Synopses & Reviews
Digital Video Surveillance & Security provides a blueprint for the IP-based electronic security system clients need, allowing security professionals to protect their client's place of business or home. The author gives detailed plans on the best camera position, areas of coverage, hardware and software to select in order to maximize the effectiveness of newer lower cost networked technologies. Clear, step-by-step descriptions and detailed illustrations describe the integration of such components as the current or new security system, door and window sensors, or other access controls, instantly launching a video of the area under the surveillance on a computer or HDTV.
*Vendor-neutral comparisons of camera equipment and recording options
*Case studies and descriptions of best practices
*Step-by-step guide to planning and installation
*Easy-to-read diagrams and schematics
Review
"This book provides all you need to know about digital video security and more, furnishing a detailed study of digital video monitoring. The market’s growth and dynamism makes this text a relevant and welcome one for security professionals…. This book is extremely educational and should be consulted by any security professional interested in the transition from analog to digital video."-- Jack F. Dowling, CPP, PSP, Security Management, April 2011
Synopsis
Digital Video Surveillance & Security provides a blueprint for the IP-based electronic security system clients need, allowing security professionals to protect their client's place of business or home. The author gives detailed plans on the best camera position, areas of coverage, hardware and software to select in order to maximize the effectiveness of newer lower cost networked technologies. Clear, step-by-step descriptions and detailed illustrations describe the integration of such components as the current or new security system, door and window sensors, or other access controls, instantly launching a video of the area under the surveillance on a computer or HDTV.
*Vendor-neutral comparisons of camera equipment and recording options
*Case studies and descriptions of best practices
*Step-by-step guide to planning and installation
*Easy-to-read diagrams and schematics
About the Author
Anthony C. Caputo is currently working with IBM Global Technology Services on the Digital Video Surveillance Homeland Security Projects. He has written professionally for 22 years, and is considered a subject matter expert in project management, networking, digital video, wireless mesh networking and business process improvement through technology.
IBM Global Technology Services, working on Digital Video Surveillance Homeland Security Projects, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction to Digital Video Security PART I CHOOSING THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT
Chapter 2. Digital Video Overview Chapter 3. Digital Video Hardware Chapter 4. Understanding Networks and Networked Video Chapter 5. Wireless Networked Video PART 2 APPROACHING THE PROJECT
Chapter 6. Site Survey Chapter 7. Choosing the Right Software Chapter 8. DVS Archiving and Storage Chapter 9. Project Implementation Chapter 10. Security Integration and Access Management Appendix Index