Samsung Techwin launches 1.3-MP, compact, flat network dome

Editor / Provider: Samsung Techwin | Updated: 10/2/2012 | Article type: Security 50

Samsung has added a space saving 1.3 Megapixel flat dome camera to its ‘affordable' LiteNet HD network camera series.

Measuring just 100 x 115 x 42mm, the SND-5010 is designed to provide an affordable HD video surveillance solution for environments where there may be limited space, such as in lifts, entrance lobbies, stair wells, small shops and transport applications.

“As is the case with the other six models in the LiteNet camera series, the SND-5010 is ideal for applications where a large number of HD cameras may be required,” said Tim Biddulph, IP Product Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. “Regardless however of the number of cameras, the SND-5010's low price point enables it to be considered as a cost alternative to analogue cameras at locations where there may be a need to capture evidence grade images.”

The ONVIF compliant SND-5010 supports H.264 and MJPEG compression methods, providing the option to simultaneously stream images to multiple locations at various frame rates and resolutions up to 1.3 megapixel (1280 x 1024) and it also supports 16:9 HD (1280 x 720) display. A number of users are therefore able to monitor live images at one location, record video evidence at another location, or view live and recorded images on a Smartphone or iPhone via the Samsung iPOLiS application.

The SND-5010, which is equipped with a 3mm fixed lens, has a scene change tampering feature which creates an alert if, for example, paint is sprayed on a camera lens or if there is unauthorised movement of a camera away from its usual field of view.

Despite its compact size, the SND-5010 is packed full of user and installer friendly features, including four programmable Motion Detection zones, 12 programmable Privacy Zones and PoE (Power over Ethernet). It also has a Day/Night feature which automatically configures the camera to capture either colour or B/W images depending on the prevailing lighting conditions, and utilises third generation Samsung Super Noise Reduction (SSNR) to eliminate image noise in low light conditions to enable bandwidth and recording space savings.

Fully compatible with Samsung's license free NET-i-Viewer software, the SND-5010 has a multi–language web page for easy set up.

The other models in the Samsung LiteNet line-up are:
SNB-5001 - 1.3 megapixel network camera
SND-5011 - 1.3 megapixel network dome camera with 3mm fixed lens
SND-5061 - 1.3 megapixel network dome camera with 3~8mm varifocal lens
SNB-7001 - 3 megapixel Full HD network camera
SND-7011 - 3 megapixel Full HD network dome camera with 3mm fixed lens
SND-7061 - 3 megapixel Full HD network dome camera with 3~8mm varifocal lens

Axis Communications introduces affordable panoramic cameras

Editor / Provider: Axis Communications | Updated: 9/26/2012 | Article type: Security 50

Axis Communications presents 360° fixed mini dome cameras with a 5 megapixel sensor that enables detailed, high-quality 360° or 180° panoramic views of wide areas. The competitively priced indoor AXIS M3007-PV and AXIS M3007-P Network Cameras provide retail stores, hotels, schools and offices with cost-effective solutions to getting wide overviews that help users detect activities and track the flow of people.

“Axis' new 360° fixed cameras give price-sensitive market segments the option of using just one camera to get the big picture, with great details, at an affordable price,” says Erik Frannlid, Director of Product Management, Axis Communications. “The cameras also have substantial capacity for intelligent video applications and support a range of video management software including the complimentary AXIS Camera Companion.”

The cameras, which are the latest additions to the AXIS M30 Series, can be mounted on ceilings for 360° overviews or on walls for 180° panoramic views. Both AXIS M3007-PV and AXIS M3007-P support several viewing modes, including 360° overview in 5 megapixel resolution, as well as horizontal panoramic views and quad views that have been dewarped for easy viewing. The quad view mode is suitable, for instance, when the camera is positioned at an intersection of corridors. The cameras also provide view area modes that allow users to digitally pan, tilt and zoom in on areas of interest. Multiple streams in H.264 and Motion JPEG can be sent simultaneously.

AXIS M3007-PV—as with the recently announced AXIS M3006-V and the launched AXIS M3004-V and AXIS M3005-V cameras in the series—is a vandal and dust-resistant fixed dome camera. AXIS M3007-P, which has a different outer shell with no cover over its lens, is an extremely discreet camera that can be mistaken for a smoke detector.

