Re: Video/elk/internet

["Dennis" <djr-google.djrlar@xxxxxxxx>]

Robert,

Thanks for confirming it's not directly supported, and for the possible
alternative implementations.

Love the "missing link" comment >GRIN..

Dennis
Robert L Bass wrote:
> > I am trying to determine the components needed to be able
> > to connect to an ELK M1 system remotely and view surveillance
> > cameras on the property. The ELK connection to the INTERNET
> > is clear, but how the video cameras are interfaced is not.  I
> > have found a number of stand alone IP-cameras, but that's not
> > what I am looking for.
>
> ELK does not currently support a direct link to video cameras.  You can of
> course view IP cameras over your LAN and/or over the Internet as you mentioned.
> ELK says that there is some intent to build a video support device in the future
> but it is not scheduled nor is development under way as of yet.
>
> There are ways to interface the ELK system to video in a certain manner though.
> You could use an IP enabled DVR or HDVR to record and transmit video over the
> web.  If you select a recorder that can do video motion detection (many can) you
> can connect the DVR's alarm output to one of the ELK inputs, triggering lights,
> alarms (not necessarily an outside siren unless you really dislike your
> neighbors:)), etc.  The ELK system can be made to send you an email message when
> motion is detected by the camera system or by any other sensors you connect to
> the ELK's input zones.
>
> If you have lots of money to spend, you can buy a programmable PTZ
> (pan-tilt-zoom) camera and use the ELK's numerous outputs to point the camera at
> the suspect area whenever motion or door / window movement is detected.
>
> > What's the "Missing Link".
>
> Tiktaalik roseae apparently, according to everyone except Pat Robertson.  :^)
>
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> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
>
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