ABSTRACT
Optical surveillance is only one of many forms of surveillance. Surveillance devices are common in North American and Europe, but given that most are manufactured in Asia, it is not surprising that surveillance is spreading throughout Asia, as well. Laws aimed at mandating or regulating surveillance overseas are sometimes based on United States law. Cameras specifically targeted at the surveillance market may have additional capabilities such as water resistance, motion sensors, automatic night vision, pan and tilt, “smart camera” image processing, biometric identification characteristics, and Ethernet connectors. Surveillance is an essential aspect of military life. Spending reports can give some idea of the prevalence of surveillance systems, but not all money allocated to surveillance is effectively used. A great deal of surveillance occurs over the Internet. Almost everyone is seeking information on others or gathering content to attract people to their websites.
