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Different types of cameras
31-05-2017
CCTV : Closed circuit television utilizes video security cameras to capture and transmit video feeds to a central location on a specific number of monitors. HD CCTV : Also known as HD-SDI, High Definition Closed Circuit Television is an industry standard for transmitting uncompressed HD video (up to 1080p) over coaxial cable which allows for IP quality video over an analog infrastructure. Dome Camera : A type of camera that is known for its dome-like shape and one of the most commonly used security Camera types. Their sleek, inconspicuous profile makes dome cameras an ideal camera for discrete video surve
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Backup Your CCTV Camera Footage (Part I)
29-05-2017
In a world of technology, data is the most valuable resource. One of such meta datas is your CCTV security surveillance recordings. You can protect this data with backup. There are three basic types of backups; full, incremental and differential. Full backup A full backup is a full copy of the entire data set. Full backups provide the best protection; however, due to its time consuming nature and large storage requirement, most organizations use this type of backup on a periodic basis. This leaves the organization susceptible to data loss between two backups. Incremental backup Incremental backups were intro
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Mumbai Crime: Two shoot man dead; murder caught on CCTV
26-05-2017
Mumbai – Police studying CCTV footage that shows two unknown bike-borne assailants, who shot a 40-year-old fruit seller dead at his home in Mira Village. Read more: http://www.mid-day.com/articles/mumbai-crime-two-shoot-man-dead-murder-caught-on-cctv/18145171
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Megapixel
24-05-2017
Megapixel : 1,000,000 pixels and also the measure of the amount of display elements in digital display or camera. Megapixel and multi-megapixel security cameras capture video footage at a significantly higher resolution than their analog counterparts, i.e. a 1.3 megapixel IP camera captures 1,300,000 pixels in a single frame (1280×1024), 2 megapixel captures 2,000,000 pixels in a single frame (1920×1080) etc.
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5 Benefits of Body Cameras
22-05-2017
1. Better capability and quality of evidence collection. Body worn cameras are especially useful in accurately collecting and preserving the evidence at the accidents or crime scenes. Further, they help to settle any bias and resolve any conflicting accounts from victims, criminals and the witnesses. Since body worn cameras capture everything as investigating officers of law interrogate and investigate numerous people, often repeating details in courts. 2. Source of evidence. In cases when victims or witnesses are not forthcoming or unwilling to testify in courts, footage from body worn camer
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15 Air India Staffers' Statements Recorded, CCTV Footage Obtained: Police
19-05-2017
New Delhi – CCTV footage and videos that captured the alleged assault onboard airlines helped in investigations. The incident led to widespread condemnation and outrage with the purported video clip of the episode going viral on social media. Read more: http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/15-air-india-staffers-statements-recorded-cctv-footage-obtained-police-1674204
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DVR & NVR
17-05-2017
DVR : Digital video recorders capture and store video feeds produced by analog security cameras onto a hard drive. DVRs come in two types, standalone units similar to your cable box and PC-based towers that are specifically built computers with a DVR card to convert the video signal into data to be stored on a hard drive. NVR : Network video recorders capture and store video feeds produced by network IP cameras. Most NVRs come with software which allows immense versatility through a variety of features that can be used to automate aspects of your security operations. NVRs come in standalone units and PC based v
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10 Important features to check before buying a Video Door Phone
15-05-2017
With increase in crime rates, everyone is vigilant about the safety and security of their homes and their loved ones. Video door phones empower your loved ones to protect themselves and your home from intruders. But how do you know which video door phone to purchase? Here’s a list of important features you must check before buying a video door phone: 1. Touch screens – These make for a very user friendly interface and are stylish too. They are easy to use and allow for effortless operating. 2. Do not disturb – Want to sleep in or do work without any disturbances? This feature a
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Pune university software to map tell-all signs of criminals on road
12-05-2017
Pune – Center for Intelligent Systems, a department of Savitribai Phule Pune University, is developing a software that tracks mischievous behavior of pedestrians and drivers at junctions through surveillance cameras and issuing alerts. Principal investigator Aditya Abhyankar said,Based on the videos recovered from CCTV footage, we have tailored the software to capture particular gestures of people involved in, say crimes like robberies. Read more:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/pune-university-software-to-map-tell-all-signs-of-criminals-on-road/articleshow/58230787.cms
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Multimode Fiber
10-05-2017
An optical fiber with a larger core (typically 50 or 62.5 microns) than singlemode fiber. The core is made of plastic or glass fibers. It is the most commonly used fiber for cabling short distances as used in LANs. The name multimode comes from the fact that light rays travel down multiple reflective paths (modes) within the fiber. This allows light to enter the core at different angles, making it easier to connect to broader light sources such as LEDs (light emitting diodes). Fiber optic interfaces and multimode fiber-based transmission systems are less expensive than those based on singlemode fiber. However, the
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