Just as the Internet has revolutionised the way that people share information, data networks are transforming the cost and convenience of delivering video for applications ranging from security, monitoring, medical and machine vision to videoconferencing and so-called web attractions.

 

With IP (internet protocol) as the native language of the Internet, it is becom­ing easier, more flexible and cost effec­tive than ever for businesses to survey, monitor and act on video pictures from any location, however remote.

 

CCTUNG has recognized the impact that networks will have on users of video everywhere. Therefore we have launched a new generation of solutions that will make the networked transmission and management of video a reality and that will accompany the user to switch from analogue to digital enabling capture, transmission, storage of video in digital format.

 

By embedding IP functionality within a device like a video camera or a video server, companies like Sony are creating a new generation of products that can be connected to any computer network, the Internet, or corporate Intranets. Monitoring and management of net­worked video devices can thus be accomplished easily via a PC and web browser, eliminating the need for dedi­cated switchers and video monitor hardware. In addition with the use of Wireless Technology it even obviates the need for cabling.

 

User Benefits

 

• Integration into existing network

• Real-time communication

• Low maintenance of digital transmission and archiving

• Multiple functionality at low cost

• Increased security of private or public properties in any place and at any time

• Easy image management

• Access to multiple video sources

• Built-in motion detection and advanced alarm handling

• Automatic configuration of alarm events via direct video streams to remote image libraries and sending of e-mail messages, or SMS's to emergency staff.

 

Surveillance

The current merger of analogue and digital worlds is particularly true in the surveillance application where existing systems need to integrate the IT environment, thus enriching the existing CCTV (closed-circuit television) sys­tems with new functions and more flexibility at a lower cost. IP camera and video server solutions are ideal for sharing high-quality video streams over existing computer networks. IP video cameras are being integrated in security systems where traditional CCTV video cameras are already used. The video can be monitored and controlled through a standard web browser or dedicated application software. Video servers form the link between the traditional CCTV market and the IP market.

 

Application areas

 

• Security: surveillance of car parks, hotel lobbies, building halls, buildings, public places etc

• Industry: surveillance of stock, car parks, ware­houses, receptions etc

• Data Center: surveillance of network equip­ment, access control for staff etc

• Private property: surveillance of houses, yachts, garages etc

 

The attractiveness of a web site can be further increased by quality live video that will capture the eye and enhance the imagination. Posting real-time images on a network (very often Internet) is what makes the web attraction application so popular these days.

 

Connecting directly to your computer network, a camera can be used for transmitting live images to the whole Internet community, examples are: -

 

• Tourism: ski resorts, hotels, holiday resorts, mon­uments, city centers, zoos, theme parks etc

• Events: concerts, sports events etc

• Public information: live weather conditions, exhibi­tions, road traffic levels etc

• Being able to view a process-taking place in your professional environment:  (factory, construction work, etc.) while working from home or at your desk in the office can save you both time and money. A network camera or video server over-viewing a par­ticular process allows video images to be transmitted and made available to several users over a local network, or by your company Intranet community, at any time and from any location.

• Monitoring: of construction work, production lines, industrial process, nursery, child care, ani­mal conditions (veterinary, zoos), queues at cashier in local super market etc