CCTV


Hitting the Jackpot

By Del V. Salvi · March 2007

The digital revolution plays a sweeping role in casino video surveillance

Hitting the Jackpot

IN the past five years, the world of video surveillance has experienced what is best known as the digital revolution. The migration from old, analog recording systems to DVRs has been sweeping. Walking the aisles at ISC West, one is bound to hear what has become an all too familiar murmur: “My, I can’t believe how pervasive and dominant DVR technology has become at this show.”


Industry Insight

By Steve Beaulieu · March 2007

High-resolution Difference

AS an innovator of varifocal lens design, Tamron sees the CCTV industry following consumer trends into the 21st century. The industry will migrate from standard, color resolution to high resolution, much like the progression from black and white to color images.


Always Watching

By Yossi Massafi · February 2007

Intelligent video technology has numerous applications for security

Always Watching

INTELLIGENT video analysis (IVA) is a surveillance technology that watches one or many video fields of view and detects, tracks, identifies and analyzes movements and behaviors of objects or people. By noting the presence or absence of objects, and the location, direction and speed of movement, the technology detects movements or behaviors that deviate from specified parameters.


Bursting Out

By Michael J. Joseph · February 2007

Technology explosion has allowed advances, price reductions for hardware, but more open doors for dealers

Bursting Out

THE past year has seen an explosion of technology in the world of video surveillance. Industry professionals have been selling video technology for years, but the recent advances in technology and price reductions in hardware have opened the door for more dealers to get involved with video sales.


A New Deal

By Steve Dentinger · January 2007

Dealers, manufacturers strive to benefit from changes in access control industry

RECENTLY, security dealers and integrators in the access control industry have seen a great shake-up. Widespread demand and overall adoption of IP-compatible devices has, in many cases, introduced security dealers to the IT world for the first time.


On Alert

By Brooks McChesney · January 2007

Video surveillance, analytics used to help secure petroleum infrastructure

SECURING the flow of oil from offshore platforms, land-based drilling rigs and pumping stations across miles of pipeline and infrastructure is a top priority for the government and the petroleum industry.


Speaking Encode

By Del V. Salvi · January 2007

Modules used to help integrate legacy systems iwth IP devices see sharp rise in popularity

TODAY'S world is faced with every-evolving technologies -- a world of ones and zeroes. Digital communication and storage networks have greatly facilitated access to information in every technology sector, and video security is no exception.


A Forward Pass

By Del V. Salvi · August 2006

SISCO's FAST-PASS system uses Canon network video cameras to improve lobby control

For both security and emergency purposes, there is a very basic need to identify people that are inside a building. For years, log books have been a standard for recording visitors, but because of issues with legibility and credibility, they are not always reliable.


A Shot in the Arm

By Robert Morse · November 2006

Biometrics boost security at South Carolina hospital


All Eyes on You

By Sherri Sanjurjo · October 2006

Pennsylvania community uses surveillance system to help deter crime


New Products

Cameras

Outdoor PTZ camera protection

Finally a better way to protect outdoor cameras! Dotworkz introduces D2 Outdoor camera enclosure for PTZ cameras. The D2 has internal space for camera, wireless, power supplies, fiber, video servers, UPS, even small DVR’s. The internal mounting system fits 99% of all IP and analog PTZ cameras on the market. The vandal tough thermoplastic alloy shell is water tight and will not rust or degrade in harsh climates. When combined with the patent pending Cooldome™ option the D2 actively reduces internal temps by 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Options available cooled, heated, or standard. The D2 has been deployed for Cities, Schools and Military applications worldwide. More info is available at www.dotworkz.com

Cameras

Camera

• ViZionCAM-Rx from American Sentry Guard is now available with 10x optical zoom and 8x digital zoom, along with all the signature "Rx" features.

• Additional features include 540 TV-line resolution, super digital noise reductions, mechanical IR cut filter, outdoor bullet or vandal-proof housing, RS-485 control, an OSD menu, dual voltage and a three-year warranty. Like other cameras in the Rx family, it also has see-in-the-dark capability.

Cameras

Color Camera

• CNB Technology’s S2465NXW is a high-speed, color dome featuring 312x zoom (26x optical/12x digital).

• The PTZ camera uses a ¼-inch Sony ExView CCD and has 128 preset positions with a pan/tilt speed of 360 degrees per second. Other features include auto flip, auto/manual focus designed for sharpness and a privacy masking function.


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