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The Future of the Security Camera
Digital and wireless technology are standard protocol for many security cameras today. These developments have made owning security camera technology and video surveillance easier than ever. Unlike its analog predecessors, the technology in IP security cameras not only makes surveillance more accessible, also enables them to serve multiple purposes.
Traditionally, analog CCTV systems rely on a VCR-style recorder which encode security video footage onto magnetic tapes. These tapes are either stored for further review later, or re-used to maximize efficiency. However, in an event where footage needs to be accessed for review (in case of theft, intruders, or other transgression), going through hours of video tape can be tedious and ineffective. IP cameras utilizing DVR technology revolutionize this process, allowing security personnel to fast forward through hours of footage easily. DVR technology drastically reduces the amount of storage needed since all files are digital and stored on a server. This also means that file quality and integrity are no longer issues, because, unlike tapes, their quality will not lessen over time.
IP cameras are beginning to utilize video analytics in their security functions. Video analytics is a revolutionary process whereby cameras are configured with "intelligent" capabilities like facial recognition, motion detection and tracking, and the recognition of suspicious movements. These sophisticated developments allow cameras and security systems to become much more efficient. By tracking motion and visitor movement, video analytics eliminates the old-fashioned idea of a security guard watching monitors for suspicious behavior. With video analytics, the cameras do the work.
Video analytics will also present many interesting non-security options for businesses like retailers, museums, and government buildings. Their advanced movement tracking technologies can also help retailers track customers through their stores, helping determine traffic patterns and enabling them to organize their inventory to optimize sales. Time-related tracking and visitor counting technologies could also help stores make the most out of time-based events like sales and opening hours. All of these powerful statistical features can be done in conjunction with an advanced security operation with a wireless security network of IP cameras. |
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