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Remote Accessibility - Access real-time video, at any time, from
any computer, anywhere. Network video products provide an easy way to
capture and distribute high quality video over any kind of IP network. There
are almost no limitations as to where network video products can be placed.
Multiplexed Signalling - Many IP devices include additional capabilities
such as bi-directional audio and alarm inputs and control outputs. By
allowing these types of devices to be wired directly to a network video
device, their connection to more remote devices is made solely through the
network connection, minimising and localising the use of different cable
types.
Distributed Intelligence - Advanced network devices can have built-in
motion detection and alarm management so the camera decides when to send
video, at what frame rate and resolution, and when to alert a specific
operator for monitoring and/or response. More intelligent algorithms -
number plate recognition, people counting, face recognition - are also being
integrated into network video devices.
Cost Effectiveness - Existing IP-based networks such as the Internet or
LANs can be leveraged for video applications across an organisation removing
the need for additional dedicated wiring. Other connection methods
such as wireless can be used (subject to surveyors report) which will be of
benefit where cable trenching is non practical.
Scalability and Flexibility - A network video system can be expanded in
small or large increments simply by adding more network cameras. New
technologies, additional cameras, and extra storage capacity are all easily
added as required, due to strongly defined and established industry
standards.
System Integration - With more types of system such as Access Control
and building management becoming IP enabled, the ease of integration between
these systems increases. Because they all connect by IP network, they are
able to communicate directly and share information without the need for
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