Re: CCTV Cameras

["Jackcsg" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx>]

That's what I'm talking about!
You can either push New Technologies....
or be pulled along with them...
One will keep you in business


"J. Sloud" <jsloud@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On 28 Aug 2005 18:54:30 -0700, cctvbahamas@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> >Why would I use IP when I use twisted pair gear like NVT and Nitek, and
> >use Amplified Gear, which tie right into my rack mount DVR servers.
>
> Twisted pair is just another way of transmitting analog video signals.
> What I'm talking about is manipulating digital video.  Once video
> signals are encoded at the camera level, they can be transmitted like
> any other type of network data.  They can be viewed, recorded,
> manipulated, played back, etc at many different sites and in many
> different ways.  Virtual switches, muxes, and viewing workstations
> mean IP video is much more flexible and powerful that analog.  Don't
> worry, you'll learn about this stuff soon enough.
>
>
> >They come in expandable rack mount gear for 100% flexebility. And then
> >I get real high crisp quality. DVRs are expanable simply by adding more
> >cards.
>
> DVRs are not 100% flexible in the way I'm talking about.  With
> traditional DVR's you are limited by the location of the equipment.
> IP based systems allow you to record video anywhere on the network, at
> multiple sites on the network.  You can view and control any or all
> cameras with a workstation located anywhere in real time.  You can
> even decode the video signals back to analog and process them using
> traditional switches, muxes, DVR's, and monitors for legacy
> applications.
>
>
> >With the current IP technology DVRs will not get replaced.
>
> You're right in the limted world you know.  The customers I'm talking
> about have gigabit networks.  Bandwidth is the biggest challenge.
>
> >We
> >also use Network software that can view thousands of DVRs and cameras,
> >and record remotely if needed, with still having a DVR at the location
> >which is recording in high quality. Also we can view IP cameras if we
> >need to.
>
> Any common DVR can be connected to and used to view the cameras that
> are connected to it remotely.  However, true IP video allows each
> viewing to connect directly to individual cameras and to manipulate
> the video in ways not possible with traditional DVRs.
>
> >
> >Wireless should always be used as a last resort, for any application.
> >Wired will always be more reliable, especially with video.
>
> Wrong.  The best wireless stuff out there is more reliable than all
> but the most hardened cabled installations.  With wireless, you can
> create redundant signal paths.  IP video also allows you to record at
> the edge with remote video recorders, so if transmission is cut with
> the NVRs, you still have recording that is buffered and transmitted as
> soon as connectivity is restored.
> >
> >Care to discuss it more we have many threads on this over at:
> >www.cctvforum.com -  I dont wish to discuss it anymore on an "alarm"
> >forum.
>
> I spend enough time on the interent already without joining a web
> based CCTV forum.  Btw, this is a newsgroup, not a forum, and CCTV is
> certainly on-topic here since it's the fastest growing segment of our
> industry.
>
>
> Here's two real world examples of the use of wireless CCTV where
> cabled systems proved to be far too costly to implement or the
> customer liked the flexibility that wireless can provide:
>
> Case Study:
> Port of Oakland
>
> Addressing America's Seaports
>
>
> Situation
> After September 11th, the federal government declared port security an
> even higher priority and hurried to make funds available for security
> system upgrades. The Port of Oakland, one of the nation's strategic
> seaports, was among the first to receive security grants to improve
> the security of its facilities. In addition, several port tenants also
> received grants to support security enhancements to specific terminals
> or tenant security programs. The Port is made up of seven active
> container terminals and two intermodal rail facilities that move
> nearly 23 million metric revenue tons of food and materials between
> the United States and its international trading partners, Hawaii and
> U.S. Trust Territories.
>
>
> Solution
> The Port of Oakland received proposals from contractors nationwide,
> with bids ranging from a low of $10.9 million to a high of nearly $22
> million, significantly above its available budget. In April 2003, the
> Port of Oakland signed a $4.75 million maritime security enhancement
> contract with ADT® Security Services, Inc. To meet the security needs
> within the established budget, ADT developed an integrated security
> solution including automated access control, video surveillance,
> perimeter intrusion detection and an integrated communications
> infrastructure. Not only would ADT be providing the security systems,
> the team would be responsible for system maintenance, electronic
> access control enhancements and other sole source system expansions.
> The proposed system met all of the Federal Homeland Security criteria
> and commenced implementation shortly thereafter.
>
>
> Implementation
> ADT recruited Tyco sister company, Earth Tech, an industry leader and
> global provider of engineering, architecture, environmental,
> infrastructure development and facility operation services, to perform
