Arecont Vision Announces H.264 MegaDome Series.

Each All-In-One Dome Incorporates H.264 Megapixel Camera, Varifocal Lens and Vandal Resistant Dome Housing.

Arecont Vision expands its full line of H.264 megapixel network cameras with the addition of the MegaDomeTM series, integrating the camera, lens and housing into an all-in-one solution. Available in color or day/night versions and with 1.3M, 2M, 3M or 5 megapixel sensors, the dome cameras incorporate Arecont Vision’s fully-compliant implementation of H.264 (MPEG 4, Part 10) compression that uses up to 10 times on average less bandwidth and storage compared to megapixel counterparts using MJPEG compression.

Each model in the new Arecont Vision MegaDomeTM series, announced at the Intersec Trade Fair and Conference, features a three-axis camera gimbal with 360-degree pan and 90-degree tilt adjustment for accurate positioning, and each features an integrated 4-10mm megapixel varifocal lens. The domes are supplied in a surface-mount configuration, with pendant-mount or wall-mount options available. The vandal-resistant aluminum chassis and 4-inch polycarbonate dome meet the IP66 weatherproofing standard.

The MegaDomeTM series simultaneously supports H.264 and MJPEG at full frame rates. Multi-streaming provides up to eight concurrent non-identical streams with variable frame rates, bit rates, resolutions and picture quality.

Bit rate control, available for full view, multi-view and archive, maintains desired bandwidth and storage size. Real-time streaming protocol (RTSP) allows compatibility with media players such as Apple QuickTime, Windows Media Player, VLC Player and others.

The Arecont Vision MegaDomeTM cameras also offer user-selectable full or ¼ resolution for either live viewing or archiving. Other key features include 1/2-inch CMOS sensor for superior light performance, simultaneous full field of view and region-of-interest (ROI) transmission as well as image cropping to allow streaming of full density partial images, on-camera motion detection, and a motorized IR cut filter (on the day/night versions).

“Arecont Vision’s megapixel imaging solutions are growing in popularity, boosted by field-proven implementations throughout the world,” said Raul Calderon, Vice President of Strategic Relations, Arecont Vision. “Expanding the customer’s choice with our new MegaDomeTM line will accelerate the penetration of H.264 megapixel technology into the marketplace while offering the same innovative features that have made the other cameras in our complete line so popular.”

The Arecont Vision AV1355 is a 1.3 megapixel H.264 IP MegaDomeTM camera providing 1280×1024-pixel resolution, about four times the resolution of IP VGA or analog cameras, and up to a 32 frames-per-second image rate in 1.3 megapixel mode. The AV2155, a 2 megapixel H.264 IP MegaDomeTM camera, provides 1600×1200-pixel high-definition resolution, about six times the resolution of IP VGA or analog cameras and image rates up to 24 frames-per-second in 2 megapixel mode.

For even higher resolution, Arecont Vision’s new AV3155 is a 3 megapixel H.264 IP MegaDomeTM camera offering 10 times the resolution of IP VGA or analog cameras with 2048×1536-pixel images, and an image rate up to 15 frames-per-second in 3 megapixel mode. Additionally, the AV5155 is a 5 megapixel H.264 IP MegaDomeTM camera offering 15 times the resolution of IP VGA or analog cameras at 2592×1944 pixels with an image rate of 9 frames-per-second in 5 megapixel mode.

Each megapixel camera in the Arecont Vision MegaDomeTM series offers forensic zooming to enable users to zoom live or after an event while recording a full field of view in high-definition. Using a megapixel camera instead of multiple analog or IP VGA cameras involves lower system costs related to installation, less wiring and lower network video recorder (NVR) licensing fees. Power-over-Ethernet eliminates the need for external power. In all, such considerations make the use of Arecont Vision’s megapixel cameras much more cost efficient than IP VGA and analog cameras.

For more information contact Arecont Vision by calling toll free 1-877-CAMERA-8, or visiting www.arecontvision.com.

About Arecont Vision

Arecont Vision is the leading manufacturer of high-performance megapixel IP cameras and associated software. Arecont Vision products are made in the USA and feature proprietary low-cost massively parallel image processing architectures MegaVideo® and SurroundVideo® that represent a drastic departure from traditional analog and network camera designs. These innovative technologies enable Arecont Vision to deliver multi-megapixel digital video at standard IP VGA camera price points.

