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Do you know what’s going on in your home when you’re away at
work? Do you have a reliable home security system that can
relieve you of your worries and concerns when someone is
breaking into your home when you’re away? If you already have a
home security system in place, how reliable and steadfast is it?
Has anyone ever broken into your home even with your current
home security system in place? Do you know that you can now
install a home security system that utilizes the Internet so
that the home security system can actually alert you of unusual
activities at home?

That’s how far the home security system technology has advanced.
If you’re still having one of those old home security systems
that blares a siren whenever there’s an intruder, then you’re
not doing the best you can to protect your home. How many times
have you heard one of those sirens cut through the silence of
the night and ignored it because the siren is turned off about a
minute later? Intruders who break into homes know how to turn
off the old types of home security systems and they can usually
break through any of those home security systems easily.

With the advancement of technology, home security systems have
developed into more than just an electronic alarm system that
detects opened windows or doors. Conventional home security
systems have sensors built into the home security units that
detect interruption in the flow of electricity. Whenever the
home security system detects the interruptions, it will either
let out a deafening siren or activate strobe lights to attract
attention.

But have you ever thought about this – what if others choose to
ignore the sirens and lights?

What you really need is a home security system that will
silently alert guards and you of the activities in the home.
Combining the advancement of the technology used to create and
develop home security systems together with the Internet, the
home security system will silently send signals of the intrusion
to a call center run by the home security company. It will also
send a message to your cell phone or make a call using your
telephone line to you to alert you of a possible break in. With
the home security system’s silent method of alerting various
parties, the intruder is not alerted but YOU are. Therefore, it
will give the police and the relevant authorities enough time to
act and catch the intruders in action.

In fact, the latest home security systems in the market today
allow you to activate and deactivate your home security system
via the Internet or through your phone. This is what I call a
TOTAL convenience to home security systems.

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The significance of security & surveillance systems have changed over the years as people are realizing the benefits derived from it. Recent events and terrorist attacks have significantly influenced the way one considers what are adequate levels of security. The more common threat from sabotage or theft by employees is also adding to the need and increased requirement for better security and surveillance in the corporate arena. As a result, individual sophisticated security based electronics is flooding the market creating a niche of their own segment. Nowadays people are increasingly requesting integrated security solutions, both for products and services, where all that is required can be procured from a single vendor. Budgets are being set aside by big corporate for providing adequate protection measures for employees.
 
The global electronic security market includes intrusion alarms, access control, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance, IP-solutions, fire alarm and evacuation systems, and security management systems. Security surveillance systems generally include equipments used for security purposes. The equipments used are analog or digital cameras, IP cameras, Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)/ Digital Video Recorder (DVR)/ Network Video Recorder (NVR), encoders, and electronic access control systems.
 
There are different uses and applications for security and surveillance equipments. Traditionally, surveillance systems were restricted to a closed circuit where images are seen from a centrally monitored station. However, with advancement in technology, the images can now be viewed from anywhere in the world. This has increased the scope of use of security and surveillance across the world with the Indian market not left far behind. The security and surveillance equipments finds its major applications in important areas like assembly lines in factories; government buildings such as manufacturing units; monitoring of traffic; commercial units such as retail outlets, banks and casinos; transport systems such as railways, airports and ports; and educational institutions.

The report focuses on the dynamics of the Indian security and surveillance industry, the market size and growth, the segments of the industry and, the challenges and opportunities that the industry is facing. The report also covers the current scenario and trends that the industry is undergoing.
 
On the competitive landscape, the report lays out the major equipment manufacturers that functions within the Indian industry and the strategies these companies are following to capture the major chunk of the market share. The concluding part of the report covers the future outlook of the industry. It will focus on the dynamics of technology, competition and government initiatives that will play a major role in shaping the future of the industry.

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A video showing what you can expect when accessing your cctv system remotely over the internet. All the cctv products featured are available from www.cctv42.co.uk

Just bought this system from ebay.Wondering if anyone knows how to setup the webcam server for remote monitoring.Looks like by the instructions that it was straight forward,but no luck.Any help?
Rich

Home Invasion
A home invasion essentially is a break-in that strikes while you and your family are home this could also happen when you’re not. Most assailants when attempting an invasion prefers to gain entry by method of kicking in your door…this is commonly known as a (Kick Door) Burglary. Considering most families disarm their alarm systems while being active in their homes, home invaders know Less than three Kicks and one minute is all it takes to break through the average residential door secured with a deadbolt being present. This is exactly the reason thieves performs a (Kick Door) Burglary to gain entry in an astounding 50% rate of home burglaries. Once you sit back and image you and your family is home and could become Unsuspecting victims, with your family and possessions as the primary targets…… it’s terrifying! Along with that fact more jobs are being lost, the crime rate will increase.

Once you’re inside your home the doors are locked, are you really safe? With crime on the rise, your home should be your shelter, your protection for your entire family. Having busy schedules and long lists of priorities, your home protection should be on the top priority list

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According to the FBI this is their findings on burglaries.

Definition: Burglary as the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft.
Classifications: There are three. Forcible entry, Unlawful entry where no force is used and attempted forcible entry

Definition of “structure” includes, apartment, barn, house trailer or houseboat when used as a permanent dwelling, office, railroad car (but not automobile), stable, and vessel (i.e., ship).

In 2006, there were an estimated 2,183,746 burglary offenses.

1. Burglary accounted for 21.9 percent of the estimated number of property crimes committed.

2. Burglary offenses cost victims an estimated $4 billion in lost property.

3. The average dollar loss per burglary offense was $1,834.

4. Of the burglary offenses in 66.2 percent were of residential structures.

The FBI says every 12 seconds a home is invaded by going right through the front or back door.

