Re: Looking for good video surveillance software...

["SF9026" <sf9026@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

      Features
        a.. Display and record each camera or any video signal
simultaneously.
        b.. Adjustable video source (brightness, contrast and etc.),
quality, alarm, motion detection area.
        c.. Motion Detection: watch for movement detected and record the
video clips
        d.. Preview size adjustable.
        e.. Image quality and Compression ratio adjustable.
        f.. Allow the users to define the environment that they do not wish
to observe, by adjusting mask area and sensitivity.
        g.. Video file database management, delete, backup or review.
        h.. Storage Recycle: When running out of disk space, you can delete
the data of earliest date.
        i.. Remote view through TCP/IP or IPX protocol (Internet/Intranet),
fixed IP is recommended.
        j.. Remote view through modem communication protocol (Only for 4
port).
        k.. Supports following network architecture: T1, T3, ADSL, ISDN,
PSTN, Cable modem, Hi building etc.
        l.. Compression ratio (without motion detection)
        m.. High Image Quality:4:1
        n.. Low Image Quality:30:1
        o.. Every camera frame rates:
              Server:  4 port: 3.0 to 5.0 fps
              9 port : 1.5 to 2.0 fps
              16 port : 1.5 to 2.0 fps

        a.. Remote: 10/N fps (10-Base LAN)
        b.. Remote: 1~16fpm(modem communication) only for 4 port
      Detailed description of software use and features for 4 Port

      Specifications
        a.. Hardware: Grand Bt878 Video Capture Card
        b.. Fully PCI 2.1 compliant
        c.. Supports the following video formats which including NTSC-M,
NTSC-Japan PAL-B,D,G,H, PAL -M, PAL-N, SECAM, PAL-NC.
        d.. Supports 4,9, or 16 composite video input connectors
        e.. Bundled with the following Software:
          1.. Grand X-Guard (Record and Display)
          2.. Remote Camera System (Internet/Intranet or modem
communication)
          3.. Grand File Database.
        f.. Supports 98/ME/2000/XP (for 4 Port only). Not compatible with
Windows 2000 Server Edition.
        g.. Supports Win2000 or Win XP (4, 9  & 16 port).

      System Requirements
        a.. Intel Pentium II 500 or above, Pentium III 800 is recommended.
Not 100% compatible with Celeron or non-Intel-based processors.
        b.. Microsoft Win 98/ME (for 4 Port only) 2000/XP (4, 9 and 16
port). Not compatible with Windows 2000 Server Edition.
        c.. Audio output: sound card
        d.. Network: Ethernet network card or Modem
        e.. Hard disk space: Plenty of disk storage for recording. At least
20 GB
        f.. System RAM: 128 MB or above Display card: 16 bit high color


"Jackcsg" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:6o6dnb6RaZZie7DeRVn-tg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Do you have a link? Never heard of X Guard.
> Fill us in.....
>
> "SF9026" <sf9026@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:tFgXe.2383$Wo4.40428@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> have you tried  X guard
>>
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>> "Jackcsg" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:jcqdne-JPKz4DrDeRVn-sw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > It records in JPEG and or MJEG. Playback video is packaged in .avi so
>> > it
>> > can
>> > be viewed from a standard windows media player.
>> >
>> > "JW" <jweb@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> > news:KrfXe.5024$6e1.225@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >> The SW at http://www.visualhindsight.com/index.htm  records in
>> >> AVI...wouldn't mpeg be much better?
>> >>
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>> >> "Jackcsg" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> >> news:aNOdncN5B57B_7DeRVn-1A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >> > http://www.visualhindsight.com/index.htm
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "sorka" <sorka95032@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> >> > news:1127029886.788565.70060@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >> >> Having a hard time finding software that meets the following
>> >> >> requirements:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 1) Multiple cameras from both video capture cards and IP netcams.
>> >> >> 2) Motion detection - Must be quick and evaluated at each frame
> during
>> >> >> an event. The really crappy software will stop detection after
>> >> >> recording starts until the pre-defined recording time elapses.
>> >> >> 3) Motion detection mask with hi resolution. An example of one that
>> >> >> would not be acceptable is a limited 5x5 mask.
>> >> >> 4) Must be able to trigger an application based on a motion
> detection
>> >> >> event.
>> >> >> 5) All the typical alerts - email, pager, phone, etc.
>> >> >> 6) Remote log viewing. I have cable modem, so POTS integration is
> not
>> >> >> a
>> >> >> requirement.
>> >> >> 7) Must be integrated. None of this running multiple instances of
> the
>> >> >> same software for each camera.
>> >> >> 8) Must be stable and reliable. Can't crash, or fill up the hard
>> >> >> drive.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> So far, the only package I'm aware of that meets these requirements
> is
>> >> >> go1984, but it's $850 for the Enterprise edition.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I've looked at a ton of applications, but none of them do *all* of
>> >> >> these.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> It's a real shame that Gotcha! never evolved. It had the best
>> >> >> motion
>> >> >> detection, but the software hasn't been updated in 8 years, so it's
>> >> >> pretty much dead.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Pluses:
>> >> >> 1) Multiple motion detection zones in one camera with seperate
>> >> >> sensivity and alarm configurations for each. i.e. I want to record
>> >> >> when
>> >> >> the car drives out in front in our cul-de-sac, but I only want to
>> >> >> be
>> >> >> informed when someone walks up the walkway.
>> >> >> 2) Auto tuning for plants. A real good detection algorithm will
>> >> >> tune
>> >> >> out plants that blow in the wind so that they don't require masking
>> >> >> off
>> >> >> seperately.
>> >> >> 3) Object detection and tracking. Knowing the difference between a
>> >> >> human, vehicle, and a dog, etc. Obviously this is pie in the sky
> type
>> >> >> stuff.
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