IQinVision and viasys Make IQeye Cameras Even Smarter

IQinVision (www.iqeye.com), market leader in high-performance IQeye megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and on-camera network video recording systems, today announced the release of a firmware upgrade that enables customers to run the complete suite of viasys video analytics on IQeye’s PRO LINE series megapixel network cameras – making the world’s smartest megapixel network camera even smarter.

Today, most video analytics software products run on remote servers, not on the security camera. This approach requires high resolution images to be streamed across the network and limits the number of video channels that can be analyzed. “Analytics at the edge allows for a more scalable and affordable video analytics solution by eliminating expensive servers and dramatically reducing bandwidth requirements,” commented Paul Bodell, IQinVision’s Chief Marketing Officer. “It also improves the performance of the analytics by allowing it to work with uncorrupted video.”

Running viasys analytics software for intruder detection, perimeter security, and alarming on IQeye intelligent cameras minimizes the amount of video data sent over the network and substantially reduces the amount of processing the server has to handle. It can also be used with on-camera storage and IQrecorder, IQinVision’s “no-client” camera-based network video recording software, to deliver long-term event recording that requires no network bandwidth. The CEO of viasys Hannes Ackfeld said: “having IQinVision products as the proven base for Next Generation Motion Detection will help customers, system integrators, and distributors to have simple, reliable, and affordable analytics installed in minutes. We are proud to have this solid base in order to convince even more customers about an analytics solution that is easy to use.” The software plug-in has been widely deployed by leading VMS platform developers like Milestone, Genetec, and OnSSI.

viasys Edge Analytics runs on all IQeye PRO LINE products and installed IQeye 700 and 800 series cameras and can be field upgraded. Free demo software and license upgrades are available directly from viasys at www.viasys-iv.com. For further information or purchase inquiries, visit: www.iq.viasys-plugin.com

About IQinVision
IQinVision is the world leader in megapixel IP video. Since 1998, IQinVision has been designing, manufacturing, and marketing the IQeye family of high-performance megapixel IP network cameras, intelligent cameras, and network video recording (NVR) systems. Committed to leading the industry with highly-valued products and customer service, IQinVision was first to market with HDTV and megapixel cameras and has received numerous awards from Frost & Sullivan, ST&D, Detektor, IIPSEC, and others. IQeye megapixel network security cameras are renowned for image quality, stability, and reliability in the most demanding network conditions and environments. The IQeye acts as a stand-alone NVR or integrates with third-party NVR and video analytics software for enterprise-wide deployments. IQinVision products are available as IQeye-brand, private-labeled, or OEM models, and have been widely deployed in city center, property management, education, retail, casino, government, transportation, and a number of other vertical market applications. IQinVision is a privately-held corporation headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California with regional offices in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Utrecht, Netherlands.

For more information: www.iqeye.com

About viasys
viasys in an intelligent video software company that delivers solutions for the mass market of video analytics. The core competence is the smallest and fastest field proven Intelligent Video algorithm worldwide. Focused on intruder detection, perimeter protection and alarming which comprise 70% of the security market, by far the biggest segment of all Intelligent Video applications. Deployed in thousands of cameras and edge devices in Europe and the USA, our technology seamlessly integrates with existing IP video cameras, edge devices and video management systems, making video analytics payable and affordable for thousands of cameras. Founded in 2004, viasys headquarters is based in Frankfurt, Germany and has US offices in California and Florida. For more information: www.viasys-iv.com

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How Many IP Camera Megapixels Do You Need?

If you are thinking about getting a Megapixel IP camera, you might be wondering how many megapixels should my camera have? IP camera megapixels come in a range between 1.3, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10 and higher megapixels (depending on how old this article is when you reading it )

You need to decide how much video quality you are looking to get from your IP camera. The higher the camera megapixels, the higher the quality. Deciding on your IP camera megapixels would include the following questions:

