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IP is an
abbreviation for Internet Protocol, the most common protocol for
communication over computer networks and the Internet. An IP-Surveillance
application creates digitized video streams that are transferred via
a wired or wireless IP network, enabling monitoring and video
recording as far away as the network reaches, as well as enabling
integration with other types of systems such as access control.
According to industry analyst, J.P. Freeman and Co., Inc. there are
more than 20 million analog cameras installed in the U.S. alone. Of
this 20 million, 1.5 million analog cameras were sold in 2002.
Despite these rather impressive numbers for analog cameras, it is
network cameras that have emerged as the fastest growing product
category, providing a clear indicator that IP-based systems are
poised to take over. Network cameras are connected directly to an
IP-based network and integrate to applications on the network,
enabling users to have cameras at remote locations and view, store
and analyse live video at another location, or multiple locations,
over the network/Internet. Network cameras are forecast to comprise
more than half of the security camera market by 2007 and the global
network video market is expected to reach approximately $790 million
by 2005.
Whether its network cameras or analog cameras connected to video
servers, or an installation that employs both camera types, IP-Surveillance
is proving to be attractive in nearly all vertical markets. In
numerous applications this revolutionary technology is replacing
traditional systems to reduce costs and increase safety. While in
other applications, it is being used for the first time to create
and stimulate new, exciting markets.
Because of its scalability, among other advantages, IP-Surveillance
is an established, attractive technology not only for enhancing or
revitalizing existing surveillance and remote monitoring
applications, but also for a vast number of new applications in
vertical markets as well including,
Education: security and remote monitoring of school playground
areas, corridors, halls and classrooms, as well as security of the
buildings themselves.
Transportation: remote monitoring of railway stations and
tracks, highways and airports
Banking: traditional security applications in high street
banks, branch offices and anywhere ATMs are located
Government: within security surveillance applications,
often integrated into existing and new access control systems
Retail: for security and remote monitoring purposes to
making store management easier and more efficient
Industry: monitoring manufacturing processes, logistic
systems, warehouse and stock control systems |
