DVR Card Software Allows You To Control Cameras From Your PCDigital Video Recording has revolutionized the way we view and store video. Now, DVR Cards and Software are transforming the security industry by allowing the home and small business consumer to have the same security access as larger estates and corporations. DVR Cards are easily installed and integrates motion detectors, closed circuit monitors, color processors, and other system components for easy control and monitoring from anywhere in a single solution. Professional DVR Cards typically begin with 4 camera input models that provide high resolution recording (320x240 & 640x480), 2 way audio, and recording at 30FPS for $550.00-$800.00. Higher end professional cards are capable of accommodating 16 camera inputs at 480FPS for a cost of $3500.00-$5000.00. A good home based solution is available for $150.00-$300.00. A good friend of mine recently installed an eight-camera system outside his home to protect his premises. A recent spate of vandalisms in his neighborhood convinces him to upgrade from his four-camera system to an eight-camera system. This required him to upgrade the DVR card in his PC to allow him to use the extra cameras. With the extra cameras, he can better view his whole property from a variety of different angles. DVR Technology in security has been used since the early 1990’s but improved software has allowed mass accessibility. MPEG-4 Hardware Compression, Multi-Location Remote, and Cash Register POS System Integration are among the most popular new features for home and small business based systems. MPEG-4 Hardware Compression has allowed improved video quality and capture ability. In addition, lower system resource requirements with greater capabilities have allowed for more economical solutions and greater access to the general public. Multi-Location Remote has expanded the uses beyond simple security to other business applications. Many daycares use this technology to allow parents to observe care from their computers adding a since of comfort and security to the parents. Small business owners have also enjoyed the integration of POS services allowing constant supervision of the cash register. Despite popular belief, this is typically more beneficial to the employee since “short change” artists can be detected and verified. Cameras on the market that are made specifically for video surveillance include: fixed cameras, dome cameras, pan/tilt/zoom cameras, and wireless cameras. The remote retrieval rate is typically 1-2 frames per second while real-time access on site is 30-85 frames per second. The abilities to zoom freeze action, record large volumes, and the ease of software interfaces have made DVR Card based systems accessible for all. |