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IP Dome Camera – Understanding How It Works

Uncategorized | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Jan 01 2010

An IP dome camera may be more costly than other security surveillance alternatives but if you understand how it works, you’ll realize it’s one investment that’s worth every penny you’ve paid for.

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Let’s get to the appearance first. Dome cameras are generally considered more professional and attractive-looking than other surveillance cameras because its dark-tinted spherical casing is sleek, subtle, and professional – perfect for whatever home or business setting you may have!

In terms of features, IP dome cameras may have virtually all the blings offered by any other type of surveillance camera. But one thing it has that others may not possess is an IP address or a web server all on its own and which allows you to remotely control the unit and monitor the area under surveillance with high-speed Internet connection.

How Exactly Does an IP Dome Camera Work?
An IP dome camera is built to have basic computing functions necessary for it to operate within a given network. It’s basically a camera and a vastly simplified computer combined. Its IP address, on the other hand, is what allows its users to access its data. Think of it as the address you need to post a letter to another person.

For communication purposes, it also has the required programs to work with Web and FTP servers as well as email and FTP clients. The more advanced models may even be combined with motion detection sensors.

When the camera takes an image or video footage, it converts the various light wavelengths that the image or video is made of into analog data. From there, it undergoes another conversion and into digital format this time. The resulting data is then compressed by its built-in computer before sent to the designated network channels.

Transfer and Storage of Data
Depending on your connection preferences, your IP door camera can transfer data using all sorts of modems, Ethernet or T1 connections, or even mobile phone modems.

In terms of data storage, most IP dome cameras have built-in storage drives which, if full, may be programmed to automatically delete the oldest files to make space for new data.

Requirements for Using IP Dome Camera
The basic thing you need is a router. It may be wireless or not, depending on your needs. The router enables your camera to connect with your preferred network.

A static IP address is also very important. Dynamic addresses are okay, but if you want permanent and quick access to your surveillance camera then you’ll need to pay a monthly fee for the use of a static IP address. You will have to contact your Internet service provider for this.

Finally, you’ll need a computer to configure your IP dome camera and to access its stored or real-time data.

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Factory Security – Tips and Guide

Business | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Dec 23 2009

Factories are one of the toughest types of workplace to guard and protect because of the constant number and variety of people that come and go through their doors. Securing the premises and deterring thieves, vandals, and intruders of any kind is difficult but not impossible if you consider implementing the tips below.

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No one is above the law and in this case, the law is your factory’s security policies. Employees must be properly oriented regarding the precautions you are taking, the policies required, as well as the repercussions of violating any of these rules.

Strict Implementation
Naturally, you need to reinforce your commitment to these policies by consistently implementing them. These rules aren’t made to be broken if your goal is to maintain the security of your property.

Variety of Security
Human security is excellent at intimidation but it is not altogether perfect. They’ll perform much better if they are aided by an excellent security system. This includes indoor and outdoor surveillance cameras—including covert , decoys and publicly displayed units—entry/exit alarms, motion-detecting sensors, and security lights.

Identity Verification and Consistent Record Keeping
Criminals would be less keen to target your factory if they see that you are meticulous with record keeping. It’s important to know exactly who are entering and leaving your premises. Always verify identification of visitors. It’s a tedious process admittedly, but you definitely need it. Before admitting anyone in, be sure to confirm with the indicated department that they are indeed expecting the visitors you are holding.

Security personnel must also be constantly updated of scheduled or expected arrivals of supplies and any other deliveries.

Last but not the least, record keeping must naturally include inventories. These must be accomplished systematically and double-checked by individuals you trust.

A Way to Mark Property
There are two important ways to establish ownership of home or business property. Those of high value may be registered with a tax license or ID and noted down. Secondly, mark them with a logo using an invisible dye marker. You can purchase this online from any security retailer.

Remain aware any time regarding surveillance by accessing your security system online.

If you are investing in a security system then ascertain that it’s web-ready to provide you online access to your surveillance footage, whether stored or real-time, wherever you may be and whenever you may need it.

With these tips, your factory will be as secure as it can be.

