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Remote monitoring in retail
By installing an xDSL connection and adding some
network video equipment it is possible to monitor a
shop, warehouse, or any other small business. Installing
video cameras helps to keep store owners better info r med,
prevent theft and makes store management easier and
more effi cient. Such a system is particularly appreciated
by employees working alone at gas stations. Knowing
that their workstation is observed remotely increases
peace of mind.
Free to choose local
or remote video storage
With network video it is possible to transmit and store
surveillance images to a geographically remote server
over the network, making it impossible for a thief to
steal surveillance evidence.
In some cases, particularly where network bandwidth
is limited, it may be desirable to store video images
locally onto a network DVR (Digital Video Recorder).
This solution allows analog video sources to be
converted and stored locally as digital recordings,
where they can be accessed from any secure location
over the network at any time.
How to connect
Once your ISP (Internet Service Provider) has installed
the xDSL connection, you are equipped with a modem
and an Ethernet connector, which can then be connec-
ted directly to a switch. The ISP will also provide you
with information about IP addresses, etc.
Using motion detection
A more sophisticated solution that effectively eliminates
the need for a microswitch, would be to use an advanced
network camera with built-in motion detection, such as
the AXIS 2120. Using in-image window-triggering,
these cameras can be programmed to capture an image
whenever motion is detected within a sensitive area of
the shop: for example, at the checkout or within staff
restricted areas.
Microswitch trigger
Three network cameras are added to improve surveillance
coverage in the store. A micro-switch installed on the
shop door is connected to the I/O interface of the
network camera capturing digital images of everyone
entering the shop.
E-mail notifi cation
Network cameras and video servers can be programmed
to send images via e-mail at regular time intervals or
in response to an alarm. The e-mails are sent to the ISP
and can be forwarded to any address.
Remote monitoring
Network video can be used for thousands of applications. Simply attach a
camera to an existing IP network and view live video on your PC. No extra
software is needed. You can just use the Internet browser.
Use network cameras in schools to see who is in the hall, computer
room, lab or cafeteria. Use it at manufacturing plants to see that produc tion
is running smoothly, and that the machinery is performing as it should.
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