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The Influence of Lens Selection

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Image resolution versus field of view One important, but often neglected consideration in video surveillance systems design is the trade-off between image resolution and field of view. With any given combination of camera and lens the native resolution from the camera is spread over the entire field of view of the lens, determining pixel density and image resolution. The wider the resolution is spread, the lower the pixel density, the lower the image resolution or image detail. The images below, taken with the same camera from the same distance away, illustrate this trade-off. The widest field of view allows you to cover the widest area but does not allow you to see high detail, while the narrowest field of view permits capture of high detail at the expense of wide area coverage. The next series of images, each taken with the same high resolution camera from the same distance away similarly illustrates the trade-off of high detail and ability to identify a person when using a wide angle of view lens and the ability to cover a wide area. Other ways to improve image detail So now you see the trade-off. You would like to cover the whole area, but unfortunately you are not able to read the license plate. What to do? At this point, there are a few other variables that you may be able to change in your system design to improve image detail. First is the distance from the camera to the subject. If possible, the installer could improve the image detail by moving the camera closer to the subject. This may be feasible in a new installation, but in an existing system this may be limited by the physical constraints of the location and the system, as well as costs associated with re-cabling. Moving closer improves the image detail, but field of view is reduced. The second variable that may be changed is the camera resolution. By selecting a higher resolution camera with a higher starting number of pixels and spreading them over the same field of view as before, the pixel density will be higher and the resulting image detail will be better. Of course, this assumes you can make that change in your system and you can support the likely higher priced hardware and data storage needs required with higher resolution systems. The higher resolution, data intensive cameras will also lower the frame rate of the system which must also be kept in mind especially with industry specific standards and requirements. Use available tools There are many useful tools available to help support systems design and correct equipment selection. One of those is Theia’s own image resolution and lens calculator. The calculator allows you to input some important details of your application and potential equipment, then quickly calculates image resolution with those assumptions. You input the camera resolution and sensor size you intend to use, the lens field of view you believe you need, then input your key project variables – either how much resolution you think you need in terms of pixel density, how much coverage you need in distance (feet or meters), or how far away the camera is from the subject. The tool then calculates the other variables for you. For example, you indicate you plan to use a 5 megapixel 1/2.5” sensor camera, a 3mm lens and you will be 50 feet away from your subject. The tool will calculate your pixel density – in this case 27 pixels/ foot, and coverage width – here 97 feet wide. The tool then provides an image that represents the level of image resolution you would get for your selected variables allowing you to quickly see if you have enough resolution to meet the needs of your application. The newest iPhone and iPad versions of Theia’s calculator App include enhancements that allow users to input the camera height and/ or camera angle so that one can tell if a person’s head, for example, will be covered in the image given different distances from the camera. The latest version also allows the user to introduce a level of jpeg noise so that the resulting image more accurately reflects real world conditions. The importance of lens selection If you decide to increase your image resolution by increasing the camera resolution, you must also consider lens selection. The lens needed for an IP/ megapixel camera is much different than the lens needed for a traditional analog camera. These higher resolution cameras demand higher performance lenses in order to take full advantage of the increased resolution. For instance, in a megapixel camera, the focal plane spot size of the lens must be comparable or smaller than the pixel size on the sensor (Figures A and B below), otherwise the light falls off the pixel resulting in a fuzzy image.Using a standard resolution lens with a 5 megapixel camera will produce a blurry image. Most often if you want to take advantage of all the pixels a multi megapixel camera provides, a high quality lens with matching resolution is needed otherwise the money spent on a high resolution camera is wasted. One would assume, then, that all someone specifying a megapixel camera needs to do is specify a megapixel lens. However, it’s not that simple and in many cases it can be quite difficult to ensure that the lens needed is the lens being offered. Traditionally, just about any decent lens would do the job for traditional analog cameras so specifying the lens wasn’t a problem. As a result, too many designers and integrators are still unaware that for megapixel cameras not all lenses are created equally. In megapixel cameras the pixel size and the required lens spot size varies depending on the size of sensor and quantity of pixels it contains. You can have 2 different cameras, both 1.3 megapixel, but if the sensor size is not the same the pixel size will be different. The figures below illustrate this. In selecting a lens it…