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DVR for Business Security – Why Use it for Surveillance

Business, Surveillance Systems | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Nov 10 2009

digital video cameraIf you are serious in keeping your business afloat, its security should not leave the top of your list. You will need to make sure that all your products are stowed away safely and are accounted for completely at the end of the day. You need to make sure that your employees are well-watched and are monitored for the things that they do and do not do. You also need to make sure that your building is safe and guarded against robbers, thieves, and even natural disasters. Security is all about being prepared and having the evidence to back up your claims, so make sure that you have the best equipment for it.

You definitely need a digital video recorder. It is not the same as your traditional recorders in that it has the capability of recording hours and hours of footage, sometimes without having to be hooked up to a power source or to a place that should store all the footage. The footage is also in digital format, so that it can be transferred easily among digital sources, and can be examined in detail. In order for you to see the ways that a digital video recorder can help you secure your business, here are the top three benefits that you can get with using a digital video recorder for surveillance.

1. A lot of today’s surveillance digital video recorders are actually small and unobtrusive. This means that you can hide the digital video recorder and you can catch people doing whatever it is they should not be doing. With a hidden camera, you can have more than one monitoring your office space. Also, many of today’s surveillance digital video recorders are actually wireless, and you don’t have to worry about rewiring your whole building if only to install security equipment.

2. Digital video recorders record in common digital video files, and these allows for transfer to your computer. Once there, you can look at the files, watch them at your leisure, protect them from theft or overwriting, and look at individual images and resolve them better. This can be useful if you need to take evidence to court, and you need to have very clear images of people in order to implicate them in crime.

3. Having a digital video recorder is actually less costly than getting many of the tape-driven video recorders. For one, there is no need to invest in the long term on tapes or other recording equipment, since your videos are in digital format and can simply be stashed in your computer’s hard drive. Of course, you have to find ways to back up the hard drive so that you do not lose the files. Moreover, these files will be big, so you need to get larger storage capacity, such as those in the form of SD cards or external hard drives.

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Stand Alone DVR for Surveillance in Business – Why You Need One

Business, Security Camera | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Nov 08 2009

A digital video recorder can be one of the most useful for your business security needs. It can record footage in digital format, helping you to transfer files and examine them in detail later on without so much effort. A special kind of digital video recorder is the embedded standalone DVR, which is a complete electronic unit that can receive signals and then record the video signals onto its own chip. Inside this single case, the DVR will have its own processing unit, memory chip, and its own operating system. It will also have its own hard drive, and you can attach more hard drives for a longer recording session.

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The latest models of embedded stand alone digital video recorders enable Internet access to users. This type of DVR can be used in several locations and can handle recording of feeds from many camera systems. You can use a single DVR to remotely track and monitor different locations. Another advantage of the stand alone recorder is that its operating system is not easy to access or hack, which can be advantageous if you already have Internet access to begin with. This can also protect the unit from spyware, viruses, Trojans, and other malicious software that could destroy its contents. Because this security is well-established for the unit, you are not required to keep on downloading security patches to protect it.

Due to its being able to operate remotely, its settings can also be changed remotely. As an administrator, you have full control over the system and you can change settings from afar or even online. Many of today’s embedded stand alone digital video recorders can also provide high image quality, and they can provide you with high resolution recording that can make the footage easier to make out and even present as evidence in the courts of law.

Despite all these pros, the DVR is still not absolutely fool proof. If a thief or criminal knows enough about it, he or she can simply look for the embedded stand alone digital video recorder and wreck it manually. Manually destroying the DVR, taking the chip, or destroying the memory could destroy the footage and prevent the camera from further use. Moreover, because the stand alone system is a closed system that has its own operating system, it could be more costly and difficult to maintain. Many stand alone systems might need to be overhauled to accept a new operating system, the same way that you have to prepare your computer for a system or operating system upgrade.

