Why is HDcctv possible now, whereas it was not possible before?
The answer lies in the simultaneous emergence of:
• affordable image sensors capable of capturing surveillance-grade HD images
• cost-effective image processing circuits coupled to (or embedded in) those HD sensors
• low-cost HD-SDI transmission technology adapted from broadcast HDTV
• codecs capable of processing broadcast-industry-standards-compliant HD video stream
• inexpensive HD display panels (leveraging consumer trends)