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Drone Forensics Gets a Boost with New Data on NIST Website

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Aerial drones might someday deliver online purchases to homes. But in some prisons, drone delivery is already a thing. Drones have been spotted flying drugs, cell phones and other contraband over prison walls, and in several cases, drug traffickers have used drones to ferry narcotics across the border. If those drones are captured, investigators will try to extract data from them that might point to a suspect. But there are many types of drones, each with its own quirks, and that can make data extraction tricky. It would help if investigators could instantly conjure another drone of the same type to practice on first, and while that may not be possible, they can now do the next best thing – download a ‘forensic image’ of that type of drone. A forensic image is a complete data extraction from a digital device, and NIST maintains a repository of images made from personal computers, mobile phones, tablets, hard drives and other storage media. The images in NIST’s computer forensic reference datasets, or CFReDS, contain simulated digital evidence and are available to download for free. Recently, NIST opened a new section of CFReDS dedicated to drones, where forensic experts can find images of 14 popular makes and models, a number that is expected to grow to 30 by December 2018. “The drone images will allow investigators to do a dry run before working on high-profile cases,” said Barbara Guttman, Manager of Digital Forensic Research at NIST, “You don’t want to practice on evidence.” The drone images were created by VTO Labs, a Colorado-based digital forensics and cybersecurity firm. NIST added the images to CFReDS because that website is well-known within the digital forensics community. “Listing the drone images there is the fastest way to get them out to experts in the field,” Guttman said. Work on the drone images began in May of last year when VTO Labs received a contract from the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate. “When we proposed this project, there was little existing research in this space,” said Steve Watson, Chief Technology Officer at VTO. The drone research was needed not only to combat drug smuggling, but also to allow officials to respond more quickly should a drone ever be used as a weapon inside the United States. For each make and model of drone he studied for this DHS-funded project, Watson purchased three and flew them until they accumulated a baseline of data. He then extracted data from one while leaving it intact. He disassembled a second and extracted data from its circuit board and onboard cameras. With the third, he removed all the chips and extracted data from them directly. He also disassembled and extracted data from the pilot controls and other remotely connected devices. “The forensic images contain all the 1s and 0s we recovered from each model,” Watson said. The images were created using industry standard data formats so that investigators can connect to them using forensic software tools and inspect their contents. The images for each model also come with step-by-step, photo-illustrated teardown instructions. Watson was able to retrieve serial numbers, flight paths, launch and landing locations, photos and videos. On one model, he found a database that stores a user’s credit card information. Investigators can use the images to practice recovering data including deleted files. Universities and forensic labs can use them for training, proficiency testing and research, and application developers can use the images to test their software. “If you’re writing tools for drone forensics, you need a lot of drones to test them on,” Guttman said.

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Romania Opens State-of-the-Art Football Arena