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Dummy Cameras – Situations that Require their Help

Dummy Surveillance Camera | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Nov 04 2009

dummy cameraThose who have not been using surveillance equipment are often surprised why dummy cameras actually sell. These gadgets are essentially fake cameras – devices that are made to look and move like real surveillance cameras but do not work as such. But do these devices really do the job or are they placing homes and businesses at unnecessary risk? Here are certain situations when dummy cameras work best:

Budget Concerns
One of the most usual reasons why people use this device is to save on cost. Real surveillance equipment can be pretty expensive, particularly if they have advanced features. Surveillance cameras also need additional components such as recorders, transmitters and monitors. To cut on the expense, some businesses and home owners would rather use dummy cameras in place of genuine surveillance equipment.

Security Threats Addressed
Some locations do not have the same high security risks. Some urban and rural areas, buildings, malls, and gated communities with in-house securities are generally considered safe and may not require highly specialized surveillance equipment. If you live or work in one of these buildings or communities and generally do not have to worry about crime occurring in your neighborhood, a dummy camera will work best for you.

Presence of Other Surveillance Equipment Installed in Key Areas
Dummy cameras are often used to augment security systems that may already be in present. These devices are often installed in areas of the home or business where there is less risk of intrusion, theft or pilferage. This type of security tool can serve to reinforce the feeling that the area is being strictly monitored and can be excellent means for deterrence of crime.

Probable break-in or burglary is a crime of the moment
Innumerable crimes are not well-planned, masterminded events. Often, they are what some people call ‘crimes of the moment’ – which are crimes that occur at random or when a moment offers the best opportunity for the thief or burglar. In these cases, thieves will scout areas to determine the most vulnerable buildings – those that offer easy access, have no guard dogs, no owners present and no surveillance equipment installed.

If one or several dummy cameras are in place, burglars will believe that the area is being monitored and will be less likely to try to break in.

A caveat: dummy cameras will never replace authentic surveillance equipment. In case a crime does occur, a fake camera will not be able to prevent or keep a record of the incident. Use these camera where there is significantly low risk of a crime occurring. In high-risk areas, your best bet is still surveillance equipment that works for real.

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Wireless Surveillance Camera – Why it is the Best and Safest

Home Surveillance, Surveillance Systems | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Oct 20 2009

Security continues to become a major concern for many homes and businesses.  As a means to prevent crime and ensure the safety of the occupants, security devices such as surveillance systems are often installed in many premises.  Easily a favorite among home and business owners is the wireless surveillance camera due to its convenience and a range of functions that may not always be available with wired versions.  Are you considering a security system for your home or office?  Learn the top 3 reasons why a wireless surveillance camera is the way to go:

Easy Installation
Unlike a wired system, wireless surveillance cameras do not rely on wires or cables in order to work.  The lack of wires for this type of security system means that installation is significantly less cumbersome.  This is because the usual extra tasks required to install a wired security system are eliminated, such as creating electrical leads, performing circuit testing and even wire stripping.  A wireless surveillance camera usually only requires a location.  Once installed, it can start working.

wireless surveillance cameraA wireless surveillance camera system also eliminates unsightly wires running across the wall, so for aesthetic purposes, it’s the preferred security system.

Eliminate Power Problems
Most of the available wired security systems today rely on electrical power in order to run.  Although they do utilize battery power, DC power sources are made available only as some sort of backup.  Since the batteries are used for emergency purposes, they tend to exhaust themselves unnoticed.

A wireless surveillance camera, on the other hand, does not need to be connected to a building’s power grid.  It is battery-powered, so as long as batteries are fresh, the camera will continue working.  Majority of wireless systems also come with a feature that alerts users regarding the condition of the batteries, whether they are running out and need to be recharged or replaced.

With a wireless surveillance camera, users don’t have to be concerned about power outages that will render a security system useless or power fluctuations that may affect certain physical components in the device.  Since many wireless surveillance cameras are sold with rechargeable batteries, they turn out to be relatively cost effective in the long run.

Eliminate Signal Issues
Wireless surveillance cameras used to have bad a reputation for having limited coverage.  This is true no longer.  These days, wireless surveillance cameras are rigged into a system that covers excellent range, up to several hundred feet.  In fact, a reliable wireless surveillance camera can manage signals through thick walls, giving users more confidence regarding its functions.  Connected to several transmitters, the camera can effectively monitor and provide reliable security for a very wide area.

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