Introduction to ViconNet

Introduction to ViconNet

Digital Video Management Systems

What is ViconNet?

• Fully integrated, network-based digital video management system

– Control and view all live and archived video from any IP enabled PC running Windows XP

– Use in single locations to enterprise-scale installations

– Expandable, accessible, secure

Who Uses ViconNet?

• Customers of all sizes across all vertical markets

Schools, Universities & Medical Facilities

• University of Nebraska

•Cypress-Fairbanks School District

• Palmetto Health Baptist Med CenterManufacturing & Corporate Facilitates

• IBM

• Adobe

•Dow Jones

Airports JFK International Airport San Diego International AirportMinneapolis St. Paul International Airport

Government Facilities, Transportation & Corrections

• NYC Transit Authority

• Federal Bureau of Prisons

• Washington DC Monuments Park

• United States Postal Service

• US Customs and Border PatrolGaming, Banking & Retail

Harrah’s Casino, New Orleans

• Federal Reserve Bank

• GAP Stores

• Cameras

• Edge Devices (encoders/decoders)

• NVRs

• DVRs

• Display Options

• The video management software that ties it all together!

Components of a ViconNet System

Added Value thru Integration

• ViconNet integrates with various access control software

– Hirsch, Lenel, DSX and others

• ViconNet VI adds video analytics functions

• Other partnerships in the works

DVR, IP and Hybrid Solutions

• Smaller systems with analog cameras and DVR(s)– Kollecter Elite can serve as “hub”

• Enterprise scale IP systems– Can connect locations globally

– Cost effective; makes use of existing network

– Potential for unlimited expansion

• Hybrid systems– Integrates analog and IP equipment

– Common choice for upgrading older DVR-based systems

The Future is IP

• Predicted 50% increase in market share of IP-based surveillance systems by 2010*

• IP Cameras

– 10% market share in 2005**

– Predicted 40% market share in 2009**

• “IP Camera will be the next mainstream product in the monitoring market.” **

*2007 BICSI Spring Conference; Video Security and Surveillance Applications

**2006 IMS Research Report

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ViconNet 5.0 – Open Platform

• Logical progression for ViconNet

• Will allow integration with 3rd party IP cameras and edge devices

– Mix and match cameras within one installation

– Support for legacy 3rd party IP cameras within a ViconNet system

– Opens previously closed doors to a ViconNet solution

Support for These Manufacturers and Others…

ViconNet 5.0 Viewing Options

• PC based interface for viewing up to 16 cameras

• New 16:9 option for PC interface

• New PC-based viewer that provides live views of up to 64 cameras over 1-4 monitors (now available for ViconNet 4)

• Virtual Matrix compatibility

Support for Megapixel Cameras

• ViconNet 5.0 will initially support cameras from ACTi, Arecont Vision and IQinvision with more to come

• Vicon will be introducing a megapixel camera

• Will support cameras ranging from 1.3 to 12 megapixels

Megapixel Camera Advantages

• Increased zoom capability

• Wider range of view from a single camera

• Multi-lens cameras can be used in place of PTZ, providing 360o coverage

• Ideal for monitoring large areas

• Allows for fewer cameras per installation

Megapixel Camera Considerations

• Require massive storage– Storage requirements increase with resolution

– Will affect choice of storage hardware

• Require massive bandwidth– Will vary by resolution, frame rate and

compression

– Many bandwidth calculators available online from megapixel camera manufacturers

Fully Integrated Video Analytics

• Analyze and respond to alarm conditions from within the ViconNet interface

• Separate detections may be set for each camera

• Allows for automated responses to alarms

• Easy call-up of video corresponding to the alarm

Additional 5.0 features

• 16:9 version of ViconNet GUI for use on widescreen monitors

• Maps for Virtual Matrix Controller

ViconNet 5.0 - Open Platform

• Release planned for Fall 2008

• Specs available this summer

• Software Enhancement Packages available now; make sense for any customer planning to upgrade

– 20% savings for existing 4.0 customers

– 60% savings for new customers!

Introduction to ViconNet

Digital Video Management Systems