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HDcctv: Greater design flexibility

The transition to IP surveillance is well under way, as a growing number of security customers manage video from PCs, tablets, and smart phones.

Until recently, the only way to introduce megapixel (MP) video to an IP surveillance system required extending the local-site LAN to every MP IP camera mount.

Fortunately, there is now a new video interface for surveillance: HDcctv.

HDcctv provides the system designer a variety of new options for bringing MP IP surveillance to the internet, allowing the local-site IP LAN to remain confined to a secure control room.

How-to Video: Upgrade CCTV to HDcctv

This video illustrates the ease of the HDcctv Retrofit

HDcctv: Improved Forensic Evidence

HDcctv is the best thing that ever happened for megapixel IP surveillance. So says Todd Rockoff of the HDcctv Alliance. In this, the second of a four-part mini-series, he aims to “connect the dots between HDcctv and IP surveillance”.

Gennum and Kiwi Semiconductor announce plans for next-generation HDcctv chipset

Kiwi Semiconductor Ltd, which produces analogueue semiconductors for advanced CCTV systems, and Gennum Corporation, which works in advanced high-definition broadcast video signal integrity solutions, will work in association with the HDcctv Alliance to develop an upstream communication solution for HDcctv.

Stretch Announces High Definition PCIe DVR Add-in Card

Stretch Inc., the pioneer and leader in software configurable processors, today announced its VRC7004HD high definition PCIe DVR add-in card. The new card is capable of high definition capture and compression of up to four channels of HDcctv video at full frame rate using the highly efficient Stretch H.264 High Profile CODEC. The VRC7004HD uses coaxial cable to receive video from high definition cameras, and is compliant with the standards of the HDcctv Alliance™. The Stretch H.264 High Profile CODEC delivers the surveillance industry’s best video quality, preserving the detail afforded by high definition video.

HDcctv Alliance Welcomes Conexant as New Member

The HDcctv Alliance announced that Conexant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNXT), a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor solutions for imaging, audio, embedded modem, and video surveillance applications, has joined the Alliance as a Manufacturing Member.

HDcctv: Who's in charge of my security?

Infinova Joins HDcctv Alliance - Will Provide HDcctv plus Megapixel, Analog and H.264 Technologies

Infinova today announced that it has become the newest member of the HDcctv Alliance and is listed on their website.

Video Surveillance in 2011 - An Opportunity for Growth and Increased Innovation

Areas of Predicted Growth

• HDcctv had a sluggish 2010, primarily because of limited product availability. However, companies such as Everfocus Electronics and Speco Technologies both have outlined strategies for increased shipping of HD certified products starting early this year. All major camera manufacturers are also invested in producing a line of HDcctv cameras. Customers will enjoy the clarity of megapixel IP cameras that can function with their conventional analog equipment. HDcctv systems will spread throughout the industry rapidly," says Shaun Kim, director of CNB Technologies. "Facilities that demand high security will be the first targets - casinos, airports, power plants, etc. HDcctv can provide real-time high quality video in mission-critical facilities."

Ring Bell for Business

"... the majority of the casinos continue to rely on analog surveillance and for them high-def or HDCCTV is particularly palatable, as it gives them the superior resolution they need and can be retrofitted on the existing coaxial infrastructure without having to move to an expensive 'rip and replace' scenario. "