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IP Security Camera

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Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Nothing has more “global” access in the digital video security camera industry than an IP (Internet Protocol) security camera.  These cameras use the Internet as the means for their transmissions so anyone with a broadband Internet connection and a computer can access these cameras. The outreach available for use and/or monitoring has been extended even further with the increased technology in cell phones, namely 3G and 4G broadband Internet access.  In the following article we’ll take a look at some Internet security camera systems and how they work.

How a Non-IP Camera System Works

How a Non-IP Camera System WorksFirst, let’s make sure we understand how a “non-Internet” security camera system works.   In this type of system, digital video security and surveillance cameras capture video footage and send the video data to the Digital Video Recorder or DVR via a closed circuit made up cable, usually RG-59 coaxial cable or CAT5 Ethernet cable.  There are wireless systems also.

The wireless system consists of an antenna and transmitter built into the camera.  The receiver is usually located near the DVR and is attached to it by the cable mentioned above.  This is still considered a closed circuit television system because even though the camera is transmitting its signal wirelessly in is done on a private, specified frequency.

The DVR stores the video on a hard disk drive (HDD) just like the HDD found in a personal computer.  In addition the DVR may also display the video in real-time (live) on one to several monitors for surveillance purposes.  Some IP security cameras also offer the capability of storing video footage locally on the camera.  A miniature DVR of sorts is built into the camer so that footage can be saved locally on portable memory/storage media such as an SD card.

The digital video camera is responsible for capturing a light image and transforming it into an electronic image.  It does this by using a lens to focus what can be a large field of vision onto a small electronic sensor which usually ranges in size from only 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch square.



How an IP Camera System Works






Additionally, the IP Camera/DVR can be set up to send alerts if the camera includes (and most do) motion detection.  Specifically, the user can have emails sent to then upon a variety of different triggers.

Wireless IP Security Cameras

In addition to using the Internet as the vehicle for delivering the digital data to its final destination, the wireless IP security camera may have the capable of connecting to the Internet wirelessly.  Although non-IP wireless cameras can be wireless as well, their wireless architecture is limited to a couple of different methods while the IP security system has the same wireless architecture but may have a few extra methods that only the IP camera can utilize.

Most wireless non-IP security cameras use a couple of different specific methods for transmitting their data.  Probably one of the most often used methods is the 2.4 or 5.8 GHz transmission method.  Some also use the 900 MHz technology, although as technology increases, there seems to be less of a tendency for using the 9000 MHz technology.

The 2.4 or 5.8 GHz technology boosts ranges possible of up to 5 miles Line Of Sight or LOS.   LOS means that the manufactures specification for range in length is dependent on objects that could impede the signal.  LOS means that the range is directly from camera transmitter to receiver, although this is an ideal situation and seldom does it ever really exist.  As a matter of fact if something does impede the LOS it usually reduces the range but does not entirely disable the wireless signal.  In fact, it usually just decreases the length of the range based on the material involved such as trees, walls, buildings, glass, etc.

Wireless IP security cameras on the other hand use a different mechanism for wireless transmission; normally wireless Internet known as WiFi.  WiFi is basically a brand name for products using the IEEE 802.11 standards.  Typically, wireless IP security cameras using WiFi have about a 65 foot maximum “hot-spot” to connect to their wireless router or modem that receives the WiFi signal.

Benefits and Differences of IP security Cameras

First and foremost IP network security cameras are capable of producing video at an extremely higher resolution than standard non-IP systems.  The highest resolution non-IP camera can record with a maximum regulation known as “D1″ which is 720 x 480 pixels.  A 3 megapixel IP security camera can record at a resolution equal to 2048 x 1536 pixels; this is about 9 times greater detail than D1.

Equally amazing is another benefit involving networking.  Non-IP cameras send their signals to a DVR.  IP cameras send their signals to an NVR or Network Video Recorder.  So what’s the difference?  Non-IP cameras are normally located in one general geographical area, i.e. the digital video cameras in a department store connected to a DVR in the stores office.