AXIS M3007-PV/-P cameras come focused at delivery, which shortens the installation time. They are also fitted with a 2 m (6.6 ft.) network cable and support Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af), which eliminates the need for power cables and reduces installation costs.

AXIS M3007-PV/-P offers considerable support for the installation of intelligent video applications through the AXIS Camera Application Platform. In addition, the cameras' built-in microSDHC card slot enables several days of recording to be stored locally on a memory card. When local storage is used together with the free AXIS Camera Companion, users have an easy way to remotely view and manage video from up to 16 cameras per site.

Chinese temple, garden in California protects relics and visitors with Hikvision solution

Editor / Provider: Hikvision | Updated: 9/21/2012 | Article type: Security 50

Oroville Chinese Temple & Garden
Up north of Sacramento, in the city of Oroville, the Chinese Temple stands as a California landmark and an epitome of Chinese culture. Playing the role of a museum, it is home to hundreds of priceless Chinese artifacts, including embroidered tapestries, parade parasols, medicinal herbs, and gold among others. Beyond its rich cultural heritage, the Temple is also open to public and provides worship services for devotees far and beyond the city. Thousands have flocked to the Temple during traditional Chinese festivals to offer their prayers and immerse in its tranquil and spiritual surroundings. Its traditional architecture and intricate decorations have earned its listing on the National Register of Historic Places and as a key attraction by locals and tourists alike.

A lack of watchful eyes
The Temple showcases a wealth of Chinese relics for public viewing. Visitors are spoilt with a seemingly endless array of Chinese culture. However, the limited number of staff and the lack of a large organized security department make the Temple highly prone to theft and burglary. The layout of the buildings resembles traditional Chinese architecture with pillars and angles that make it challenging for caretakers to monitor activities when it is flooded with visitors. Reliance on public law enforcement is not an efficient solution due to lag between the times of reporting and the arrival of law enforcers. It is no wonder that the Temple faces a nearly insurmountable challenge of extending its watchful eyes over petty crimes, intelligently camouflaged by wave after wave of visitors. Loss and damage to property are unthinkable!

Defending spiritual grounds
All is not lost. When there's a will, there's a way. Turning to modern technology, Hikvision's centralized security camera system emerged as a perfect solution to the Chinese Temple's growing need for surveillance. Hikvision is a China-based premier supplier of state-of-the-art digital surveillance technologies with satisfied clients and success stories spread across the world. The Temple opted to use Hikvision's DS-2CD752 (I)FB(H) and DS-2CD762(I)FB(H) vandal proof network dome cameras to defend its spiritual premises.

The sizes of the DS-2CD752(I)FB(H) and DS-2CD762(I)FB(H) network cameras are 160mm x 134mm (6.30”×5.30”), sufficiently small to be discretely mounted on the ceilings, so as to avoid the public eye and yet provide quality supervision of the premises. The DS-2CD752(I)FB(H) is a 2.0 megapixel camera with an angle view of 101° - 30.4°, while the DS-2CD762(I)FB(H) has a 89° - 24° angle, providing a wide viewing range. Both cameras support audio and video streams, with maximum image resolutions of 1600 x 1200 and 1280 x 960 respectively. More importantly, they support Ethernet technologies and can be combined with other Hikvision products to form more comprehensive security solutions.

A comprehensive solution for a complex layout
The cameras enable the Temple to closely monitor all activities within its premises, including the dark corners, with minimal manpower, thus saving costs and minimizing the use of human resources. Both cameras can be linked to an alarm system so as to provide surveillance around the clock. A small security task force is sufficient to monitor activities at the Temple through the meticulous lens of the cameras. Unauthorized activities and emergency events such as vandalism and injury can be easily spotted through their high resolutions. Security personnel can then trigger the necessary alarm to alert the Temple and neighboring law enforcement agencies. This is particularly useful during Chinese festivals when unlawful behavior can easily go unnoticed amidst the ceaseless crowds. Vice Mayor Thil Chan Wilcox, who holds the Temple dear to her heart given the historical links between its history and her family, was immensely impressed by the capabilities of Hikvision's technologies. She commented on the simplicity and depth of the solution. “The cameras are very powerful and easily put up. A perfect fit for the layout. Without them, it would have been impossible to monitor everything that's going on,” she said. Indeed, even the most unnoticeable gestures from visitors could not escape the watchful lens of the strategically positioned cameras. All it takes is a staff member or two to peruse the screens from the office and everything is within the Temple's control. The wide coverage of the cameras also came as a surprise to Hikvision's installation officer, Larry Tracy. He explained that they “installed fewer cameras than originally intended because they worked far better than expected.”