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Officially inaugurated in October 2017, Ion Oblemenco Stadium in the Romanian city of Craiova is the country’s most modern football arena at a capacity of over 30,000 seats. The futuristic stadium, inspired by the art of Romanian sculptor Constantin Brâncuși, was built from the ground up over the course of two-anda-half years at a total cost of EUR 51 million. It is home to football club CS Universitatea Craiova and was ranked fourth on the Stadium DB website’s list for Stadium of the Year 2017. The high-profile project was built with a clear goal – hosting international and premium league matches not only in the Romanian capital of Bucharest, but also in the city on the river Jiu. For this reason, the municipality of Craiova required a stadium security solution at par with stringent guidelines – according to the year 2020 European football championship standards – to guarantee safety during mass events. Looking for a trusted vendor with sports stadium experience, plus the ability to deliver the majority of necessary equipment as a single point of contact, Craiova officials opted for Bosch. Working closely with the on-site team, Bosch experts installed a fire and safety solution composed of four fire panels and 1,500 detectors. The stadium also received a quality sound system with elec tro-voice pro sound speakers for music and commentary, Dynacord Promatrix for evacuation, and Bosch loudspeakers for interior sound, as well as a conference and interpretation system for the pressroom. However, the real ‘kicker’ of the football stadium installation is the comprehensive video security solution: Ion Oblemenco Stadium boasts a fully integrated Bosch video security system including 211 cameras, centrally managed on a single platform through an enterprise edition of the Bosch Video Management System (BVMS). The networked cameras serve a wide range of functions at entry and exit points, and areas surrounding the stadium. On the perimeter, 115 robust DINION IP bullet 5000 cameras watch central avenues leading to the stadium, while 86 discrete FLEXIDOME IP 5000 cameras monitor visitors. For added security, eight AUTODOME IP 7000 cameras – two on the stadium outside, six inside – safeguard the surroundings with on-board intelligent video analytics (IVA) which allows for ‘smart’ video surveillance functions. For instance, intelligent tracking automatically tracks moving objects based on predefined alarm rules. Besides automatic tracking of objects of interest once certain predefine rules, like loitering, security operators in Craiova can also manually track groups of football fans or follow specific individuals. Video streams of all 211 cameras are monitored in a central security room, manned by operator personnel and members of Romania’s police during matches. Video data is safely stored on two Bosch DIVAR IP 7000 network video recording units with a total of 256 Terabyte storage capacity. The recorders feature video recording manager (VRM) software to increase reliability and reduce storage volumes and costs by automatically balancing the video stream load to the free available storage devices. Also the recording units support forensic search enabling security operators to quickly retrieve the relevant video data from hours of stored video to deliver irrefutable evidence. Craiova officials are satisfied with the easy-to-use and cost-efficient solution. Because Bosch products fulfilled international guidelines, the stadium is now fully certified to host matches of the First Romanian Football League, European league matches, Champions League and national team matches.

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Dahua Technology Thermal Cameras

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Conventional surveillance cameras are capable of capturing video in daytime and well-lit areas. They are not capable enough for poorly lit areas or at night. If at all a picture is produced, it is noisy as sensors compensate for the lack of light by increasing sensitivity. Since clear day and night monitoring is an important benchmark in assessing a surveillance system’s effectiveness, thermal imaging devices present a clear advantage in their ability to convert heat energy into an image visible to the human eye. Leveraging its experience in camera image analysis and intelligent algorithms, Dahua Technology has developed a new generation of thermal imaging devices with innovative functions that balance visible light with infrared, enabling users to effectively monitor an area under all lighting conditions. These functions include advanced capabilities such as intelligent temperature measurement and behavior analysis, further extending the scope of surveillance applications such as perimeter protection or equipment predictive maintenance in substations. The new products adopt advanced uncooled infrared detectors with 400×300 effective pixels, realizing a 40% increase over the previous infrared detector with 336×256 effective pixels. The benefit is that the field of view is increased, for example, TPC-BF5400 with 13mm thermal lens, has a 29.7°x22.3° field of view, and the older model TPCBF5300 has 25°x19° with the same lens. Meanwhile, newer models have received improvements in detailed information, contrast and other upgrades. The Dahua IVS (Intelligent Video System) is a built-in video analytics algorithm that delivers intelligent functions to mon itor a scene for tripwire violations, intrusion detection, and abandoned or missing objects. It requires a certain number of pixels on the target to function properly. The DH-TPC-BF5400-B13 model can be utilized to form a perimeter intruder detection system performing as an invisible wall. When installed at the recommended height of 5 meters, one camera can cover a 100 meters long fence. Whether it is day or night, as long as someone enters into a targeted area, a warning will be sent to the control center. A thermal camera is not just for video surveillance, it is also suitable for remote temperature monitoring to prevent accidents. Calculating the corresponding relationship between received radiation energy and temperature, it shows the surface temperature of the target through different gray values. Currently, the temperature measurement tolerance is within a certain range- ±2°C, ±2%. It provides users with real-time information about substation equipment much more efficiently, saving time and labor. If the temperature of equipment or part of the station exceeds a preset threshold, the system will automatically trigger an alarm and alert management. For a thermal camera, the radiation does not only depend on the temperature, the surrounding environment also emits radiation, especially high temperature objects at close distance, which will be reflected by the target surface. The emitted radiation of the object and the reflected radiation are also affected by atmospheric absorption. Therefore, to measure temperature precisely, it’s necessary to consider the effect of different radiant sources. A precise temperature measurement should include these three steps: Excluding external temperature interference by placing a baffle or coat of high emissivity materials on the surface of the target to make the result as accurate as possible. Keeping appropriate distance to ensure the target occupies at least 10×10 pixels in the image. Considering energy transmission losses, especially in high temperature and humidity environments, the atmospheric transmission coefficient is obviously to be reduced.

