Video surveillance used to be done using CCTV (closed circuit television) systems, where analog video cameras were connected to video tape recorders (VCR devices) using coaxial cable. Today you can get video surveillance cameras that have a CCD sensor, which can capture video images in a digital form. These surveillance cameras, called IP surveillance cameras, [...]
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A dummy security camera looks just like a real security surveillance camera, but is a non-functional camera. These cameras are designed to fool potential intruders into thinking that a security surveillance camera system is protecting the premises. Any dummy security camera should be placed in a highly visible location so that they are easily noticed [...]
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If you are looking to buy a new security camera system, and are planning on locating some of the cameras outside, its important to ensure that the cameras that come with the system are weatherproof. If you already have a security camera system with indoor cameras installed, but want to add an additional security camera [...]
CCTV (closed-circuit TV) security surveillance systems have been around for decades now, but the technology used in CCTV systems has changed quite a bit over the years. The video cameras used in surveillance systems today are smaller, better and cheaper. Up until a few years ago video footage was recorded from security [...]