John
Thinking to start a live 24/7 CCTV security/video monitoring service done over the Internet in the US? Do I (or my employees) need to get licensed on a local, state or national level?
thanks,
John
Thanks for the reply. From Wikipedia I found the different state rules / regulations for security guards. Not sure if it applies also to those that do the remote monitoring on surveillance cameras.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_guard
John
Answer
depends on the states
I have done Monitoring video using Ascendent DVR's they sell them in 64ch modules with Raid 5 storage for redundant self healing video backup.
It can also sync with alarms and be used to take control of PTZ cameras.
Usually they are set up for corporations to use internally but it is the same different sites viewed and controlled via one CMS (central monitoring station)
http://www.ascendentgroup.com/ (Go here and click view x4 power point to view the DVR im talking about)
Its quite easy to set up
Hello
Not all DVRs and security equipment are created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of DVRs you can find the equivalent of a $10,000 Kia and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels and windshield but that where the similarities end, itâs under the hood that counts. Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for.
I suggest you buy a PC based DVR has they have more processing power and normally have a much smaller file size and offer more features then Standalone DVR's. I know many people buy a cheap standalone DVR, only to upgrade to a PC based in 6 months especially when they are using it to manage a store remotely. Also PC based allows you to record up to 64 cameras where a standalone will have a limit of 16.
Many people have the misconception that a PC-Based DVR is simply an off-the-shelf PC with video capture (encoder) cards, display (decoder) cards and some generic OEM software. A true DVR requires years of research and development to facilitate the seamless integration of both the hardware and software. DVRs are highly complex systems that must run 24/7, processing millions of images per day. This makes consumer-level hardware inadequate for DVRs which is why Ascendent uses custom-built PCs with performance-level hardware.
My personal favorite DVR is Ascendent X4 series: Ascendentâs Tri-Fusion Hybrid Platform allows for the creation of a true hybrid surveillance system by utilizing the advantages of Analog, Megapixel, and IP technologies for unparalleled customization and expandability. I am working on government projects and use Ascendent cameras and DVR because the offer superior performance and cost less then comparable brands like bosh, Honeywell and pelco.
The X4 also uses the latest H.264/SVC codec offer video substantially better quality,. While its file size sizes is 30% smaller than MPEG-4, 60% smaller than MPEG-2, and exponentially smaller than MJPEG.
File size is crucial to streaming because most DVRâs on the market record at real time performance (30FPS per channel) so on a 4CH is trying to send 120, 8CH 240, and a 16CH 480 images per second which requires way too much bandwidth even for the most extreme internet connections.
The smaller the files size the more images are able to be sent, and the faster they can be processed improving both FPS and speed. File size is the heart of any DVR and goes far beyond just its streaming capabilities, as it also determines the recording storage time, how much you can back up at once, how fast it renders and searches video. The file size of a DVR impacts the performance of the DVR in just about every aspect from speed to longevity and is often the most important spec of any DVR.
If you are buying a DVR and streaming is a high priority I suggest you ask for a demo and connect to the DVR to make sure it is able to stream fast enough for your needs. Most DVRs say they have remote viewing but it is often too slow and laggy to be of any use especially if it is a standalone. Some good DVR brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent. These brands are what security professionals use.
I recommend Ascendent as they are cheaper then bosch and pelco and offer better performance but any of these 3 brands will work well.
http://www.ascendentgroup.com
depends on the states
I have done Monitoring video using Ascendent DVR's they sell them in 64ch modules with Raid 5 storage for redundant self healing video backup.
It can also sync with alarms and be used to take control of PTZ cameras.
Usually they are set up for corporations to use internally but it is the same different sites viewed and controlled via one CMS (central monitoring station)
http://www.ascendentgroup.com/ (Go here and click view x4 power point to view the DVR im talking about)
Its quite easy to set up
Hello
Not all DVRs and security equipment are created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of DVRs you can find the equivalent of a $10,000 Kia and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels and windshield but that where the similarities end, itâs under the hood that counts. Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for.
I suggest you buy a PC based DVR has they have more processing power and normally have a much smaller file size and offer more features then Standalone DVR's. I know many people buy a cheap standalone DVR, only to upgrade to a PC based in 6 months especially when they are using it to manage a store remotely. Also PC based allows you to record up to 64 cameras where a standalone will have a limit of 16.