Even the weather is overcome
Humidity, dust, and heat, are a bane to electronic devices. The intricate circuitry of many electronics has often fallen prey to the hands of Mother Nature. However, the design team of Hikvision has taken careful consideration of these issues. The robust physical designs of these network cameras enable them to withstand wide temperature ranges under different weather conditions, thereby reducing maintenance costs in the process.

No more malfunctioning in bad weather, no more routine checks for operational issues. These network cameras provide the same optimum performance regardless of the weather. Temple staff members have praised their rugged designs: A single installation for sustainable satisfaction. Just set them up and let them do their work. It is no wonder that staff members can set their minds at ease for the foreseeable and unforeseeable future.

Hikvision launches 600-TVL DIS analog cameras

Editor / Provider: Hikvision | Updated: 9/20/2012 | Article type: Security 50

Hikvision announces the release of its new and improved DIS series analog cameras – the DS-2CE1582P(N)-VFIR3 600TVL IR Bullet Camera and the DS-2CE5582P(N)-VFIR3 600TVL DIS IR Dome Camera. Both of these new, and affordable, analog models offer higher resolution and ultra low illumination, which instantly make them extremely competitive in overall analog camera market.

Developed by Hikvision, the DIS (Digital Image System) series boasts advanced features, such as image quality, power consumption, and greater overall system stability. Features such as these are helping Hikvision reinvent how customers view analog technology.

Additionally, both cameras in the DIS family feature a 1/3” DIS image sensor with 600TVL ultra-high horizontal resolution. Compared with conventional analog cameras, which only offer 480 / 540 TVL horizontal resolution, these new cameras provide higher video quality and improved image detail.

These units employ a vari-focal lens, which benefits users by allowing easier focusing without requiring any movement in the initial camera set-up. Moreover, the two cameras incorporate excellent low-light performance with a minimum illumination of 0.1Lux @ F1.2 (with AGC on) and 0 Lux with IR. Armed with this advantage, they are able to deliver superb quality images for objects within 40 meters (131 feet) under low-light conditions or even in total darkness.

Of note, the DS-2CE1582P(N)-VFIR3 and DS-2CE5582P(N)-VFIR3 are able to operate in weather conditions ranging from -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F) without an external heater, which greatly enhances camera stability in virtually any working environment. Furthermore, the power consumption requirement is as low as 4W (6.5W with IR cut filter on), providing additional working flexibility. Rounding out these units, Hikvision's IP66-rated housing additionally protects the cameras from external elements, such as rain or dusty environments found in harbors, industrial parks, and the like.

Brazilian palace gets comprehensive coverage from Hikvision total solution

Editor / Provider: Hikvision | Updated: 9/17/2012 | Article type: Security 50

Within the heart of Brazil's Federal District lies the capital city of Brasilia: a location where the nation's core governmental institutions and facilities are located. But, nestled among these governmental buildings sits Itamaraty Palace - the head office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Naturally, as Brazil's direct connection to the rest of the world, this facility takes on an additional dimension of security importance. In 2010, the decision was made to secure this facility with a state-of-the-art surveillance program; and as such, 2011 brought a series of Hikvision products into Itamaraty Palace – marking the first instance of a Brazilian governmental facility to enjoy this level of high-tech surveillance protection.

The Bread & Butter of Palace Security Befitting such an important building, Hikvision rolled out four different high-tech cameras to provide ideal coverage over a variety of specific locations and varying circumstances. This comprehensive package included the DS-2CD7133-E VGA Vandal-proof Network Mini Dome Camera, the DS-2CD712F-E Network Dome Camera, the DS-2DF1-516 Network High Speed Dome, and the DS-2DF1-517-B WDR Network High Speed Dome.