Sources: FBI Uniform Crime Report, Bureau of Justice Statistics and U.S. Department of Justice.

Home Alarms Purpose
An alarm system serves the purposes of attempting to deter a home invader, notifying you an home invader has either attempted or successfully entered your home. Alarms can not stop a home invader, who has already targeted your home with the intent of using physical force to enter.

Video Surveillance Purpose
A home surveillance system serves the purposes of attempting to deter an home invader, make surveillances and possibly video capture images. Video surveillance systems can not stop a home invader, who has already targeted your home with the intent of using physical force to enter.

Steel Door Armor Purpose
Steel Door Armor serves the purposes to help prevent a home invader from getting in at all, also giving you and your family time to alert police or to make an alternate escape. Period it’s that simple.

Experts Recommendation
” If the primary locks on your doors are entry locksets, and they’re working fine, there’s probably little to gain by replacing them. None of the entry locksets afforded great protection, not even top-rated ones. If you want to make your doors more secure, start by beefing up the hardware in their door jambs.”

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I have a dvr surveillance system that is set to delete video after 30 days. I have a situation where I need to go back and try and recover video from a few months back. Any software out there that might make this possible?

In the early days, video from multiple security cameras were recorded using time-lapse VCRs and multiplexers. Due to recent advancements in recording technology, digital video recorders (DVRs) have started replacing many VCRs and multiplexers. DVR security camera systems record video on a hard drive-based medium, eliminating the need for a videotape. These sophisticated systems have the ability to manage multiple cameras as well as record and playback video locally or through the Internet.

Before choosing a DVR, decide how many cameras you want to connect to it. The video recording rate, which is calculated in frames per second (fps), should also play a major role in your buying decision. For high-end security systems, opt for a DVR that has a high recording rate; however, a camera with a low recording rate would be sufficient to meet most security needs.

There are two types of DVRs, PC-based models and stand-alone units. ApexCCTV offers both. PC-based DVRs come with 4, 8, 12, 16, or 32 camera inputs. These security DVR systems convert analog signals to digital signals and compress them. The compressed data is then stored on a hard drive for archiving and playback. By entering the date and time using their on-screen menus, PC-based DVR systems allow you to search and easily retrieve images and videos of any point in time.

You can access a DVR surveillance camera system from a remote location using any TCP/IP network or dial-up connection. The video that the security camera systems capture can even be viewed with client software. The PC-based DVR has the added advantage of allowing you to connect more cameras when you install multiple DVR cards in your computer. These capture cards are available from INOX, AverMedia, and GeoVision.

You can also opt for stand-alone DVR systems. It can be operated by the simple push of a button and does not require the use of a PC. They come with 4, 8, 9, or 16 camera inputs. Because their video is compressed less than PC-based units, stand-alone DVR security systemsoffer better picture quality. They have a single circuit board with software that is encoded on their chips. The software of these DVR surveillance systems is often more stable than PC-based DVRs.

Standalone DVR units are very efficient when used for home security. They allow you to monitor your security cameras while you watch TV. They also include an IR remote that lets you control the live video from your security camera. If you want to record and store this data, then get a stand-alone DVR model that includes a hard drive.

Security DVR systems provide detailed images and crystal clear video that do not degrade. They also allow you to record video for a longer period of time and let you pause the video without distorting the picture. To upgrade your surveillance system, a DVR from ApexCCTV is a great choice.

Enjoy the benefits of digital monitoring on your computer using digital video recorder (DVR) cards. To keep an eye on your business or monitor your home, just plug in the DVR card to your computer’s PCI slot, attach a camera, install the bundled software, and you are ready to go. You can record and display multiple cameras simultaneously from any remote location or the camera site with the included video surveillance software.

To use digital video recorder cards, your computer should have some minimum requirements, such as 512 MB RAM, an 80 GB hard drive, and an Intel Pentium 3 Original Chipset. In surveillance systems, digital video recorder cards are used to process information from the camera and send it to the hard drive. These security DVR cards receive analog videos from the camera and convert them into digital signals. The digital signal is then compressed using compression formats and sent to the storage device for archiving and playback.

AVerMedia offers the AVerDVR NV series, which are Windows-based DVR boards that include many advanced features. AVerMedia DVR cards feature pure hardware compression for enhanced picture quality, low bit rates, and reduced system cost. They also help you save your hard disk space. These PCI or PCI Express interface cards offer better performance and advanced search functionality. POS integration helps to associate retail transaction details with corresponding video images.

A wide range of AVerMedia digital recorder cards are available at ApexCCTV with different recording frame rates, image recording quality, and expandability. DVR cards have varying frames per second (fps), such as 30, 60, 120, 240, and 480. The fps determines the possible recording time of the device. These cards come with 4, 8, and 16 camera inputs, which can be expanded to 32.

The AVerMedia NV card series is designed to meet all your expectations from a DVR card. The AVerMedia DVR card line has a stackable structure. You can add multiple AVerMedia DVR cards to your PC to increase the recording speed and camera capacity.

Check whether your computer has an empty PCI slot to install AVerMedia digital recorder cards. The enhanced in-built processing power of these cards reduces the burden on the computer, so there is no fear of system failure. You can conveniently access video footage anywhere with the integrated remote functionality of these security DVR cards. The graphic user interfaces on all AVerMedia security DVR cards have powerful search and playback options, like video, event, visual, log, and intelligent search modes. AVerMedia DVR Cards offer password protection, audio and video recording synchronization, and much more.

They are ideal for low-profile applications and small venues. Some of the hybrid capture cards can be used for small educational institutions and medium-sized businesses.

Get these digital video recorder cards from ApexCCTV for your IP cameras and enjoy a user-friendly surveillance recording (DVR) solution.

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