Posts Tagged ‘CCTV – Closed Circuit Television’

Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) is the use of video cameras to transmit a signal from one place to another. This allows for images to be transmitted via a camera to one screen or multiple screens.

CCTV differs from broadcasting. The biggest difference is that CCTV is typically a closed circuit where broadcasting is focused on transmitting signals to viewers.

CCTV is used equipment in banks for monitor and security purposes, in retail shops, industrial businesses, hospitals, airports, military centres and many more places that require the monitoring of people movement, asset protection, and security.

For industrial companies CCTV is typically used to observe parts, check on processes and monitor people in the building or outside the building. A control room is used a control point for monitoring all activities.

Control rooms are ideal for business who want to have a focused effort on monitoring and security. These controls rooms can be large offices or be a single room with a couple of monitors. In the control room you could find DVRS (digital video recorders). These recorders capture images digitally.

CCTV systems is a good way to prevent and fight crime. These closed circuit televisions record movements. If a crime is committed these recordings can be viewed and used as a source to establish the true actions at the time.

Advanced CCTV systems use small high definition colour enriched cameras that can focus to high levels of detail. Linking these cameras to a central computer enables the tracking of objects, semi-automatically. This technology that enable this is often referred to as VCA (Video Content Analysis).  More and more companies are developing this technology due to the higher demand places on security requirements.

Installation of CCTV systems is typically custom made. The main reason is that every situation will be different and will require an unique look at how the system needs to be used. For this reason it is important to use a company who can assist with the installation, and be capable of getting more out of the system using experience and knowledge in the field.

Sky Vision Corporation is a professional company who can assist with the install of CCTV security systems. With over 40 years experience, Sky Vision Corporation is your best choice. Contact us today for a security review!