“Each of these Hikvision models was selected for a precise purpose. But, they all have in common the same great Hikvision technology, providing both 24/7 surveillance and 24/7 confidence – exactly what a project of this stature required,” noted Alvaro de Souza, CCTV manager at VMI Sistemas de Seguranca – Hikvision's official distributor in Brazil; and an integration partner in this project.

In the case of the DS-2CD7133-E VGA Network Mini Dome Camera, this model was placed in a variety of locations throughout the facility. “We needed a small camera, something not immediately noticeable, to place in both indoor and outdoor locations,” explained Mr. Souza.

But, this versatility required a unique technology-set to successfully accomplish its goal in these many different locations: “For example, for units placed on the roof – both inside and out – required the DS-2CD7133-E to provide excellent coverage ... as well as the ability to see wide areas of real estate, due to sight-obstruction issues from ongoing construction,” explained Mr. Souza.

This construction, a natural extention of the architecturally-beautiful Itamaraty Palace's 40 years of service, was an aspect that VMI took into account. Yet, regardless of any modifications achieved through modernization, nothing would change the fact that many of the conditions – indoors included – were not truly environmentally secure.

Fortunately, the vandal-proofing on these units also serve as weatherproofing, thereby allowing the DS-2CD7133-E to seamlessly operate in outdoor, semi-outdoor, and totally-indoor environments. Complimenting this vandal-proofing is a 1/4” progressive scan CMOS, H.264 / MPEG4 / MJPEG video compression, super-low illumination, a day / night auto switch, 3-axis adjustment, an IP66 rating, and PoE.

Securing the indoor corridors is Hikvision's DS-2CD712F-E Network Dome Camera. Chosen for its vari-focal lens, allowing precise focus and control in rooms of vastly varying dimensions, the DS-2CD712F-E's “proved perfect for this specific digital application,” Mr. Souza related.

Additionally, a high-performance Sony CCD, H.264 / MPEG-4 dual stream real-time video compression, SDHC card local storage, and support IE client for network preview all help the DS-2CD712F-E to overcome Itamaraty Palace's architectural challenges.

With the indoors already confidently secure, the outdoor arena required a different technological skill-set. Due to the differing circumstances, two Hikvision models were employed to provide coverage. The first was for low-light areas, such as the corners of buildings and parking areas – so, the DS-2DF1-516 Network High Speed Dome fit-this-bill perfectly.

Designed with up to a 36× optical zoom, a powerful PTZ control, 3D intelligent positioning and true day / night functionality all allow this camera to optimally track movement; such as individuals or automobiles moving – regardless of lighting conditions.

Finally, the outdoor compliment: Hikvision's DS-2DF1-517-B WDR Network High Speed Dome. With additional features, such as a 128× wide dynamic range, 3D noise reduction, and an IP66 rating; this unit is a perfect outdoor speed dome to “monitor non-controlled lighting environments,” Mr. Souza explained. “We installed the DS-2DF1-517-B for the borders of this building, where certain areas do not have much light, and others vary in brightness depending on the time of day. The low shutter of this model is ideal since it allows more light to enter the lens,” he contiuned.

American Dynamics HD IP series adopts Theia 5-MP telephoto lens

Editor / Provider: American Dynamics | Updated: 9/13/2012 | Article type: Security 50

American Dynamics, part of Tyco Security Products, has added Theia's SL940 megapixel telephoto lens to their lens offerings for their new Illustra 600 Series HD IP dome cameras.

American Dynamics selected Theia's SL940A 9 to 40mm, 5 megapixel, IR corrected lens as their telephoto offering with their Illustra 600/610 indoor/outdoor mini-dome cameras. The lens provides a unique combination of features in an unusually small package. With a 9 – 40mm focal range the lens offers a powerful optical zoom for high detail images far away and full 5 megapixel resolution for crisp detail in a compact 50mm length which fits perfectly in the Illustra's sleek mini-dome envelope.

According to Steve Carney, Director of Product Management-Video of Tyco Security Products for American Dynamics, "The addition of Theia's SL940 extends the reach of our HD cameras and expands the versatility of the Illustra IP camera line. With the 9-40mm lens, and a super high quality poly carbonate bubble on the mini-dome, this new camera can greatly reduce the need for costly trenching. Customers often pay significant costs to dig for cabling when typical cameras can't reach where they are needed. With 40mm of IR corrected lens, and a bubble that matches the lens in clarity, our cameras can now reach hundreds of feet from a mounted position on a building.”

