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Surveillance 101: A Brief History

This article explains how surveillance technology has evolved from early CCTV systems all the way to today's smart AI-powered cameras.

 

Surveillance 101: A Brief History - FAQs

What is CCTV?
CCTV stands for Closed-Circuit Television.


What is the main difference between an Analog camera and an IP camera?
Analog cameras have to be connected to a recorder using a coaxial ("coax") cable.
IP ("Internet Protocol") cameras connect over a network using Ethernet or WiFi.


What is the difference between a DVR and an NVR?
A Digital Video Recorder (DVR) records analog video processed by the recorder itself, connected by coaxial cables.
A Network Video Recorder (NVR) records digital streams from IP cameras that have already processed the video at the source.


What AI Features do IC Realtime cameras have?
  - Intelligent Motion Detection (iMD)
  - Facial Recognition
  - Facial Detection
  - License plate recognition
  - Perimeter Protection
  - Intrusion Detection or Tripwires (IVS - Intelligent Video Surveillance)
  - Active Deterrence


Info Source: networkoptix.com