Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Intelligent Video Surveillance from Smart DVR's

Digital Video Recorder

As technology continues to improve all around us, in nearly all aspects of life, it makes sense that Digital Video Recorders (DVR's) are also following the same trend and becoming more "intelligent". As with most products in the world, especially when dealing with technology, there are many different expectations that people hold when it comes to the intelligence of a DVR.

Some people have very basic needs when it comes to a security camera system and are impressed when a DVR can record video to a hard drive, and then be played back from the web on any computer. Others, however, become lost in the world of CSI and create unrealistic expectations of the DVR. These people come to believe that any digital image can be magnified indefinitely, without loss of quality, and that faces can instantly be matched up to a criminal database.

Realistic expectations from an intelligent DVR come standard on a GeoVision Security system. These features include: recording when detecting motion, internet connectivity which includes remote viewing and playback through a web browser, central monitoring software to allow several DVR's to be monitored locally or remotely, and face detection, detecting missing or unattended objects, and many more.

With GeoVision DVR's all systems have the same quality of software and a high level of intelligence. GeoVision models only differ in hardware configuration which can affect the frame rate of capture, number of cameras each system supports, and the size of video storage. Many users are opting to go with the GeoVision systems due to their high level of intelligence and reduced cost when compared to less intelligent name brand DVR's.

For a better understanding of how an intelligent GeoVison DVR from Camera Security Now can help on your security camera project call us today at 877-422-1907.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Parking Lot Security Camera catches car accident on video


The video shows a basic accident that you will see in a parking lot all the time. A busy parking lot can be a perilous place where accidents are waiting to happen. This makes a parking lot the perfect place to use security cameras. A security camera may not be able to top the accident, but it will be your best evidence if there is any confusion in the accident.

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Monday, July 21, 2008

Bullet Security Cameras

Bullet CameraA Bullet Camera is a Security Camera that is in the shape of a cylinder and they range from the size of a pop can to the size of a tube of lipstick. Bullet Cameras are very popular in today’s market due to the fact that they are very cheap and easy to install.

Why are they called Bullet Cams?
Bullet Cams are often referred to as either a helmet camera, micro video camera, lipstick camera, or bullet camera. They are most commonly referred to as a bullet camera. They received this name because they resemble a bullets shell casing.

Bullet Cameras are becoming more an more popular due to the fact that they are one of the most cost effective solutions for CCTV monitoring. They provide great quality for a low cost. Also the fact that most average in size of only 2 inches makes them a very discrete security camera. Bullet Cameras are also able to function in both indoors and outdoors and are able to function in low light and normal environments.

When buying a bullet camera another thing you might want to keep in mind is trusted manufacturers. It is just like buying the name brand computer like dell over some off brand no name computer. You just want to make sure you are getting the best quality for your money. Some trusted name brands you can count on include: Cop professional CCTV, Ever Focus and KT&C.

Another great selling point about the bullet Cameras is they are almost always ready to go right out of the box. The camera typically is already assembled with the casing, camera, lens and the IR emitters built into the camera their usually is nothing for you to worry about except where to mount the camera.

To learn more about the bullet Camera or if you would like to buy one visit our bullet camera page on CameraSecurityNow.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Surveillance at the Democratic National Convention

CCTV Security for the Democratic National ConventionWhen the Democratic National Convention comes to Denver in August, there will be new security camera systems installed to deter crime. On the 14th of July, Denver City Council approved an agreement with Avrio Group for the installation and maintaining of a security system. The agreement was worth over $940,000.

The new system will be an addition to the existing HALO (High Activity Location Observation) system that is currently in place. Some technology being considered is video feed from the cameras being fed to police cruisers. Many of Denver residents are questioning the effectiveness of having so much security, some even worry about privacy. City Officials assure them that the security will help with security and safety and that technology on the cameras keep them from looking in windows, homes, and stores. Federal funds will be used to repay the city eventually for the additions.

Thursday, July 03, 2008

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