The SL940A joins its sister SL183A lens, already offered with the Illustra series cameras. The SL183 lens employs Theia's award winning Linear Optical Technology to provide up to 117 degrees of undistorted horizontal field of view (HFOV) on the camera's sensor, enabling coverage of more area with a single camera, potentially reducing the overall cost of HD and IP system ownership. The SL183A is also only 50mm long.

According to Carney,” Theia's family of ultra wide non distortion lenses offer advantages in that they deliver the best wide angle image quality without barrel distortion or vignetting. They provide greater image resolution at the edges supporting improved motion search and other analytics functions. Just as with the integration of the SL183 with our Illustra mini-domes, American Dynamics is excited to extend its partnership with Theia Technologies with the integration of the SL940. From the widest of angles to the longest of shots, we are proud of the quality and versatility we offer our customers with the blend of Illustra megapixel expertise and Theia lens technology.”

IndigoVision zooms in with new 1080p HD PTZ

Editor / Provider: IndigoVision | Updated: 9/13/2012 | Article type: Security 50

The new BX500 HD PTZ Dome camera from IndigoVision provides customers with a high-resolution camera that is both ONVIF conformant and fully compatible with IndigoVision's Security Management Solution, SMS4. The camera, which is equipped with powerful optical zoom, enables customers to install a 1080p HD camera, with audio capability that benefits from the complete IndigoVision solution including its distributed architecture. Cameras can be located anywhere on the network and streamed to many users without the need for a central server. This distributed architecture enables a security system to be expanded easily and eliminates the single point of failure risk of central servers.

Speaking of the camera's versatility, Juan Salleg, President, EGC COLOMBIA, a major telecom company, said: “The new IndigoVision BX500 HD PTZ Dome provides us with a trusted ONVIF HD camera suitable for use in large outdoor areas where it can zoom in with great precision on specific areas and details. Working alongside IndigoVision's existing camera range, it also allows us to maximise the benefit of the complete solution.”

With a 20x optical zoom, the BX500 HD PTZ excels in the most challenging indoor and outdoor lighting conditions incorporating an auto mechanical IR filter for true day/night functionality. Designed to meet requirements for use over low bandwidth connections and with dual streaming functionality, it offers the ability to view and record locally in high resolution, as well as using a lower bitrate for remote viewing. User configurable resolution, framerate and bitrate are all part of the camera's in-built versatility, making for ease of use and adaptability for any network. The BX500 HD PTZ also allows customers to view live and recorded video from the camera within IndigoVision Control Center, SMS4's user interface.

The external camera has an IP66 rating for use in outdoor environments and a temperature rating of -30℃ to +50℃ (-22℉to 122℉). The internal version can operate over PoE, reducing installation time and costs. The BX500 HD PTZ Dome is a further expansion to IndigoVision's BX camera range, which includes HD Minidomes and an HD Bullet camera, and works seamlessly with the full IndigoVision IP camera offering and with SMS4.

Scottish museum shields exhibits with VCA Technology analytics

Editor / Provider: VCA Technology | Updated: 9/12/2012 | Article type: Commercial Markets

William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke would no doubt be impressed that a unique set of armour made over 460 years ago for him and his horse, is being watched over by security cameras equipped with VCA Technology Video Analytics, at Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Despite the fact that the priceless exhibit is the only known surviving set of amour of its kind, the Museum's curator has been determined to allow visitors to have an unobstructed view of the highly impressive artefact. With the risk of unintentional damage being caused by visitors getting too close to the exhibit in their enthusiasm to have a close up view of the magnificent workmanship carried out by 16th Century craftsmen, the Museum has put its trust in the detection capabilities of VCA Technology Video Analytics software, to alert security personnel to the danger.

The VCA Technology Video Analytics software has been configured to analyse the images captured by ceiling mounted dome cameras which are constantly monitoring the exhibit. An alarm is generated the moment anyone strays into a pre-defined detection zone, allowing security personnel to quickly respond by guiding the visitor to a safer distance away from the exhibit.

