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Home > Exploring some of the top trends in home security surveillance cameras
February 18, 2008
By: Lynn Bryant
Installing home security surveillance cameras can be a
great way to add extra protection both in and around your
home. When it comes to selecting a video camera, the options
are virtually endless. Consumers today have access to
surveillance cameras with a wide array of highly advanced
features. Deciding which options are right for you can be a
challenge.
The purpose of this article is to review some of the
latest trends in home surveillance technology so that you
have a better understanding of what is available to you.
When selecting a video surveillance camera for home
security, your choice is largely dependent on your specific
security needs. Being knowledgeable on the latest trends
however may help you as you develop a security plan to
implement in your home.
- Wireless technology -- Wireless surveillance
cameras have been around for quite a while. Even though
wireless technology adds to the convenience of setup and
operation, traditional wireless video cameras are still
limited by the range in which the wireless transmitter
and receiver will effectively reach. Advancements in
wireless technology have begun to show some promising
trends that will expand the reach of wireless
technology.
One of the latest developments is a mesh network. It
consists of tiny nodes that can be placed anywhere
wireless network connectivity is needed. Each node has
the ability to connect and communicate wirelessly to
other nearby nodes thereby created its own network.
Additional mesh nodes can be added if network expansion
is necessary. Implementing a mesh network in your home
gives you the ability to operate wireless video cameras
both inside and outside your home without the
restriction of wireless transmitters. All you have to do
is plug your wireless video camera into any existing
power source and it will automatically connect to your
network.
- Expanded monitoring options -- Many of the
newer video surveillance cameras are IP-based which
means they are designed to operate over digital computer
networks. This makes it possible for you to view live
video feeds from your surveillance cameras over the
Internet through a standard web browser. In addition, IP
cameras also give you the ability to remotely control
some camera functions such as pan/tilt/zoom, and image
resolution.
- Recording trends -- Another big area of
technological advancement in the video surveillance
field is video recording technology. While stand-alone
DVR technology continues to expand, many consumers are
turning to PC-based DVRs. This gives them the ability to
turn their PC into a fully functioning DVR device.
PC-based DVRs have an advantage over stand-alone models
because they often provide more advanced features,
greater storage capacity, and greater opportunity for
future expansion.
- Sensing devices -- Many new and improved
sensing devices are being incorporated into home video
surveillance equipment. Many surveillance cameras
already incorporate motion-sensing devices. Some of the
newer cameras also include sensors to detect temperature
variations, lighting variations, and the presence of
water. These additional sensing options expand the level
of feedback you can achieve from your home surveillance
system.
Video surveillance technology will likely always be
changing and improving. If you are just now beginning to
consider implementing a surveillance system within your
home, you may want to consider incorporating some of these
latest technical innovations. They will likely give you the
greatest ability to expand and improve upon your system, as
your security needs change.
About the Author
Lynn Bryant is a successful freelance writer and contributor
to Video-Surveillance-Guide.com. Your definitive guide to
video surveillance equipment, CCTV cameras and wireless
security systems for home and business.
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