1) Will I be mainly viewing recorded video? Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) IP cameras offer the ability to zoom in while you are viewing live video if you need to get a clearer view of a person or object however you cannot do this on recorded video. Megapixel IP cameras allow you to get better a quality picture when zooming in on recorded video than standard IP cameras. This gives you the advantage of being able to zoom in on recorded images to get higher detail when you cannot be viewing the IP camera live. The higher the camera megapixels, the better quality image you will get.
2) How far of a distance will I be needing to zoom in? The higher the camera megapixels, the further you will be able to zoom in with a good view.
3) Will I need to read license plates? If you are monitoring a parking lot or an area that will require you to view license plates, you will need to make sure the IP camera offers a good enough quality image so the license plates are legible. The more camera megapixels the IP camera has, the easier it will be to read license plates. If the area is large, a high megapixel camera would be recommended as this will give you the option to have a larger viewing distance and still have the ability for legible license plates.
4) Will I need to identify persons or objects? Traditional IP cameras can sometimes hinder efforts for facial recognition however megapixel IP cameras allow you to get a clear view of a persons face. A high megapixel IP camera is recommended for large areas such as malls, parking lots or any other location with a large viewing area.
5) Is this for a government building with regulations on video quality? Some government buildings have regulations on how detailed the video quality will need to be. A high camera megapixel rate would solve this issue as you would get a good clear image that would meet most regulations. This is something you should confirm to make sure the IP camera offers the quality required.
6) Is cost an issue? The more megapixels your IP camera has, the more it is going to cost. This is a given. Evaluate how much you can spend and don’t forget to include installation costs if needed.

Considering every IP camera installation is different, be sure to evaluate what you expect from your megapixel IP camera and how much you want to spend. Think about where the camera will be placed and how large of a viewing angle it will need to see. Once you have your expectations in line with a price, start shopping and be sure to check reviews on the camera. The camera megapixels will define the quality of the video so make sure you have enough for what you need.

SparkLAN Megapixel IP Camera Series Leads You into Reliable and Crystal Clear World

The four Megapixel IP Cameras offer superior video quality that provides a solution for video surveillance systems with tough quality and efficiency requirements, such as schools, retail shops, banks, residential buildings, and office buildings. They support up to SXGA (1280×1024) image resolution, which is at least 3 times better resolution than traditional CCTV camera. Equipped with 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE), the Megapixel IP Cameras eliminate the need for users to set up power outlets at the camera sites, also reduce the risk of disconnection from the Internet. The built-in two-way audio function allows communications both from the camera sites and the central management center. Users can easily monitor up to 64 channels and set up risk identification and recording rules by using the bundled IPView NVR software. When security rules are broken, security alerts will be sent through FTP or e-mails.

SparkLAN Megapixel IP Cameras are easy to install and are cost-effective. Buy SparkLAN’s Megapixel IP Cameras to instantly operate or improve your security system.

Feature Highlights
- 1/3 Progressive scan CMOS sensor
- High resolution: Up to SXGA (1280 x 1024) Compression (MJPEG/ MPEG-4)
- Two-way audio supported
- Power over Ethernet (802.3af)
- Day and night function with Mechanical IR cut filter (CAS-811 & CAS-821)
- Detection: Motion detection, video loss/ recovery diction, network loss/ recovery detection

4XEM 4X-IP7138 (IP7138) Network IP Camera

4XEM has launched a new MegaPixel IP camera called the 4X-IP7138

With a 1.3 MP MegaPixel CMOS Image Sensor, the 4X-IP7138 can record high quality video that allows you to zoom in on archived video for finer detail to help identify suspects. This allows for easy identification of license plates and intruder facial features. The IP camera also boasts a built-in card reader for local storage to CF card.

With both MPEG-4 and MJPEG video compression, the video offers a clear image with low bandwidth.

The 4X-IP7138 also supports 3GPP Mobile Surveillance allowing you to watch video via any mobile device that supports 3GPP.

Audio support is also included with a built-in microphone. The 4X-IP7138 IP Camera also provides a microphone jack for external microphones.

Like most other 4XEM IP cameras, motion detection is built into the camera to provide quick notification that motion has been detected. Motion alerts can be sent via FTP and Email.

Now saving the best for last, the 4XEM 4X IP7138 also comes with free 32 IP camera recording software. This software allows you to monitor up to 32 4XEM IP cameras from local and remote locations.

The new 4XEM 4x-IP7138 Network IP Camera is ideal for any application – both home and business use. Coming complete with free IP recording software, the camera is a one peice solution for monitoring your home or business.

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