Continuing in the tradition of the bestselling first edition, this book examines networked surveillance video solutions. It provides the latest details on industry hardware, software, and networking capabilities of the latest cameras and DVRs.
It addresses in full detail updated specifications on MPEG-4 and other digital video formats, resolution advantages of analog v. digital, intelligent video capabilities, frame rate control, and indoor/outdoor installations factors. New chapters include cloud computing, standards, and thermal cameras.
Content
1. The evolution of video surveillance systems
2. The components of network video
3. Network cameras
4. Camera technologies
5. Thermal cameras
6. Video compression technologies
7. Audio technologies
8. Video encoders
9. Wired networks
10. Wireless networks
11. Networking technologies
12. Servers and storage
13. Video management
14. Hosted video solutions
15. Intelligent video
16. Intelligent video applications
17. System design considerations
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