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About IP Cameras |
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Getting Started |
IP Surveillance Systems compared to CCTV Systems
What's better?
The
video surveillance industry has changed over the last few years.
One major change is the increasing popularity of IP or digital
surveillance systems. Why is this happening?
Frequently
Asked Questions about IP Cameras.
The answers
may suprise you
How people use IP camera systems. Who?
What? Why?
No,
this is not about the old Abbott and Costello routine, "Who's on
First." But if it were, and if the ballpark had one of the video
surveillance cameras we sell, you'd be able to see the ball player
slide into first, as the umpire declares him safe. Safety. That's one
of the reasons our customers purchase surveillance systems, but it's
not the only one. Scenarios run the gamut from artistic creativity to
zooming in on nature.
Selecting the Right
Camera System
By answering all the questions in this article, you will have all the information you need to define the exact system for your applicaiton.
Selecting
the camera, lens, video storage, enclosures
and software.
Ask the right questions, and get the best IP system for you applicaiton.
The Complete
Surveillance System
A complete Surveillance system consists of cameras, software and video storage. In
this article we put it all together. We create a real life requirement
and then assemble a complete surveillance system. Everything is
included from the cameras and lenses to the mounting brackets and power
supplies.
Using IP Cameras and Door Access Control at a Remote Gate
When there's built in storage it's easy . |
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Understanding the Technology |
Understanding Camera
Specifications
What do all the specifications mean in real world applicaiton.
High Resolution cameras are not all a like.
How to tell the difference.
The Mystery of Night Vision.
The term “Night Vision” can sometimes be confusing, especially when you compare day/night optical cameras with thermal imaging cameras. Here's how to select the right technology .
Seeing in the Dark. Can you see as well as an Owl? Many of the cameras can.
There are choices of cameras available ranging from low light, IR
sensitive and thermal imaging types. This article decribes the
differences in the technology.
Using an IP Camera with Audio.
IP
cameras are getting more and more sophisticated. Many of the
newer cameras include two-way audio, but what do you need to know to
make the best use of audio capability?
The Latest H.264 Compression. -- How good is this new compression.
It may be black magic, but it's a great improvement for some applications
What are MPEG
and JPEG formats and What's a better compression
The type of compression depends on your application.
What is Bandwidth and how much is Required
Are you having trouble with your cable connection? Are there problems with your telephone system? This article introduces you to the concept and helps you determine what Internet bandwidth is needed for sending video and audio.
Using an IP Camera with Audio.
IP
cameras are getting more and more sophisticated. Many of the
newer cameras include two-way
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Calculations |
How
to Calculate
Video Storage Requirements
And a Free Calculator included
How
to Calculate
the Bandwidth Required for Your Network Cameras
Is there enough bandwidth? |
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About
Wireless IP Cameras |
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About
How Wireless
IP networks work.
Here's a review of the wireless technology. |
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About
IP Access Control Systems |
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About
Access Control Systems
A review of the technology and how they can be integrated with IP Cameras. The latest IP Door Access Control systems are described and compared to the older technologies.
How to use an IP Camera to Control Door Access
Everything you wanted to know about how to install and control a door from a remote location.
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How
to select the right IP
Software
Why do I need software with my IP camera? All I need is a web browser to view IP network cameras on my PC. I can even control a pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) camera. Well yes, but surveillance usually requires more than just real-time viewing, you also need to store the video, view multiple cameras, be notified about alarms, etc. This article helps you understand the various NVR software products available.
Beyond
the DVR
First there was tape, then DVR's and now it's Network Video Recorders (NVR). How to select the right video storage
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Paging and PA Over IP
You
may have heard about Voice over IP or VoIP, well now it’s paging over
IP. This new Public Address system provides Voice and Intercom
over the network. But how does this all work?
Article about Microphones
-- In Your Face
How to Select the Right Speaker.
How to get the best sound requires some planning. Understanding all the speaker specifications will help you make the right choice for each area.
How Does that PA
System Work?
Or, those good vibrations
How Loud is Loud?
This article discusses how to determine how loud your PA system should be and how to specify the type of equipment you need.
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