Network dome cameras: Playing the critical role

            With the growth of IP solutions, network dome cameras are a major part of new surveillance systems. Combining networked functions and a broader view, network domes provide more comprehensive security. Asia’s versatile video providers offer a number of solutions suited for applications requiring effective surveillance.

Network dome cameras offer wide views and the connectivity of IP, forming a combination in global demand. With the growth of IP solutions, network dome cameras are a major part of new surveillance systems. Combining networked functions and a broader view, network domes provide more comprehensive security. Asia’s versatile video providers offer a number of solutions suited for applications requiring effective surveillance.

                Several network dome camera providers have experience with analog domes, making that expertise an advantage. Some vendors have incorporated unique functions into their network domes, with Huviron’s Power over Ethernet model featuring a megapixel progressive scan CCD, IR LEDs and a day/night filter exchange mechanism. Users can get the best view of low-lux surveillance environments, in addition, the camera successfully met the IP 67 criteria. This means that it is available for outdoor applications without any additional housing.

                Network functions enable remote surveillance, which is designed into some cameras. The Video Security network dome uses an original speed dome with IP functions, allowing users to perform remote monitoring over the Internet, as part of remote monitoring, it supports alarm integration for video verification and has an API for remote manual recording. A USB port allows operators to quickly locate each camera’s IP address, along with allowing system upgrades. Onboard storage in an SD card prevents the network from being overwhelmed, as users can choose which files they wish to view remotely and save costs for separate storage.

Growing Trend
As networking becomes a worldwide phenomenon, network video is a growing trend. The largest uptake is seen in countries with a stable Internet infrastructure that can support the bandwidth network video devices require. The West is a key target for Asian vendors, the majority of our solutions are sold to Europe and American customers, with Japanese and Asian clients making up the rest. There is worldwide demand for network cameras, as remote surveillance enables video to be viewed anytime, anywhere on computers or mobile devices.

                The real-time video monitoring provided by network cameras depends on a reliable network. Some countries currently do not have complete network systems, with too little bandwidth or unstable connections, this affects the adoption of network cameras, which are largely deployed in countries with developed infrastructure, high bandwidth and stable networks.

Application Verticals
Network cameras require a strong IP network for reliable transmission. As existing analog surveillance systems may not be able to support IP, network video is almost exclusively deployed in new video projects like city surveillance, power plants, police stations, casinos and copper mines. A network’s dome wide angle offers a better view of events. A mini network dome is suited for applications with limited space, such as retail in convenience stores.Transportation, such as buses and trains, also has small spaces that mini network domes can squeeze into.

Recession Effects
The economic meltdown is already being felt by network dome providers. The current global financial crisis affects our business, because our major market is the United States, mature markets that relied on lending were hit hardest. The global financial slowdown has affected our business, particularly in America, Europe and Japan, the exchange rate will have a short-term impact on our business, particularly in Japan. Some vendors saw the economic downturn as an opportunity for more education, while there are fewer camera orders due to the recession, we believe demand for network cameras will grow in the years to come.

Challenges
Improving network domes will require several steps. Among them include an easier setup, rather than a time-consuming process. “In the future, network cameras will be able to support plug and play for the end user, offering a cohesive solution is required for network video. System integration, including the integration of optics, hardware and electronics into a single IP camera, will be necessary and also, the integration of camera, peripherals and central management software into the service system will be important. Troubleshooting issues, such as remotely viewing security video, must be addressed. “Image compression affects network transmission time, as it lags and has jerky video when done poorly ,when many people are simultaneous viewing video remotely, it results in network overload, lost data and low image quality. Video Security’s network domes include circuits and infrared LEDs, while meeting IP 68 certification. When chips begin processing images, they generate energy and can overheat, crashing operation. Integration on a single platform requires network devices from different vendors to work together. The third-party software on the market is very versatile, how to integrate with most third-party software from the market is a big challenge for network camera manufacturers.