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  A good  video surveillance system can be an excellent investment, both because it increases the safety of you, your family, your business, and your property but also because many new home buyers are listing security systems as desired features when they're shopping for a new home (so having security video cameras could increase the value and desirability of your house when it's time to sell).

This is because video cameras can help gain insight into suspicious activity, they can deter criminal activity, and they can keep an eye on your property while you are out of the house or after your business hours of operation.

A good security  monitoring system can provide real-time monitoring of your business or home, and aid in identifying security breaches, reduce loss from theft. Its advantages cannot be undermined.


                                                           


However, to ensure that you get your money’s worth it is important to pick the right security video camera for your specific surveillance needs.  By making a conscious effort to plan and purchase a system that can accommodate all your required surveillance needs, you could save lots of time and money. A Globus professional  assess your needs in order to get the features and functionality you desire.


Don't get too carried away with saving money though. Some people see seemingly great deals on the internet and buy a bunch of cameras that turn out to be pretty shoddy. No, you don't have to spend a fortune, just don't go for any deals that seem too good to be true.

If you're purchasing video cameras as an investment in your house and a long-term investment in your business or family's welfare and safety, it behooves you to spend a little more and get quality equipment that will last for years. A critical issue to consider is the quantity and placement of cameras as the number of surveillance cameras you require will affect the type of recording device you will have to buy as well as the camera types you need to consider. Globus can get you the best that your budget allows, yet with the quality you deserve.
                                                         

If your a small business you can find simple systems with one to three security video cameras. These allow you to view captured video directly through your TV and record through your VCR.

 

                                                             

If you prefer better technology, have a larger business, or just need more coverage, even at  home,you can definitely get systems with more advanced features. This includes internet security cameras, where the feeds go directly to your PC, and you can check in on your house from work or even across the world.

Just knowing that your home or business  is under 24 hour surveillance irrespective of whether you are in or out is very reassuring. Furthermore, knowing that you can monitor what went on while you were away and have evidence to work with should anything out of the ordinary occur, is a great source of peace of mind. How can security cameras not be an investment worth considering?

                                                                                                                             
Security video cameras are a definite asset, an investment that will give you, your business (or your family) peace of mind and which will reap rewards in the long run.
 

 In the last decade or so, prices have come down while dependability has increased, and many owners are choosing to include video surveillance in their security systems. This is because video surveillance systems (VSS) are good for catching intruders "in the act."

What Video Surveillance Systems Consist of:
  • a video camera
  • a recording/playback device
  • a monitor
  • and sometimes a motion detector

Contact a Globus professional today and we will assist you with what you need for your location and budget.

The Two Types of Video Surveillance Systems
 

                                                              
Covert -- Covert systems are when the cameras are hidden. These kind of surveillance systems may be used to watch housekeepers, nannies/babysitters, or anyone on your property you may want to watch to ensure they're not doing something they shouldn't be.

 

                                                          

Overt -- Overt systems are when the cameras are obvious. These kind of video surveillance systems are meant to be as much of a deterrent as a method of catching thieves. A thief will think twice about visiting a house with outdoor cameras and numerous signs around the premises advertising your video surveillance system.

Video Surveillance Systems: Pros

  • Can reduce the likelihood of break ins.
  • If a break in does occur, cameras can increase the probability of burglars being caught and positively identified.
  • This can cause them to receive firmer consequences for their actions.

Video Surveillance Systems: Cons

  • Purchasing and installing a comprehensive video surveillance system can be costly.
  • The systems will require ongoing maintenance.
  • Cameras might be stolen/damaged.
  • Family or employees might not feel comfortable knowing the cameras are always watching.

Wireless video surveillance systems (VSS) are actually easier to install than hard-wired systems. Wireless VSS transmits radio signals from your camera or transmitter to a receiver. The receiver will be connected to your TV or VCR (or whatever kind of monitoring equipment you buy) via a cable, but that's the only cable you'll have to use when you set up a wireless video surveillance system. You don't have to connect the transmitter and the receiver with wires.

