Avigilon analytics news

Avigilon today announced the availability of some exciting new developments . Soon to be on the market will be the new HD Dome and HD Bullet cameras with embedded adaptive video analytics technology.

 

The new Avigilon cameras will provide the benefits of adaptive video analytics technology directly to the camera This will allow users to connect directly to the latest version of Avigilon Control Centre software where analytics will be available to enhance the end user experience. The analytics are self-learning based on patterns of movement within the field of view of the HD cameras, these intelligent cameras can then automatically adapt to scene conditions without manual calibration. The outcome is detection where before there was none, reduced false alarms, and enhanced security for the end user.

1 MP, 2 MP and 3 MP resolutions are available. The footage is analysed in full high-definition resolution in order to detect and track objects that may come under suspicion It can be adapted to follow people and vehicles but with far more accurately than ever before. Where would we deploy such a system ? Well, building perimeters, Critical infrastructure, garage four courts, airports military facilities and any other area requiring a high degree of protection of high value assets. Footfall and business data can also be easily gathered to make operations more profitable.

Above is the Rialto unit that can be retro fitted to existing camera systems that may also require analytics. It has evolved using video IQ technology that was bought into the Avigilon portfolio when the two companies merged together their technologies.

So Avigilon continue to push the boundaries in order to increase their dominance of the HD market place with innovative software and high quality imagery and now analytics.

How to choose the right HD CCTV System

As analogue CCTV is being rapidly replaced with HD CCTV solutions how do you know what the best system to buy will be? In the past it was always advisable to go with the bigger names such as Panasonic, Sony or Bosch when buying analogue solutions, the same may be true now but there are many specialised players in the market place now that are only just starting to make a name for themselves and sometimes these can be a wise choice when going for HD CCTV.

The basic principles with HD that must be considered are simple though. Pixels on target is a new term in the industry but one that makes all the difference when you specify a system. Deciding what you need before you buy is a must. There are choices of cameras ranging from 1 meg to 29 meg from various manufacturers but as well as pixel density scene width also plays a part. Many manufacturers will supply a design tool with their software and  we always recommend that a design tool is used when you specify an HD CCTV system.

The second critical factor is lighting. Poor lighting is biggest enemy of HD. It is pointless having amazing daytime images only to be bitterly disappointed by the night-time pictures. Using IR illuminators will hugely improve your experience of HD,  never specify a system without considering how light will play a part.

Finally HD CCTV offers big improvements on analogue but without using the right software to get the very best from HD you could be wasting your money. The big players have made vast investment into their VMS solutions and rightly so. We are starting to see analytics integrated into software as well as ANPR. However simply put it is all about the way we are able to interrogate our software for information that makes all the difference.

In summary all three of the above points must combine to give you the perfect HD CCTV solution. Always deal with experts when you make the leap to HD and always take time to ensure you buy the very best equipment on the market

Hikvision HD static dome camera

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This compact HD static dome from Hikvision is a networked camera capable of delivering 1080p streams in triplicate. As  standard the camera comes with a 2.8 -12mm varifocal lens with integrated IR leds for night time viewing. The range of the high powered LEDs can operate up to 30 metres. As this is a networked camera it comes with Video motion detection built in and is able to activate alarms on facial detection. Audio is also a feature of this camera and as with all the top cameras in the Hikvision suite it supports edge recording via it’s SD slot. You can also choose how to power this unit, POE or 12V DC are both provided for.

 

A recent independent assessment  of the camera carried out by Benchmark magazine gave this camera an 80% mark, a percentage ranking that was only bettered by the AXISP3365-V, no disgrace there.

Setting up the unit is simple but any problems are easily solved by reading through the CD provided with the camera. Image quality is not the best when compared with the AXIS camera equivalent . The pictures are darker than some may expect and this has been noted but from a price point much lower than most HD static domes it can be overlooked.

Hikvision have also been able to gain a large amount of the monitoring market place. Their NVR and DVR integrate nicely into the IMMIX monitoring platform and as result Hikvision are selling into the UK on a huge scale. It looks like Hivision are here to stay.