bosch enhances IP network video products
Story link: Bosch enhances IP network video products by Jan Harris
Bosch Security Systems has announced a new firmware release for its IP network video products.
Firmware Release 2.5 includes a new recording scheduler with flexible profile settings. It also includes the addition of advanced features to its VCA (Video Content Analysis) software.
Security has been enhanced with the inclusion of more advanced encryption techniques.
The release [...]
University develops lip-reading technology for surveillance systems
Story link: University develops lip-reading technology for surveillance systems by Jan Harris
Richard Harvey, a senior lecturer in computer vision at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, has secured £391,814 funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, for a three-year project to develop lip-reading technology which could be used in video surveillance systems.
The project will collect lip-reading data which will be used to [...]
IP CCTV installed at St Pancras
Story link: IP CCTV installed at St Pancras by Jan Harris
Controlware Communications has provided a leading edge IP CCTV solution for St Pancras International railway station in London, which is designed to improve safety and security for both passengers and staff.
The installation of 450 cameras is part of the station’s refurbishment for the High Speed 1; the UK’s biggest ever construction project.
The new [...]
All Things Electronic extends range with spy cameras
Story link: All Things Electronic extends range with spy cameras by Jan Harris
Internet retailer All Things Electronic LLC has extended its range of surveillance products with the addition of spy cameras.
The company launched the new products in response to demand from customers.
The new range includes several covert models including a clock radio wireless surveillance camera system. A working clock radio conceals both the camera and [...]
Leeds to benefit from £1.8m CCTV system
Story link: Leeds to benefit from £1.8m CCTV system by Jan Harris
East North East Homes Leeds and Innovation Leeds are investing £1.8 million to expand a CCTV system to cover some of the most deprived areas of Leeds.
The system will cover 53 residential tower blocks and sheltered housing schemes in the east of Leeds, as part of efforts to reduce anti-social behaviour and improve the [...]
Vigitron provides CCTV Video / Data / Power Combiner Hub
Story link: Vigitron provides CCTV Video / Data / Power Combiner Hub by Jan Harris
Vigitron has released the Vi1204VPD, a passive transceiver device which combines video, PTZ data, and camera power into a single RJ-45 4-pair cable.
The device, which is designed for structured wiring applications, simplifies the installation of a CCTV system in the home and supports up to 4 cameras for up to 750 feet.
The Vi1204VPD [...]
LogicaCMG facial recognition trials successful
Story link: LogicaCMG facial recognition trials successful by Jan Harris
LogicaCMG achieved an 85% success rate in facial recognition technology trials at a major airport.
The company found that faces could be successfully identified in a crowd, from a distance of several meters over CCTV technology, 85% of the time, even when volunteers disguised themselves.
During the trial, volunteers’ photographs were put on a database’s suspect [...]
UK CCTV market grows 5.7% to £560m
Story link: UK CCTV market grows 5.7% to £560m by Jan Harris
According to the Closed Circuit Television Market Report 2007, the total UK market for the design, supply, installation and maintenance of CCTV systems is estimated to have grown 5.7% in 2006 to £560m at end-user prices, excluding the cost of monitoring.
Video surveillance, including traffic monitoring, accounts for the majority of the market.
The continued threat [...]
JVC introduces mini-dome cameras
Story link: JVC introduces mini-dome cameras by Jan Harris
JVC Professional Products has introduced two new fixed IP mini-dome cameras.
The VN-C215VP4U and VN-C215V4U cameras provide monitoring with power over Ethernet (POE) capability.
The VN-C215VP4U is vandal-resistant and designed for outdoor applications while the VN-C215V4U is better suited for indoor installations.
Both cameras feature high-resolution Interline Transfer CCDs with 380,000 effective pixels that reproduce [...]
Videcon launches Concept Pro VXM4 digital recording system
Story link: Videcon launches Concept Pro VXM4 digital recording system by Jan Harris
Videcon has launched the Concept Pro VXM4 digital recording system, which combines high-performance and reliability with simplicity of operation.
The system has an on screen display menu which is presented in a simple to use and logical Graphical User Interface. The menu allows users to easily search through recorded video footage via a jog shuttle [...]
Sony Europe provides camera with 36x optical zoom
Story link: Sony Europe provides camera with 36x optical zoom by Jan Harris
Sony Europe’s new FCB-EX1010 colour camera module combines 36x optical zoom with high resolution of 530 TV lines, making it suitable for security, biometrics and broadcast applications.
The camera also features Wide-D technology, a backlight compensation function which improves effective dynamic range.
The technology improves image quality through a combination of progressive scanning and image [...]
Talking CCTV to be rolled-out to 20 communities
Story link: Talking CCTV to be rolled-out to 20 communities by Jan Harris
A new ‘talking’ CCTV system, which was trialled in Middlesbrough earlier this year, is being rolled out a further 20 communities over the next few months.
The pilot scheme used enhanced CCTV cameras with speaker systems which enabled control room staff to speak to people on the street.
The system brought about a significant drop in [...]
Siangsiu releases wireless CCTV system with 10m range
Story link: Siangsiu releases wireless CCTV system with 10m range by Jan Harris
Siangsiu Industrial Corporation of Taiway has released the SH-051 CAM CCTV Fellow, a wireless CCTV system with a range of 10m.
The system comprises a receiver, mini transmitter and CF card transmitter. The plug-and-play unit can be applied to any video or CCTV system.
The receiver, which measures 92×56×24mm and weighs 130g, can share power directly [...]
Morse Group collaborates with Smart CCTV
Story link: Morse Group collaborates with Smart CCTV by Jan Harris
Morse Group Ltd, which provides business and IT advice, has entered into a teaming agreement with video analytics firm, Smart CCTV Ltd.
The two companies will collaborate on a number of new projects, including a new, co-developed suite of applications based on Smart Number Plate Recognition (SNPR).
The new product, DMAS, will be launched at [...]