Video Surveillance

Digital video systems enable you to optimize your production and distribution procedures or assist you in analyzing your clientele's purchasing behaviour.

As a general rule, this type of system incorporates cameras arranged in strategic locations to record images for later consultation. An effective system must also be as flexible as it is easy to use and provide excellent quality images, night and day. The images that are captured must, in fact, be able to be analyzed, archived and, if necessary, used as evidence*. At all times, Protectron subscribes to the principle of the protection of privacy act when developing solutions and installations.

* Video recordings are secure and can be recognized by the legal system thanks to digital watermark authentication. The CPSA (Content Protection System Architecture) is a comprehensive framework for security and access control through an entire DVD family. It covers encryption, watermarking, analogue and digital output protection, etc.

Protectron now proposes digital video (DVR) solutions. This technology offers a vast array of advantages compared to conventional systems using videotape recorders.

Transition from an analogue (videotape recorder) system to a digital (DVR) system is quick and affordable: some of the existing cameras and hardwiring can be kept while the multiplexer and videotape recorder are replaced with a digital recorder. The total purchase price for this type of system can offer excellent value for money considering the savings in maintenance and repairs and, especially, increased productivity.

• Image and copy quality
  No more VHS tape read and re-read, no more worn-out video recorder heads, no more rapidly deteriorating image quality. With a digital solution, the original quality of the image is 3 times greater and archiving can be done on magnetic tape, CD-ROM or DVD without affecting the quality of the image from one transfer to another.  
   
• Research time is greatly reduced
  Looking for a particular activity on videotape can take hours and sometimes even days. Analogue searching depends on the attention of the human eye and requires a great deal of time. Digital searches can take just seconds using pixel-based search technology. This is an enormous saving in time and money.
• Remote TCP/IP access
  The TCP/IP function of digital video systems allows you remote access to recorded information as well as real-time viewing of activity on the premises. In addition, in the event of an alarm, a short video clip can be archived, transmitted to your e-mail or relayed to the Protectron remote video surveillance centre enabling the user to evaluate the situation and the necessary response.
• Archiving
  Management of stored images is significantly different. For example, access is easier; less deterioration; greater capacity and more reliability.
• Work time
  Digital surveillance can increase your productivity considerably compared to a conventional system. Replacing cassettes, observing the monitors for incidents and read-back – every day…
• Digital integration
  Digital video can be easily adapted and merged with other technologies, including biometrics.

An analogue solution cannot provide any image analysis – images must be manually evaluated to detect any occurrences. With digital technology, many types of analysis and processing are possible. An ideal analogue environment requires a considerable number of cassettes needing storage space. Moreover, the cassettes must be regularly replaced, every 7 to 10 recording cycles…which is not the case with digital technology.

For a more detailed analysis of your needs or an estimate, ask to meet with a consultant with no obligation.

*Video recordings are secure and can be recognized by the legal system thanks to digital watermark authentication. The CPSA (Content Protection System Architecture) is a comprehensive framework for security and access control through an entire DVD family. It covers encryption, watermarking, analogue and digital output protection, etc.