This solution is just one of a number of projects carried out by Glasgow based Visual Management Systems Ltd (VMS) for Glasgow Museums, where VCA Technology Video Analytics software has been applied.

VMS have provided an IP network based video surveillance system which utilises 200 cameras to monitor activity across all of the Glasgow Museum buildings. Security personnel are able to control and monitor live or recorded images captured by all the cameras via VMS' proprietary Titan Vision video management software platform which also acts as an integrated security management platform to provide visibility and control over a variety of other systems, including intruder and fire detection, HVAC and access control systems.

“In addition to helping protect the 1st Earl of Pembroke's suit of armour, the VCA Technology Video Analytics has assisted us to provide Glasgow Museums with a security solution which has generated cost savings of more than ￡500,000 a year, whilst equipping security personnel with a powerful tool to react quickly to any security incident, “said Graeme Anderson, Regional Business Manager of VMS. “At some of the buildings we have installed new cameras which incorporate the software, but we have also been able to upgrade existing camera capabilities where necessary, by linking them to VCA Technology encoders.”

At some of the Glasgow Museum buildings, such as the Riverside Transport Museum and the Burrell Collection, VCA Technology Video Analytics has been deployed as a highly reliable method of simultaneously accurately counting the number of visitors that stream through a large number of entrances. The statistical data gathered by the software, which can be configured to distinguish between adults and children, is used in support of Glasgow Museum's funding applications. The data can also be used to reduce costs by identifying busy and quite periods so that staff are efficiently deployed.

At other sites the software is being utilised to detect any unauthorised movement of exhibits as an early indicator that a theft may be taking place. From a potential terrorist activity point of view, it offers a feature which creates an alert if an item, such as a briefcase, is left unattended and is not moved for a defined period of time.

VMS have also taken advantage of VCA Technology Video Analytics' intruder detection capabilities to enhance Glasgow Museums' sophisticated out of hours detection system.

VCA Technology Video Analytics operates effectively with both indoor and outdoor cameras. The software can be used for a wide range of applications including intrusion detection, vehicle monitoring, abandoned object detection and loitering detection. It can even detect camera tampering and failure. The software can also be used to ensure Health and Safety compliance and is capable of indentifying potentially dangerous situations before they occur. Operators can be alerted, for example, when fire escapes are obstructed or when items are left in walkways.

Multiple overlapping detection lines and zones can be designated to ensure that only specific activity is recorded. Direction of movement is defined so that the software only triggers when individuals or objects move in a particular direction across a zone, or when they move into a zone but not when they leave it. A rapid 'learning time' of just two seconds means that images are detected and classified almost instantaneously.

“We found that the VCA Technology Video Analytics software was very easy to configure to match each of the building's requirements,” said Graeme Anderson. “Equally important, Glasgow Museums' control room operators, security personnel and facility managers have found that with very little training they can take full advantage of the highly valuable data collectively provided by the VCA Technology software and our Titan Vision video management platform.”

Glasgow Museums is the UK's largest local authority museum service with a collection of 1.2 million objects of national and international interest which are valued at over ￡400 million. The collection is curated in 13 different buildings most of which are themselves of outstanding significance. In addition to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the estate also includes the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre which is a 6,000 square metre environmentally controlled storage facility and visitor centre, and the Burrell Collection which can claim to be the UK's largest collection created by a single person. The estate receives approximately 2.6 million visitors every year.

Virginia health care group deploys Mobotix cams and sound detection

Editor / Provider: Mobotix | Updated: 9/12/2012 | Article type: Security 50

Mobotix announced that Valley Health, a non-profit health care group in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland, has deployed more than 100 Mobotix cameras across four of its six hospitals and now operates at least one of each type of Mobotix camera. Valley Health chose the Mobotix system to slowly replace its fleet of analog cameras, as well as reduce camera counts with panoramic views, streamline incident investigations with delivery of high-resolution images and allow for discreet camera placement.

Valley Health is utilizing the 360-degree views of Mobotix's Q24 cameras and the 6.2-megapixel potential of the D14 DualDome cameras to secure interior hallways, intersections and entrances. In addition, Mobotix M12 cameras provide superb perimeter security with day and night features from hospital rooftops.

