Panasonic IP video

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Panasonic i-Pro smart HD.

Panasonic have recently unveiled a new division within its organization called PSNE or if you prefer the full version, Panasonic System Networks Europe. The new division formed in January of this year (2010) and is seen by many forward thinking in the CCTV industry as a very clever move.

Quite simply Panasonic have realized that CCTV as we know it today will look very different in the future. By recognising that the convergence of telecommunications, security and imaging products all needing to come under one portfolio, they have sent a message to the market place. They see  IP video systems integrating with various different edge devices including epos point of sale, industrial and medical cameras as well as home networking products as the way foward.

With this new focus on IP based technology they have produced some excellent network video cameras that are designed to suit just about every application. This has been named the i-Pro smartHD. This range of  IP cameras and monitoring systems means they can easily integrate older analogue products seamlessly with the new IP video based systems.

NVR’s within the new portfolio include the WJ-ND400, WJ-ND300A and the WJ-ND200 all the new equipment is of course ONVIF compliant.

Panasonic trail Axis now a very close second in the sale of IP Camera and ip video systems and see that although the market is still split 80% 20% heavily in favour of analogue camera solutions the trend towards network video systems is an irresistible force. This is now driving many CCTV camera manufacturers to look very closely at what Panasonic are able to achieve in this next year or two, especially as the CCTV market place is thought to be worth anything upwards of 350 million pounds this year.

With IT mangers now taking ownership of newly installed Network video systems the design of any IP video system needs to ensure that the ITC department is kept happy. Getting the IT manager on board as we all know is going to be half the battle when specifying IP surveillance systems however this is becoming easier, especially with Panasonic giving heavy behind the scenes support for its network of dealers.

To ensure Panasonic are able to get their message across to the general public they have invested heavily in the London 2012 Olympics so their famous catchphrase “ideas for life” will soon be ingrained in the thoughts of many installers and new customers who will inevitably start to migrate from analogue to IP camera solutions. Probably an awful lot sooner than they think!

Dual path IP signalling for CCTV

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Emizon.

Dual path IP signalling is a prerequisite now in all intruder alarm scenarios, for many years now insurers have insisted on it and it is one of the most important security measures employed within the industry. Also one that gives early warning of a potential break in and is crucial in limiting losses.

Emizon TCD

It is strange therefore, that CCTV systems do not seem to have the same level of security applied to their signalling path to a central station. Most CCTV systems rely on an unmonitored ASDL line, this seems totally inadequate when you consider what CCTV systems are expected to protect in the way of value, especially when being used to confirm external intrusions into compounds and other external areas where goods of high value are stored.

With the IP CCTV revolution currently underway, Emizon 21 have an ideal answer to any line cuts that may occur. They do this by providing dual path signalling using the broadband telephone line and a secondary GPRS route. Using the first secure  IP monitoring solution on the market, Emizon have shown innovation and an insight into the future of IP communication.

So with most telephone lines now going over to broadband , Emizon can provide excellent value for any dual path signalling solution, whether they be for existing, new intruder alarms or CCTV

IP CCTV regulation and certification

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IP CCTV regulation.

IP video system, IP surveillance system, Networked camera system, Networked surveillance system. No one has yet to actually decide what the CCTV system that we know today is going to be called . CCTV is not really an option because it is no longer a closed CCT system.
Networked security cameras are here and over the next 5 years will start to dominate the security industry’s thoughts. However there are other industry sectors beginning to realize that there are big opportunities out there. Those  from the IT and networking industries are good examples. Excitement is rising amongst these groups as they find it more and more easy to steal business from under the noses of the security world.One important fact however that everyone seems to be overlooking at present is standards. As we know the NSI currently keep a tight rein on us, the installers and ensure sites are audited and certificated to a very high standard. But who is going to enforce this upon Telecoms companies who suddenly decide that IP video is now part of their portfolio. Insurance companies have never successfully driven business to get a certified cctv system installed unlike they have in the intruder market and so in the past it was the fear of cowboys that drove many big companies to push their business the way of CCTV companies who had transparently high standards and thus a good reputation.However, economics are now the driving force behind any companies decision as what kind of surveillance system they will buy. This is now heavily biased in the favour network installers who will issue no certification and although they would be bound by their own high standards to do a good job may not be as aware or even worried about basic security factors that always need to be applied when installing a CCTV system.This leaves CCTV installers in a highly vulnerable position, one that if they fail to address now, will leave many seriously struggling to stay in business. Manufactures will need to seek out new contacts as well or they could find that their rather large investment into IP products could be very abruptly trumped by the likes of Cisco and others like them. These large IT houses must be happily sat back waiting for the world of IP video systems to very simply, deliver itself at their feet.

CCTV acronyms

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Megapixel IP video systems.
Over the next few days we will be looking at some of the features that are being built into the latest IP Megapixel cameras in order to show some of the major benefits that can be achieved through this new technology. Firstly below we list some of the acronyms being used and what they actually mean.  There is nothing worse than a 3 letter abbreviation that everyone is talking about but no one has actually told you.!
PVO progressive video output – essentially this ensures clearer images and less motion blur ABS adaptive black stretch – increases visibility of subjects in dark areas.
WDF wide dynamic feature – a feature within an ip camera used to reproduce a balanced image when looking at at areas of high contrast, such as doorways.
ABF – auto back focus – automatically adjusts the back focus to ensure crisp images day and night without the need to manually adjust this at the camera.
DNR – digital noise reduction – in low light conditions there is a need to amplify images this also however amplifies any noise on the picture.  DNR technology reduces the noise viewed by the end user.
AIS – auto image stabilizer – cancels out vibrations on the image caused during windy conditions.
MSV- multi streamed video – IP cameras come equipped to send video streams to more than one location at reduced bandwidth if necessary.
VMD – video motion detection – when changes in the view of the camera are detected an alarm can be raised to alert an operator or start recording on an NVR
Just a few listed above and many more round the corner we suspect as the technology advances so more and more features and those dreaded three letter acronyms will be introduced.

Integrated CCTV transport conference 2010

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Integrated CCTV solutions are seen as the key to improving security and safety on transport systems. Groups from all over the UK have expressed an interest on how CCTV will do this.

The Integrated CCTV and transport conference (2010) brings together System integrators and key transport groups so the latest developments within the world of CCTV can be exhibited.

CCTV systems deployed on train networks, buses, coaches and metros can be more intelligently used and the conference will help to show major players within the transport market exactly how.

The conference is held in London so if you are currently experiencing problems on your transport network and want to know how to solve them. keep the 24th and 25th of November free to attend.

Click here to find out how to register.