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Hikvision Wins Best Surveillance Camera Award at NCN Awards

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Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has won the NCN Award at recently held 11th NCN Innovation Award Night at The Hotel Suryaa, New Delhi. Hikvision was voted for the Most Innovative Products of the Year 2017 in the Best Video Surveillance Camera category. The NCN Awards felicitated the achievers for the year 2017 for their outstanding performance. These awards are presented to recognize the vendors, solution provider and partners for their relentless and sincere efforts towards the growth of the Indian IT industry. “We feel honored to win the Best Surveillance Camera Award at NCN awards. This recognition comes at a time when Hikvision is introducing AI enabled advanced cameras along with Turbo HD 5.0 series cameras in the market. We will continue our onward march with innovative product offerings in the video surveillance and security categories. Hikvision will continue to offer innovative AI based applications and IoT solutions in the Indian market,” remarked Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. The NCN Innovation Awards, the only of their kind at the national level, aim at recognizing ‘Excellence’ on the basis of quantitative as well as qualitative criteria which shall set a benchmark in the industry. This unique initiative is intended to acknowledge achievements of the different players in the IT industry. National Computrade News (NCN) is a leading IT news magazine and one of the most trusted sources for the critical information needs of the IT channel which includes front retailers to large vendors. For this category, the best product in each category is selected on the basis of online voting. The award ceremony has attracted a congregation of more than three hundred guests cutting across verticals of the IT industry including vendor, corporate and channel partners across the nation to celebrate the occasion.

