ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|6 pages

Evolution of video surveillance systems

chapter 2|10 pages

Components of network video

chapter 3|24 pages

Network cameras

chapter 4|56 pages

Camera technologies

chapter 5|18 pages

Thermal cameras

chapter 6|16 pages

Video compression technologies

chapter 7|14 pages

Audio technologies

chapter 8|8 pages

Video encoders

chapter 9|18 pages

Wired networks

chapter 10|14 pages

Wireless networks

chapter 11|24 pages

Networking technologies

chapter 12|10 pages

Servers and storage

chapter 13|28 pages

Video management

chapter 14|16 pages

Hosted video solutions

chapter 15|12 pages

Intelligent video

chapter 16|24 pages

Intelligent video applications

chapter 17|54 pages

System design considerations