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What is a Network / IP Camera?
A Network Camera (also known as IP Camera) is a stand-alone device that allows the user to capture, view and send live video footage over any IP network or the Internet using a standard web-browser. In basic terms, Network cameras combine the features of a traditional analog camera and a networkable DVR in one compact device. These cameras can also be operated independently of any controlling PC (unlike a webcam). They DO NOT need a direct connection to a PC in order to capture and/or transmit images or live video. In some cases, cell phones and other handheld devices can view these live images in real-time.
What are the benefits?The benefit from a Network Camera is the ability for users to view, record, store, and manage their video
surveillance images either locally or remotely over the network. These cameras can be placed wherever there is an IP network
connection. And because it has its own IP address, does not require a connection to a PC in order to operate.
Along
with streaming video footage, Network cameras can include a number of
additional functions, such as pan/tilt/zoom, motion
detection, audio surveillance, integration with alarms and other
security systems, email notification, intelligent video analytics, and more.
Network cameras offer flexible installation, ease of use, the ability to capture higher-quality
images via Megapixel technology, stability, and scalability (new cameras can be added to the
network at any time). What is PoE? Power
over Ethernet (or PoE) is a technology that allows LAN-enabled devices,
such as Network cameras to be powered using standard Ethernet cabling.
Each individual
Network Camera transmits its images and receives power through a single
Ethernet cable. This eliminates the need for complicated and expensive
cabling and can often operate along with an existing wired network. PoE also
offers greater flexibility for installation because cameras can be placed
in areas where power outlets are not readily available. Another benefit of PoE technology is that it
enables easy installation of UPS (uninterruptible power supplies) for
video surveillance applications requiring 24-hour surveillance that
will continue operating even during power outages.
Megapixel Solutions
Megapixel cameras take video surveillance to the next level by
providing much higher resolution over traditional analog security cameras. Megapixel
Network cameras are used in applications where
details are critical for identification purposes such as license plate capture and facial recognition. These cameras can been seen in banks, airports, hospitals, theme parks and
other high-security areas. As the price of this technology decreases, we have seen an increase in use for commercial, hospitality and retail applications where identification can assist in loss prevention, vandalism recovery costs and increased use in court room cases where clear crispy images may be necessary for proper identification.
What is a Megapixel?
A megapixel refers to one million pixels when describing resolution or image capability. Simply stated, the more pixels a device offers, the clearer the resolution or image will be. Megapixel Security Cameras offer the best image quality available enabling the capture of greater details such as license plates and facial recognition. The advantage of Megapixel Security Cameras is the ability to transmit digital images without the loss of quality resulting in crystal clear high definition images.
Things To Consider - Hybrid DVR
Keep in mind the greater the megapixel, the more memory is needed to support the digital images. For example, an analog high resolution security camera at 756 x 494 will capture 373,464 pixels. A megapixel camera who's resolution is 2048 x 1536 is equal to 3,145,728 pixels or 3.1 Megapixels. Due to this increase, Megapixel Cameras require a special digital video recorder to support the images. Known as a Hybrid DVR, they allow both analog and IP/Megapixels to be integrated into a surveillance system.
In it's most simplest form, Hybrid
DVRs can be viewed as a 'purpose
built' DVR that simultaneously supports both IP cameras and analog
cameras. This provides a simple and flexible way of taking advantage of
IP and Megapixel cameras. Customers can start with their existing analog cameras and
slowly introduce IP and Megapixel cameras into key areas of their surveillance
system.
Hybrid
DVR's are attractive to Security & IT
Departments who wish to upgrade their current surveillance system to
take advantage of newer technology, greater bandwidth availability and
upgrade to IP and Megapixel cameras. Rather than replace an entire
surveillance system, Hybrid DVRs are cost effective by
incorporating existing analog cameras (which may still have several
years of good service left) and combine newer IP and Megapixel cameras
to their system.
If you would like assistance in selecting a Megapixel Solution for you home or office, please feel to contact us at 562-923-2323 or email: info@SecuritySystemsDirect.biz
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