“Using MOBOTIX cameras that have so many unique functions built in for a variety of unique applications is great, especially for larger customers,” said Kevin Ganczak, CTO, Executive Protection Systems, the project's integrator. “MOBOTIX cameras provide us and our customers with a lot of flexibility to find the best camera for the job and exceed customer expectations.”

Valley Health is also leveraging several Mobotix T24 Door Stations that are customized by EPS to replace one hospital's audio detection system. The T24s are configured to detect loud noises in the parking garage stairwells and alert authorities. The entire system is an upgrade over the hospital's previous sound detection system because it provides first responders with video of the scene, helping them to rule out false alarms and providing personnel with knowledge of the situation to enable the appropriate response.

“It's similar to those blue call boxes you often see around college campuses,” said Arthur Yow, Director of Safety and Security, Valley Health. “This is a great product because it gives us the sound detection we were searching for as well as the visual capabilities to weed out false alarms and prepare first responders. In addition, employees, patients and visitors can use it to contact authorities in non-emergency situations.”

Valley Health found additional ROI and utility by deploying MxControlCenter, professional video management software included with the purchase of Mobotix cameras at no additional charge. This allows the company to quickly and easily grant access to camera feeds for any employee who Page 1 / 2 might need it through a Web browser. Combined with the Mobotix decentralized approach to surveillance, it delivers a comprehensive security system at an extremely cost-effective price.

Axis introduces affordably priced, wide-angle, 3-megapixel, 1080p fixed dome

Editor / Provider: Axis Communications | Updated: 9/11/2012 | Article type: Security 50

Axis Communications presents a competitively priced 3-megapixel, vandal- and dust-resistant fixed mini dome camera with a wide-angle view and HDTV 1080p. The easy-to-install indoor AXIS M3006-V Network Camera has been designed to meet the video surveillance needs of price-sensitive market segments such as retail stores, hotels, schools and offices.

Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, today presents a competitively priced 3-megapixel, vandal- and dust-resistant fixed mini dome camera with a wide-angle view and HDTV 1080p. The easy-to-install indoor AXIS M3006-V Network Camera has been designed to meet the video surveillance needs of price-sensitive market segments such as retail stores, hotels, schools and offices.

“AXIS M3006-V has the performance, the easy installation features and the price to be an attractive offering for many market segments,” says Erik Fr?nnlid, Director of Product Management, Axis Communications. “The camera provides wide coverage, 3-megapixel images for superb details and HDTV 1080p for capturing movements clearly. It has considerable capacity for intelligent video applications, support for video management software such as the complimentary AXIS Camera Companion, and enables quick installation on walls or ceilings -all at a great price.”

AXIS M3006-V provides a viewing angle of 134°. When installed near a corner of a store, for instance, it offers complete coverage, enabling users to even look into the shelves on either side of the camera. Other viewing angles can be achieved through optional lenses.

With a 3-axis camera angle adjustment, the camera can be mounted on walls or ceilings, the direction of the camera can be easily adjusted and the image leveled. The camera also supports Axis' Corridor Format, enabling vertically oriented video streams that optimize coverage of areas such as corridors, hallways or store aisles.

AXIS M3006-V supports digital pan/tilt/zoom, which can be used as a “digital varifocal lens” that allows the angle of view to be adjusted remotely after the physical installation. The camera's digital PTZ, together with its support for multi-view streaming, enables different areas of a scene to be cropped from the full view and streamed simultaneously for viewing or recording—simulating several virtual cameras that can help minimize the bit rate and storage needs. Multiple streams in H.264 and Motion JPEG can be sent simultaneously.

The camera comes focused at delivery, which shortens the installation time. It has a 2 m (6.6 ft.) network cable attached and supports Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af), which eliminates the need for power cables and reduces installation costs. To enable the camera to better blend in with the environment, optional skins are available.

AXIS M3006-V offers substantial support for the installation of intelligent video applications through the AXIS Camera Application Platform. In addition, the camera's built-in microSDHC card slot enables several days of recording to be stored locally on a memory card. When local storage is used together with the free AXIS Camera Companion, users have an easy way to remotely view and manage video from up to 16 cameras per site.