As mentioned above, IP cameras use NVRs instead.  Most IP cameras can be located anywhere you want to put them (geographically speaking) and although they are in totally different locations they can all be routed to the NVR via the Internet.  In other words, you may own three small convenient stores in a city.  If each convenient store has IP cameras, their video signals can be sent to somewhere not even connected with the geographical area of the cameras such as a home, home office, or office location.

IP cameras are available in a myriad of types sizes and functions.  Security Camera King currently offers 3 different cameras:  1. 3 Megapixel IP Network Box Security Camera Product # IPBC-EL3MP; 2. 3 Megapixel IR Vandal Dome IP Security Camera Product # IPVD-EL#MPIR; and, 3. 18 x 1.3 Megapixel IP Network PTZ Security Camera Product # IPPTZ-EL13mpl18x.



High Resolution CCD Camera

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Thursday, December 22nd, 2011


High Resolution CCD Camera







600TVL Color Day Night Vandal Proof Dome Surveillance Camera



1. 352X240 pixels (digital)

2. 330 TVL (analog)

3. 380 TVL (analog)

4. 480 TVL (analog)


6. 570 TVL (analog)



Pan Tilt Zoom Internet Cameras

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Tuesday, December 20th, 2011



Pan Tilt Zoom Internet cameras are excellent for use in retail stores where tracking and zooming in on a potential shoplifter may be needed.  Depending on the size of the store, the location of the camera, and the type of camera, it may be able to follow the shoplifter the entire route that’s made in the store.  Considering the high rate of retail theft that’s been reported lately especially in the major metropolitan areas, Pan Tilt Zoom Internet cameras are ideal for this purpose.


Pan Tilt Zoom Internet cameras are not limited to use in parking lots and retail stores; they have many other useful applications as well.  Let’s take a closer look at a Pan Tilt Zoom Internet camera.


Pan-tilt-zoom cameras are usually, but not always dome-type cameras.  These cameras are usually mounted on the ceiling with the orientation of the dome (and thus the camera lens) downward.  They may also be mounted on brackets on a horizontal surface (such as a wall or pole) with the brackets extending away from the horizontal surface just enough to provide clearance for hanging the dome in a downward position.


Pan Tilt Zoom Internet cameras may be indoor or outdoor models.  Outdoor models are basically the same as indoor models but are enclosed in a protective case or cover.  The outdoor cameras are normally rated according to the International Electrical code standard for the protection they offer from weather and other environmental elements.  This rating, called an Ingress Protection code or IP rating consists of two numbers that represent corresponding protection standards.  For an outdoor PTZ camera, look for a rating of IP66 or IP67.  Both ratings indicate the cameras are dust tight but the IP66 also indicates that the camera can withstand powerful jets of water from any direction while the IP67 also indicates that it could be submerged in up to 1 meter of water without damage.


Some PTZ cameras are set manually, but the majority of Pan Tilt Zoom Internet cameras marketed today are remotely controlled.  This is normally done by a keyboard or joystick control connected to the processing unit/digital video recorder or DVR.  If the camera is connected to a personal computer or the Internet, it may use the computer’s keyboard and/or mouse, or may provide software that has graphics that are used to control the cameras.


Pan Tilt Zoom Internet cameras may also come with software that can be used to preprogram the movement of the camera.  Programmable preset points will move the camera to that position and hold it there for a predetermined amount of time (often referred to as a “dwell time”).  After moving to each preset point and holding, the camera returns to the first preset point and repeats the cycle over again.  Different cameras have a different total number of preset points available. When looking for a PTZ camera with this option, check the specifications to make sure the camera can be programmed for the number of presets you will need.


Most Pan Tilt Zoom Internet cameras also have the ability to detect motion.  This is not so much a function of the camera as it is the programming or software that is controlling it.  However, once these cameras detect a moving object they have the ability to “lock on” to the object and follow it throughout the total range of view for the camera.  If cameras include the zoom option, they can even zoom in on the object while following it.  These cameras are usually referred to as “Auto-Tracking PTZ Cameras.”


PTZ cameras are incredibly versatile, easy to install, and reasonably priced making them an excellent choice for many business and residential applications.  Contact one of our security experts today for more information either via Live Chat or by telephone at 866-573-8878 Monday through Friday from 9AM until 6PM EST.



Types of Dome Cameras

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Sunday, October 16th, 2011