Basic Components of a Wireless Video Surveillance System:

at least one camera/transmitter
power supply (typically 12-volt DC)
receiver and antenna
cable (to connect your receiver to your monitoring equipment)
optional additional monitor and VCR

A VCR is only a necessary component to a video surveillance system if you want to record the images being broadcast by your transmitter. Some owners will just broadcast the signal live to monitor instead of recording hours worth of footage.
 

How Night Vision Security Cameras
Night vision security cameras allow you to see intruders trying to enter both by day and by night. If you've been thinking about adding security cameras as part of your security system, it's not a bad idea to get cameras capable of seeing in the dark since that's when many would-be burglars ply their trade. As with regular security cameras, night vision cameras send their images to a VCR or PC where they are displayed on a monitor and can be recorded to a tape or hard drive. The difference is in how the cameras see.

 Night vision technology basically works in two different ways, depending on what kind of camera you buy. 

Image Enhancement

This technology works by gathering small amounts of light that exist even at night (the lower portion of the infrared spectrum) but are imperceptible to the human eye. This light is then amplified to display an image we can easily see. The display on a monitor hooking up by an image enhancing camera usually appears greenish. (If you've ever peered through night vision goggles, that is the look.)

Thermal Imaging

Thermal imaging technology makes use of the upper portion of the infrared spectrum which shows the heat emitted by things rather than just their reflected light. Warmer things (i.e. human bodies) give off more heat than cooler things like trees or houses. The display on a monitor hooking up by an image enhancing camera usually appears in black and white.

 

Originally video surveillance was done based on analog technology -- closed circuit television (CCTV) and recording on video tapes. This was fine for recording what was going on, but it didn’t broadcast actual live information, so it wasn’t practical for monitoring stores, for instance, from a remote location. It simply provided what happened after the fact. The picture quality wasn’t great and it relied on human reliability as well -- someone had to remember to change the tapes regularly, etc.

Digital revolutionizes video surveillance

With the Internet revolution and the ever-increasing presence of Local Area Networks, technology took great strides in video surveillance in the 1990’s. Analog camera tubes were replaced with CCD (Charged Coupled Devices) and digital cameras became affordable for most people.

This combination meant that video surveillance could do two things: go live over the Internet or a closed network for surveillance and provide clearer, crisper images that could be tracked and manipulated easily. For law enforcement, digital surveillance meant it was much easier to zoom in on images, track particular scenes and enhance features.

The basics of IP-based surveillance

A digital camera “views” the scene in front of it, broadcasts the video images as a digitized signal over a LAN line (Local Area Network) where it’s then transmitted to a computer or server. The server in turn manages all of this information. Depending upon the software used to manage the digital images, it can record, display or retransmit the images to anywhere in the world.

The software package can easily be upgraded to allow for analyzing data, selecting specific “flagged” items to watch for and a host of other functions, making it a truly customizable security tool.

Comparing analog and IP-based video surveillance

A better way to understand the differences between analog and IP-based video surveillance may be to compare the two and how they work:

Analog or CCTV+DVR video surveillance

  • Easy to use -- operates like a VCR
  • Changing cassettes and rewinding regularly means human error frequently interferes with effectiveness
  • Image quality is poor
  • Storage tapes wear out over time
  • Broadcasting images live isn’t practical
  • Storage is bulky
  • Uses analog recording, recording in low-grade picture quality and inability to search and track easily
  • Adding DVR systems must be done in ‘blocks’ of 16 channels

IP-based video surveillance

  • IP-based recording means instant transmittal of images anywhere in the world.
  • Can monitor multiple cameras from one remote location
  • No decrease in recording quality over time or with repeated replays
  • Digital picture quality far superior to analog
  • IP-base recording is highly compressed for easier storage and can be transported over a variety of media
  • Digital images can be encrypted for security purposes
  • Updates and add-ons are relatively inexpensive through software packages and Internet computer networking
  • Adjustable frame rates
  • Remote or shared viewing may be done over the Internet or a wireless connection
  • Standard IP video compression techniques are used
  • IP surveillance cameras may be added individually or in groups according to your needs

                                                                                  

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