Megapixel Cameras

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HDcctv Advocate Explains Format

August 1, 2009

HDcctv Alliance, an industry group that launched in June, says it will make its proposed high definition video surveillance standard (HDcctv Interoperability Specification 1.0) publicly available in September. The gist of the consortium is to offer the marketplace a cheaper alternative to IP megapixel cameras. Todd Rockoff, chairman of the HDcctv Alliance, offers further insight.

Why Image Quality Matters In Megapixel Cameras

July 14, 2009

The transition from analog to network video cameras changes the rules of image resolution. "Standard" network video (also known as VGA or Video Graphics Array, and roughly equivalent to what users were accustomed to with analog technology standards) is still the most common definition for network cameras, but higher resolutions are possible using today's megapixel technology.

IQinVision Receives Lenel Factory Certification

June 15, 2009

IQinVision, a maker of high-performance megapixel IP security cameras, intelligent network cameras, and IP video recording systems, has received Lenel factory certification for its interface to OnGuard 2008 and OnGuard 2008 Plus.

Making the Most of Megapixel’s Marvels

June 8, 2009

Gang way, the Megapixel Revolution is upon us! No, it’s not the latest “Transformer” movie blockbuster but rather the coined phrase signifying the arrival of superior video surveillance technology. This, the first of a four-part series, has been designed to transform you into an expert on the topic.

Compression Is in Session

June 1, 2009

Raul Calderon, vice president of strategic relations for Glendale, Calif.-based Arecont Vision, a supplier of megapixel cameras that utilize H.264, discusses the technology.

Arecont, Genius Vision Digital Form Camera-NVR Partnership

May 15, 2009

A collaborative effort has been formed between Arecont Vision and Genius Vision Digital Inc. (GVD) to establish interoperability between Arecont's H.264 megapixel cameras and GVD's M630-1000 Enterprise Level HD NVR platform.

Bright Ideas for Picture Perfect Video

April 24, 2009

There is nothing more frustrating than having a video surveillance system capture footage of an incident, only to find that the images are unusable due them being too dark, too light or having too much glare. When this occurs, the culprits are most often the lighting, the wrong type of camera being deployed or the improper placement of a camera.

Avigilon Subway Platform

April 14, 2009

Avigilon captured footage at a subway station's loading platform by pairing its five mega-pixel HD Series camera and Control Center software to demonstrate the advantage of using higher-quality IP cameras that render excellent facial resolution of people in the scene, according to the company, which provided the footage.

Avigilon Airport Check-In

April 14, 2009

Avigilon captured footage at an airport check-in line by pairing its 16 mega-pixel HD Series camera and Control Center software to demonstrate the advantage of using higher-quality IP cameras that render sufficient detail to read the departure information board as well as identify passengers checking in for departing flights, according to the company, which provided the footage.

Avigilon Airport Food Court

April 14, 2009

Avigilon captured footage at an airport food court by pairing its five megapixel HD Series camera and Control Center software to demonstrate the advantage of using higher-quality IP cameras. The result shows superior facial and event detail throughout a large scene, according to the company, which provided the footage.

The Roadmap to IP Video

April 13, 2009

The security surveillance market is changing. A system that simply solves today’s problems is not enough. Integrators need to make choices that provide customers an upgrade path that is forward-compatible with IP architecture.

In View of Verified Alarms

March 1, 2009

Keith Jentoft, president of RSI Video Technologies, a provider of remote monitoring solutions, assumes the “Hot Seat” this month to discuss issues arising from alarm verification.

Convergence Channel: H.264 Helps Megapixel Go Mainstream

March 1, 2009

Normally, things being “in” and then “out” faster than the blink of an eye is an idea found in the fashion industry or Hollywood. Yet we have just witnessed it happen in our ...

Day/Night Demystified

March 1, 2009

Mere mortals see only visible light, whereas security cameras can see both visible and infrared (IR) light. Many light sources including ...

I Can See Clearly Now

October 1, 2008

High definition imaging coupled with H.264 compression is pushing the envelope ...

Slick System Secures Oil Company

July 1, 2008

With the price of barrels hitting record highs, it’s a good time to be in the oil business. Just ask Convergint Technologies, which benefited from serving a major petroleum industry client that viewed having the best possible security solution as being ...

Optimizing Your Optics

May 1, 2008

When it comes to purchasing security cameras, there are so many numbers and specifications for the end user to be aware of that it is easy to lose sight of the main objective — finding a camera that gives the best ...

Megapixel Has a Mega Future

May 1, 2008

In recent years, the new Big Thing at trade shows has been IP-enabled cameras. Now, a new Thing is here — the megapixel camera. Basically a high-definition, or extremely high resolution camera, the megapixel has taken the industry by storm, providing higher quality ...

OnSSI Technology Enhances IP Cameras

January 3, 2008

OnSSI has combined its IP camera control capabilities with StarDot Technologies’ megapixel imaging technology, facilitating monitoring and minimizing bandwidth requirements.

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