What is meant by Video surveillance?
"Video surveillance" refers to the systematic capture, recording, and monitoring of visual and video data through cameras to ensure the safety of people, buildings, and facilities. Video surveillance is often used for the prevention and documentation of security incidents, allowing real-time monitoring as well as later analysis of recorded data.
Typical software functions in the area of "video surveillance":
- Real-Time Monitoring: Viewing live video feeds from cameras in real-time to enable immediate response to security incidents.
- Recording Management: Managing video recordings, including capturing, storing, and controlling access. This often includes setting recording schedules and retention periods.
- Motion Detection: Automatic detection of movements within the camera’s field of view to trigger alerts or recordings for suspicious activities.
- Alarm and Notification Systems: Integration of alarm and notification features triggered by specific events or anomalies (e.g., unauthorized access).
- Access Control: Management of user rights and access to video surveillance data to ensure that only authorized individuals can view the recordings.
- Image Analysis and Recognition: Use of algorithms to analyze video footage to identify and track people, vehicles, or other relevant objects.
- Remote Access: Ability to access video surveillance data from remote devices or networks to ensure flexibility and mobility.
- Archiving and Backup: Storing and backing up recordings for future reference or legal purposes, often with search and retrieval capabilities.
- Integration with Other Security Systems: Connecting video surveillance software with other security solutions such as intrusion detection systems or access control systems.
- Reporting: Generating reports and logs on surveillance activities, alarms, and incidents for comprehensive documentation and analysis.