While HD video has become the de facto standard for advanced surveillance systems, the introduction of 4K UHD technology looks certain to change user expectations. 4K UHD is based upon standards, and as such security devices claiming compliance must meet strict criteria. Benchmark took a closer look…
Bosch
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Bosch offers its IVA video analytics tool at the edge as a standard feature of many of its cameras and codecs. The free-of-charge addition ensures that relevant and critical video can be easily identified and used to create alarm scenarios. IVA adds metadata which creates…
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One of the first video ‘analytics rules’ to emerge in the security sector, way back in the analogue days before terms such as VCA or IVA were invented, was the detection of object removed violations. It seemed very advanced at a time when video motion…
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Whilst many think that solid state 360 degree cameras are a new innovation, they’re not. The first video surveillance camera using a fish-eye lens and dewarping software covered by the Benchmark team was launched approximately 16 years ago. Admittedly it delivered monochrome images at 8fps,…
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Increasingly, external space detection devices are deployed to act as triggers for other systems. Whether used for lighting, surveillance or traditional intruder detection, today’s sensors must offer flexibility, stability and accuracy. Benchmark considers some of the leading units from Bosch Security, GJD, Optex, Luminite and…