Home CCTV system

Rapid advances in technology have lead to a dynamic growth in CCTV systems that offer ever greater potential at an increasingly lower cost. As a consequence, their use in single-family homes is on the rise.

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Characteristics of Hikvision IP cameras from a budget line

Hikvision IP cameras are divided into series with some characteristic features, such as video content analytics (VCA), H.265(+) video compression, compact housings with IK10 rating (vandal-proof) etc. Knowledge of the characteristics of a given line along with the relevant symbols allow for quick selection of camera models suitable for a specific installation. Currently, the economy line consists of three series: EasyIP Lite, EasyIP 2.0 plus, and EasyIP 3.0. Shortly, there will be another series, EasyIP 4.0. Older series, like EasyIP 2.0, are being replaced by the newer ones with H.265 video compression.

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How to secure monitoring systems against cyber attacks?

Video monitoring devices can be easily classified into a wider range of products that can form the Internet of Things (IoT). Many devices used in everyday life, such as TV sets, refrigerators or washing machines with embedded electronic systems and equipped with network interfaces can process and transfer data via network connections.

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SADP application - LAN tool for organizing CCTV systems based on Hikvision devices

SADP (Search Active Device Protocol) is a free and simple to use utility for searching Hikvision IP cameras and Hikvision DVRs/NVRs in the local network. The online device search tool can also be used for modification of network parameters of the Hikvision devices, including the change of passwords or recovery of default passwords (when the user lost/forgot a password). It can eliminate problems with duplicated IP addresses (occurring after connecting a number of devices), even in the same network class. The software is available for Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 2008 - 32/64-bit, Windows XP, Windows 2003 - 32-bit.

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How to solve the problem with CCTV video viewing in Firefox browser?

Firefox version 52 has changed the default settings for NPAPI plugins. This involves problems with displaying images (continuous prompts for installing plugins that have been already installed) from Ultimax and ***Hikvision***www.dipol.com.pl/hikvision--producer,search*** cameras and DVRs/NVRs. It is possible to restore support for the plugins by setting the appropriate variable in Firefox options.

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License plate recognition (LPR) systems - part 1: Camera positioning

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Thermal imaging cameras in video surveillance systems

The use of thermal imaging cameras is no longer limited to buildings or installations critical to the defense of a country, or scientific applications. Cameras of this kind are employed to monitor unlit areas with dense vegetation, various processes in factories, power plants, oil and gas installations, at airports, etc. The best results can be achieved by creating systems consisting of optical and thermal cameras. This is due to different principles of operation and diverse forms of the generated images. An important part of such systems is image analysis. Thermal imaging cameras used for monitoring purposes usually have essential tools for image analysis, such as motion detection and detection of temperature changes beyond a preset range.

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Some ONVIF issues

The development of IP CCTV systems was heavily hampered by the lack of compatibility of devices and low degree of flexibility in terms of future expansion. The users were not able to choose products from different manufacturers, not to mention the integration with other systems. ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is an open industry forum aimed at coordinating efforts to set common, global standard for IP CCTV systems.

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Video surveillance system in a hotel

Installing a CCTV system, one has to carefully select the places that should be monitored, deploy appropriate cameras, choose suitable DVRs and hard drives. After the analysis of the facility and potential dangers, the company installed a total of 33 n-cam and v-cam cameras. It is also important to monitor all the entries and exits to/from the hotel building. Properly selected and installed cameras should be able to capture images that allow the identification of any person entering or exiting the building. It helps to protect the guests and the hotel property.

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Comparison of portable DVR cameras from PROTECT line

PROTECT line consists of portable DVR cameras dedicated for indoor use (including applications in vehicles). High quality video captured by the cameras and audio from the built-in microphones are directly recorded on the inserted memory cards.

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