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Cybersecurity Trends 2018

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How can businesses better protect themselves from the increasing volume and complexity of cyberattacks while preparing for the opportunities of automation and digitalization of industries – this is the burning question of the day and our goal is to raise awareness to help them address it. This article focuses where we see the most significant threats and opportunities emerging, and highlights the implications of the increasingly connected world, how global regulation is responding, the need to inject trust into cybersecurity, ways to protect ourselves from intelligent cyberattacks, and what we should do to close the skills gap in an environment starved for cybersecurity talent, yet overwhelmed by volumes of data. The leading cybersecurity experts from TÜV have forecasted eight challenges that organizations will cope with in coming times. The forcast is based on a survey of TÜV Rheinland’s leading cybersecurity experts where inputs were collected from clients in Europe, North America and Asia. Following are highlights of the 8 cybersecurity trends identified this year: Trend 1: A rising global tide of cyber-regulation increasing the price of privacy Data protection is a critical concern in an increasingly digital world and May 25, 2018 is a turning point for data protection in Europe. It marked the end of the transitional period for the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as it becomes enforceable by law. It disrupts data governance and how information is protected for any organisation controlling or processing EU citizen personal data, and leads a growing list of emerging data protection regulations from around the globe. Data protection is a critical concern in an increasingly digital world As business undergoes digital transformation and becomes increasingly connected, cyberattacks continue to grow in both sophistication and volume. Recent highprofile cyberattacks have showed just how vulnerable organisations are. The ransomware WannaCry infected more than 300,000 computers across multiple organisations, countries, and continents in less than 48 hours. 87 million Facebook profiles harvested by political consultancy Cambridge Analytica is being dubbed one of the most consequential data breaches in history, rivalling the breach of financial records from Equifax. These attacks predict a dark future for privacy. GDPR disrupts the data governance and how information should be protected Increasingly, organisations must be able to prove that they are processing personal data in accordance with the legal requirements of this evolving regulatory environment. GDPR introduces a number of key components including extra-territorial reach over EU data, individual right, data privacy officers, notice and consent, restrictions on secondary users, privacy impact assessment, and data breach notification. These requirements are forcing organisations to rethink data governance, systems architecture, documentation and data loss prevention. Failure to comply could result in fines of up to 4% of global turnover The related business risk is material. In the event of noncompliance or contravention, the EU is envisioning sanctions amounting to four percent of the previous year’s turnover, or EUR 20m, whichever is the greater. Weaknesses in technical and organisational data security such as outdated encryption standards leave organisations vulnerable to these fines. Many organisations are underestimating the extent of such requirements Few organisations are going to be ready by the impending deadline. Most, having underestimated the extent of the requirements, are still developing their plan for GDPR compliance. Some have decided not to develop a plan, choosing instead to treat non-conformity as just another operational risk to be managed – perhaps doubting the seriousness with which the EU commission will enforce it. Others are not sure if the regulation applies. As a result, the majority of organisations are starting late with implementation. An emerging list of data protection regulations from around the globe GDPR is leading a global trend as European regulators are not alone in mandating greater accountability at the executive level. The USA, Argentina, Brazil, Switzerland, Africa, India and China – all are revising their data protection regulations. Many share similar concepts like informed user consent and data breach notification obliging organisations to notify the relevant authority and all affected data subjects when a breach occurs – an often costly exercise. Yet this also leads to fragmentation and emerging market barriers driven by territorial requirements for data protection and data flows across borders. For global organisations, this will make international operations an increasingly costly and complex challenge. Trend 2: The Internet of Things drives the convergence of safety, cybersecurity and data privacy Today, product development, time to market considerations, and technical power constraints leave IoT devices exposed by exploitation of critical vulnerabilities. The impact of data breaches now extends far beyond simple data monetization to kinetic threats to health and safety, as devices and systems are directly connected to open networks. It is widely accepted that the state of IoT security is poor and with over 500 connected devices expected to cohabit with us in our homes by 2022, these represent a major risk to safety, cybersecurity and data privacy. Mirai proved that IoT devices can be effectively weaponised as botnets On October 21, 2016 a massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack hit DYN Inc. and temporarily disrupted much of the internet on the East Coast of the United States. It affected companies like Twitter, Spotify, Amazon, Netflix, Reddit, the Guardian, CNN, and the New York Times. Formed mainly of hacked IoT devices, the Mirai botnet was a wake-up call about the vulnerability of internet connected things to cyberattacks. Commercial and technical constraints leave IoT devices vulnerable to exploits Many IoT devices are fundamentally insecure, leaving product manufacturers and customers exposed to the inherent risk of cyberattacks. This should not come as a surprise as manufacturers are not in the business of cybersecurity. Instead, they are under increasing pressure to innovate faster than the competition, while protecting their margins. Ensuring devices are easy to produce, functional, connected and secure – while limiting power consumption to extend battery life – is a complex technical challenge leading to difficult trade-offs. Vulnerabilities often reside deep in the product software stack To save time and money, software developers use open source…

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Dahua Presenting FPGA in AI with Intel

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Dahua Technology held a technical session together with Intel at IFSEC 2018 at London on 21 June to introduce AI NVR based on FPGA technology for security applications. Steve Norman, Sales Director of Dahua UK & Ireland highlighted Dahua’s new AI NVR based on Intel FPGA technology, which is able to realize real-time face recognition powered by AI, thanks to the deterministic low latency performance of Intel FPGAs. Moreover, Intel FPGAs are highly flexible and easy-to-use, which has enabled Dahua to better design its unique AI products. Todd Matsler, Director of Intel Global IOT Video also introduced Intel’s vision product technology including the Intel® FPGA & Intel® Movidius™ VPU, which are both equipped on Dahua’s new Deepsense series AI products. He especially pointed out the deterministic low latency, superb performance, power efficiency and future readiness of FPGA make it suitable for deep learning inference. Intel® Movidius™ VPU enables low power visual intelligence, delivering dedicated imaging, vision, and deep neural networks at the edge. With the in-depth presentations, participants of the technical session were fascinated by the great future AI could bring to the surveillance industry.

