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Home Video Surveillance Novel Uses for IP Network Cameras

Video Surveillance: Novel Uses for IP Network Cameras

IP cameras have dramatically improved the quality of security afforded to businesses, homeowners, charities, and other groups who have relied on security cameras to protect their employees, merchandise and families. However, many other people have begun to use IP cameras to make other processes easier.

  • Remote Broadcasting – Universities will commonly bring in academics or other popular cultural figures to give lectures to students, faculty and other members of the community. Many times, the lecture halls will fill up quickly, and many people who want to see the lecture are not able to due to space constraints. Before IP network cameras, those who could not enter the lectures had to go home and rely on second-hand accounts or VHS recordings to hear about the lecture or appearance. However, many school and groups have begun to set up IP camera networks. These networks utilize high speed campus networks to transfer footage between the original lecture hall and another large hall or classroom on campus. Spillover members of the audience now have the chance to watch the lecture live thanks to IP network cameras. This is also commonplace in crowded churches. Wireless IP network cameras can also broadcast footage of concerts, lectures, church and religious services, and other events to the tardy, infirm, lazy and inconvenienced audience members among us.
  • Hobbyists – Radio controlled cars, model airplanes and model rockets have been popular among hobbyists for years now. Many remote vehicle enthusiasts have embraced wireless IP network camera technology, attaching tiny cameras to planes and rockets so they may see what the rocket or plane sees as it flies. This is an upgrade from hobbyists who attached still cameras and video cameras to their objects in flight. Smaller IP network cameras create less drag than heavy manual cameras, and take higher quality pictures, allowing their controller to have a greater view than ever before.
  • Sight Impaired – Rapidly deteriorating eyesight is a problem for many elderly people. With impaired vision, even the simplest tasks are difficult, not to mention hobbies. Needlepoint, painting, reading, watching television, and even surfing the internet become tiresome and difficult as the eyes become weaker. Traditionally, very strong magnifying glasses with bright, attached lights have been used to aid those with weakened vision. This works for some applications, but glare and magnification become issues with activities like watching television or movies and using the computer. IP network cameras are a perfect solution for this problem. Digital footage from IP cameras is high-resolution, meaning it can often be magnified many times without compromising the image quality. Also, since it is digital, it can be easily edited on a computer to adjust for color, contrast, brightness, or any other feature which might help it be viewed more clearly. IP network camera footage can be broadcast on a large monitor at eye-level, which also helps posture and reduces neck and back pain. It’s an easy alternative to heavy, bulky magnifying glasses that is customizable to fit any needs. Wireless IP network cameras also mean that footage can be broadcast from anywhere, meaning users are not encumbered by wires or outlet access. The IP network camera is a truly portable solution for magnification and visual enhancement needs.

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