Many people have the misconception that a PC-Based DVR is simply an off-the-shelf PC with video capture (encoder) cards, display (decoder) cards and some generic OEM software. A true DVR requires years of research and development to facilitate the seamless integration of both the hardware and software. DVRs are highly complex systems that must run 24/7, processing millions of images per day. This makes consumer-level hardware inadequate for DVRs which is why Ascendent uses custom-built PCs with performance-level hardware.
My personal favorite DVR is Ascendent X4 series: Ascendentâs Tri-Fusion Hybrid Platform allows for the creation of a true hybrid surveillance system by utilizing the advantages of Analog, Megapixel, and IP technologies for unparalleled customization and expandability. I am working on government projects and use Ascendent cameras and DVR because the offer superior performance and cost less then comparable brands like bosh, Honeywell and pelco.
The X4 also uses the latest H.264/SVC codec offer video substantially better quality,. While its file size sizes is 30% smaller than MPEG-4, 60% smaller than MPEG-2, and exponentially smaller than MJPEG.
File size is crucial to streaming because most DVRâs on the market record at real time performance (30FPS per channel) so on a 4CH is trying to send 120, 8CH 240, and a 16CH 480 images per second which requires way too much bandwidth even for the most extreme internet connections.
The smaller the files size the more images are able to be sent, and the faster they can be processed improving both FPS and speed. File size is the heart of any DVR and goes far beyond just its streaming capabilities, as it also determines the recording storage time, how much you can back up at once, how fast it renders and searches video. The file size of a DVR impacts the performance of the DVR in just about every aspect from speed to longevity and is often the most important spec of any DVR.
If you are buying a DVR and streaming is a high priority I suggest you ask for a demo and connect to the DVR to make sure it is able to stream fast enough for your needs. Most DVRs say they have remote viewing but it is often too slow and laggy to be of any use especially if it is a standalone. Some good DVR brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent. These brands are what security professionals use.
I recommend Ascendent as they are cheaper then bosch and pelco and offer better performance but any of these 3 brands will work well.
http://www.ascendentgroup.com
Questions about home security CCTV systems?
hutchyw117
I live in a terrace house behind a high street of shops and between my house and the shops is a large back alley. Currently there is alot of anti social behaviour going on in the back alley like people setting bins on fire, vandalism and burglary (including my house) just to name a few things! The police and the fire service are always been called out and the people who do these things just get away with it!
I really want to install a CCTV camera on my house pointing into the back alley to see everything that goes on and hopefully catch some people red handed, but I really no nothing about the rules of having CCTV and how to run and record CCTV cameras.
So firstly, am I allowed to put a camera on my house pointing at my back gate and the back alley? Where are the best places to buy cameras? (UK) How do I record what the cameras see?? I have one very slow computer. Could having cameras on my house make my house a target? Anything else you might think will help me??
Thanks!
Answer
I think you should put camera.
I would select network IP camera (because you already have a PC to record video). I have had a good experience with AXIS, and Panasonic IP cameras. Also you can consider Arecont Vision, As an alternative you can install traditional camera with IP Video encoder (like AXIS M7001).
You should find the camera with the right angle of view. Camera lens has a parameter called "focal length". To make a simple modeling you can use a 3D software for CCTV design. Like a demo from JVSG.
Then at last you need a software to record a video. From good ones I recommend LuxRiot, or ICatcher. If you need a budget one use a "Active Webcam". But test the software before purchasing.
The biggest advantage of IP cameras is a possibility to get megapixel resolution. The second advantage is remote monitoring possibility.
I think you should put camera.
I would select network IP camera (because you already have a PC to record video). I have had a good experience with AXIS, and Panasonic IP cameras. Also you can consider Arecont Vision, As an alternative you can install traditional camera with IP Video encoder (like AXIS M7001).
You should find the camera with the right angle of view. Camera lens has a parameter called "focal length". To make a simple modeling you can use a 3D software for CCTV design. Like a demo from JVSG.
Then at last you need a software to record a video. From good ones I recommend LuxRiot, or ICatcher. If you need a budget one use a "Active Webcam". But test the software before purchasing.
The biggest advantage of IP cameras is a possibility to get megapixel resolution. The second advantage is remote monitoring possibility.
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