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Hikvision Safeguards Senegal International Airport

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Senegal’s new Blaise Diagne International Airport has chosen to minimise its parking lot headaches and secure its massive freight zone with intelligent smart surveillance from Hikvision. Officially opened by Senegalese President Macky Sall in December 2017, Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) covers 4,500ha of land located near the town of Diass, 47km from the capital of Dakar. Built at a cost of $575 million, the new airport is one of the largest travel hubs in West Africa, with a main runway designed to accommodate long-haul aircraft such as the A380 and B787. Approximately 3 million passengers are expected to travel through AIBD annually, increasing to 10 million by 2035. With a two level 42,000m2 main passenger terminal and 12,800m2 cargo terminal building designed to handle 50,000 tons of cargo and 80,000 aircraft movements annually, the new airport of fers a long-term solution to intra-African economic activity, providing excellent levels of aviation connectivity. Parking management To address the security, efficient management and profitability objectives of the airport’s 17 car park entrances and exits, operator Senecar enlisted the help of Hikvision authorised distributor, CST Securite, which capitalised on the support of the Hikvision Technical team, and all parties worked to confirm the final specification to meet the needs of the airport’s car parking and freight zone security surveillance, and site management requirements. Drawing on specialist products from Hikvision’s Smart Parking Management Solution, for the airport’s car park areas, CST Securite installed 17x DS-TCG225 2MP HD resolution ANPR cameras, featuring built-in whitelist, LPR identification support, barrier/ gate control and audio output. Effective access management The Hikvision smart parking management system employed at AIBD uses the latest barrier technology combined with Hikvision industry-standard ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) to ensure seamless, managed vehicular entrance and exit from parking lots. Fast vehicle identification and integrated barrier control software means queues are kept to a minimum – which means greater vehicle flow can be handled to increase the productivity and efficiency. The Hikvision Darkfighter and True WDR imaging technologies employed in the airport’s ANPR system are specified to deliver crisp and clear recognition, alongside a recording of every vehicle using the car parks day and night. A development beyond traditional technology, the airport’s car park barrier activation is not driven by traditional sensor coils in the floor (that detect a vehicle waiting to enter or exit), but by highly accurate ‘radar’ sensors. This technology enables far simpler installation and maintenance, as no ground works are required to dig across roadways or pedestrian pavements to install the traditional sensing coils and their cables. Additionally, the Hikvision radar solution is not affected by local environmental influences such as light, dust or rain that can inhibit the performance of traditional sensing coil based solutions. Helping Senecar to maximise their operation, the system provides invaluable statistical and analytical parking lot information, supplying status history, parking usage rate and parking vehicle flow, to name but a few. Underlining the advanced performance capability of the Hikvision smart parking management system, a range of configurable alarms helps the ANPR system operators to manage daily activities such as unauthorised parking, overtime parking and illegal access, which all helps support highly-effective vehicle and security management. High-level freight security AIBD’s cargo terminal building located to the south-west of the runway accommodates the airport’s freight handling, and incorporates a number of storage areas, freezers, office facilities and electromechanical service areas. To integrate with the airport’s mix of security measures and site management, CST Securite liaised with the airport security team to identify the most advantageous locations to install the freight zone cameras. Designed to capture a comprehensive view of all key internal and external areas, a mix of Hikvision DS-2CD2T42WD 4MP/ DS-2CD2T22WD 2MP full HD EXIR bullet network cameras with built-in IR to 50m, and DS-2CD2142FWD 4MP/ DS-2CD2122FWD 2MP full HD vandal-resistant network dome cameras with built-in IR to 30m and edge storage – all with IP67 protection have been installed. Supporting the Hikvision cameras’ high-performance imaging, their on-board VCA alarm activation parameters was set-up for individual camera scenes, to provide automated alarm activations and situation awareness of any predetermined set of events within each cameras’ view. To provide the airport’s security and management teams with effective real-time and playback monitoring, at the control room, Hikvision NVR-7332NI-E4/ 16P, embedded plug & play NVRs and a DS-7716NI-I4 NVR were installed to provide up to 6MP resolution recording. Simple and intuitive systems control is provided by Hikvision’s iVMS-5200E Control software, enabling all aspects of the surveillance system to be managed effectively. Commenting on the AIBD installation, Kevin Zhu, General Manager of CST Securite said, “Having used their products many times before on other high-profile projects, we had no doubt that the choice of Hikvision surveillance products would provide the customer with an efficient and reliable intelligent surveillance solution. We can confirm the good reputation of Hikvision products’ quality is backed by an equally good experience of their after-sales service.”