> all of the construction management tasks. The team analyzed
> requirements and eliminated 31 miles of trenching through the use of
> an encrypted wireless network. This system schedule would save the
> Port millions of dollars in labor and expenses and reduce the
> possibility of terminal operation disruption during the installation
> process.
>
>
> Results
> The new baseline security management system includes firewalls,
> password-protected commands and control capabilities through a remote
> web-enabled management system for Port terminals. The integrated
> system will help ensure secure and fast communication among a variety
> of agencies in the event of an emergency.
> "Maintaining the safety and security of Port workers and visitors, and
> the integrity of our seaport operations are of paramount importance,"
> said Tay Yoshitani, executive director of the Port of Oakland. "This
> contract provides us an exciting opportunity to harness ADT's renowned
> experience and professionalism and the latest technologies available
> to deliver a superior integrated security operation at our maritime
> terminals."
>
>
> Here's another:
>
> ADT to Design and Install Video Intrusion Detection System at Boston's
> Logan International Airport
>
>
> BOCA RATON, Fla., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- ADT Security Services Inc., a
> unit of Tyco Fire & Security, today announced it was awarded the
> contract to provide a video intrusion detection and reporting system
> at Boston's Logan International Airport and other properties operated
> by the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport). The system will help
> monitor Massport's waterfront perimeter.
>
> The contract calls for the installation of sensor devices to detect
> perimeter movement, automated surveillance software from Atlanta-based
> VistaScape Security Systems, a wireless network and continuing system
> maintenance. Work on the project will begin immediately.
>
> "We were looking for a security solution that could seamlessly
> integrate the best of the proven security products on the market into
> one comprehensive system," said Dennis Treece, director of corporate
> security for the Massachusetts Port Authority, which operates Logan
> International. "We were happy to select ADT and VistaScape to meet
> this challenge."
>
> The system to be installed by ADT is capable of detecting intruders at
> night and during poor weather conditions. The detection devices will
> be integrated with VistaScape's SiteIQ(TM) automated surveillance
> software, which will automatically trigger an audible alarm when
> violations of security rules, such as movement in restricted areas,
> are detected. The automated surveillance software provides full-time
> monitoring of incoming video signals, improving the performance of
> on-site security personnel and permitting them to extend their
> coverage to other areas of concern.
>
> The completed system will also feature a wireless network that can
> give Massport security staff firewalled, secure command and control
> capabilities through a wireless, Web-enabled remote management system.
>
> Paul Brisgone, director of National Government Sales for ADT's Federal
> Systems Division, said that before beginning field work at Logan, ADT
> created a working model of the system in a laboratory environment to
> minimize complications encountered on-site to help find solutions
> prior to installation.
>
> "ADT was able to provide a low-risk, proven solution that incorporated
> the best security products currently available," Brisgone said.
>
> Joining ADT on the project team as on-site project manager will be
> another Tyco International unit, Earth Tech Inc. Previously, ADT and
> Earth Tech teamed up to design and install a $4.75 million maritime
> security enhancement project at the Port of Oakland.
>
> Currently, ADT, through its Federal Systems Division, helps secure 19
> of the top 30 busiest airports in the United States.
>
> The Massachusetts Port Authority is an independent, financially self-
> sustaining public authority operating facilities that employ more than
> 20,000 people and annually generates more than $8 billion in revenue
> for the region's economy. Logan International Airport is the nation's
> 18th busiest airport and New England's largest transportation center,
> serving more than 23 million passengers each year. Logan handles more
> than 1 billion pounds of high value cargo and mail and employs over
> 15,000 workers.
>
> Celebrating its 130th anniversary, ADT Security Services, Inc., a unit
> of Tyco Fire & Security, is the largest provider of electronic
> security services to more than six million commercial, government and
> residential customers throughout North America. ADT's total security
> solutions include intrusion, fire protection, closed circuit
> television, access control, critical condition monitoring, electronic
> article surveillance, radio frequency identification (RFID) and
> integrated systems. ADT's Web site address is http://www.adt.com/ .
>
> Tyco International Ltd. is a global, diversified company that provides
> vital products and services to customers in five business segments:
> Fire & Security, Electronics, Healthcare, Engineered Products &
> Services, and Plastics & Adhesives. With 2004 revenue of $40 billion,
> Tyco employs approximately 250,000 people worldwide. More information
> on Tyco can be found at http://www.tyco.com/ .
>