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Hikvision EasyIP 4.0 Cameras and NVRs

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Hikvision has recently announced a new range of EasyIP 4.0 cameras and NVRs. Building on the capabilities of their EasyIP 3.0 range, they provide simple, practical and affordable surveillance solutions for small and medium size businesses. The EasyIP 4.0 products are built on Hikvision’s H.265+ smart codec, which reduces bandwidth and storage requirements by up to 50% over H.265, delivering major IT savings for small and medium size businesses. As an additional benefit, the EasyIP 4.0 range introduces a number of new technology innovations to help businesses maximize their surveillance and security. They include: Hikvision AcuSense Integration of Hikvision AcuSense into EasyIP 4.0 IP cameras and NVRs, helps filtering out false alarms with more than 90% accuracy, and faster reaction to real security threats. Hikvision AcuSense works by detecting humans or vehicles, and effectively filters out false alarms triggered by natural movements such as rain or leaves. With automated strobe light and audio alarms, Hikvision AcuSense enabled cameras also deter would-be intruders before a security breach occurs. Besides, they further incorporate Hikvision ‘Powered by DarkFighter’ ultra-low-light illumination technology, which provides superior surveillance images, even at night. Combined with ultra-high-definition video capabilities, Powered by DarkFighter ensures that organizations can identify and react to security threats effectively, and provide great video evidence in the event of a security breach. As an extension to Hikvision AcuSense, EasyIP 4.0 NVRs offer a ‘quick target search’ feature that allows security teams to find footage quickly in the event of a security incident. This saves many hours for teams who would otherwise search for footage manually. Hikvision ColorVu EasyIP 4.0 ColorVu cameras use warm, supplemental lighting to deliver bright color video images, even at night. Round-the-clock color-boosting capabilities are powered by an F1.0 super aperture, a more advanced sensor, warm supplemental lighting, and a range of other technologies. With brighter, more colorful video, EasyIP 4.0 ColorVu cameras support protection against security breaches whenever they happen, day or night. Unprecedented site security for small and medium businesses EasyIP 4.0 cameras and NVRs provide high-grade, costeffective surveillance solutions for small and medium size businesses. Frank Zhang, General Manager of International Product Marketing Department at Hikvision said, “In the past, surveillance features such as ultra-high-definition video, nighttime color video and automated strobe light and audio alarms were out of reach for many smaller organisations. Now, with the EasyIP 4.0 range, we have now made these features accessible to small and medium size businesses, helping them achieving much higher levels of site security.”

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AXIS Extended Warranty for Range of Network Video Products

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Axis Communications has introduced the AXIS Extended Warranty programme, a service offering for its line of network video products. This warranty covers an additional two years to the initial warranty of three years. It includes all repair, maintenance and replacement of products including cameras, video encoders, video decoders and physical access control products. Integrators and end users will now be able to avail a prolonged warranty to a maximum of five years. “We wanted to ensure that our customers benefit from increased level of support and service after they have purchased Axis products. The Axis Extended Warranty programme gives them additional cover with better choices especially for those with larger installations,” said Sudhindra Holla, Sales Director – India and SAARC at Axis Communications, “Furthermore, this programme reiterates our commitment to quality and our customer first approach.   AXIS’ Extended Warranty opens up new possibilities for system integrators in offering warranty service agreements to end users. The AXIS Extended Warranty is available via all Axis’ distribution channels, and the product must be registered within 6 months of the product being purchased.

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