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The Results of the Battle

racheli — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:21:40 +0000

As much of us know, Blu-Ray has won the battle between HD DVD and Blu-Ray. After the battle between Sony’s Blu-Ray and Toshiba’s HD DVD, those who had gone out and bought HD DVD players and accessories will find themselves stuck with unwanted technology. This is why Best Buy is giving out gift certificates to buy Blu-Ray devices. There are also different sorts of trade-in offers.

Professional Digital Camera

racheli — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:45:04 +0000

Digital cameras very quickly overtook the film-camera industry, but have left some devout film-camera users attached to their almost extinct cameras. Most of these individuals are ones who like to use professional cameras. This is the case because as good as digital cameras are, or at least were until recently, there was still room for improvement when it came to professional cameras. Now, however, there is a professional digital camera that pushes the digital camera to its limits. The Canon 1Ds series boasts camera s that are rather professional, but pricey and quite bulky. The images though are very high quality. They are 21.1 megapixels!

Surveillance – What is it?

admin — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:40:46 +0000

The term surveillance commonly refers to observation from a distance through the use of electronic equipment or other technological means. In French, it literally means “watching over” while the familiar “eye in the sky” remains to be the great icon of surveillance. Notwithstanding its usefulness as a tool for law enforcement and security, there is the growing concern for loss of privacy.

Surveillance may be covert or overt, but almost always involve watching over the activities of persons or groups from a position of higher authority. A whole new field of operation has been introduced through modern electronic and computer technology from the original idea of using a spy.

Complementing the CCTV Chain

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:42:00 +0000

With the strong influence of digital technology, a wide range of connections, viewing, recording, storage and control products are available to complete the closed-circuit television camera (CCTV) chain. Internet protocol and wireless technologies are now more commonly used to ensure optimal end-to-end interconnections in almost any distance. The latest compact flat-screen monitors provide high resolution, multi-image and multi-screen display to facilitate image viewing with the maximum visual information.

The Internet protocol shows the most promise for future development regarding CCTV surveillance systems. This is due to its inherent scalability, flexibility and functionality plus the low cost of ownership. Another key area where innovation in application can be of real use is in video content analysis.

The Intelligent Camera

admin — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:02:10 +0000

The closed-circuit television camera or CCTV has improved tremendously over time. Cameras come in many types depending on the features involved such as compact, fixed and direction-controllable. The more sophisticated models can capture an entire dynamic range of scenes regardless of light conditions. This feature can be very important to specific areas such as poorly lit train stations or the railway track itself.

Advances in technology have provided various options for maximizing the use of this intelligent camera including miniaturization, motion detection, day/night operation, backlight compensation, dynamic noise reduction as well as remote and automatic lens control. The wide range of accessories available has likewise given options for mounting, weather-proofing and resistance to tampering impacts and hazardous substances.

Organizing Teleconferencing

admin — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:07:05 +0000

Setting up a teleconference would require first and foremost a person that would be in charge. It is this person’s responsibility to call each participant and establish the specific time for the teleconference. This will be the same person that will make the necessary calls to assemble the group and produce an agenda based on issues brought up by each participant.

It is quite necessary that materials to be used in the teleconference are provided in advance. The success and effectiveness of this exercise requires adequate information and appropriate technical set-up. Technical links needs to be established with sites and constituencies properly identified. It should be kept in mind that a large number of people may be difficult to manage in a single teleconference thus the need for equipments and systems that would come up to the challenge.

The Digital Photo Frame

admin — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:46:45 +0000

What comes next after digital photography? A digital picture frame, of course! Perceived as a natural progression of digital photography, the digital picture frame is the newest way to display your precious digital pictures. It is basically an electronic device which functions like a photo album except much better. It is able to hold thousands of digital photos by simply copying the images onto a small memory card which is inserted into the frame.

Digital photo frames can also display the photos in a TV set and most display the photos to view as a slideshow with adjustable time intervals. Although it typically displays pictures directly from a camera’s memory card, some frames can provide internal memory storage. Others can load pictures over the Internet from RSS feeds.

A DIY Approach to Video Surveillance

admin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:12:08 +0000

Up until a few years ago you could have judged the importance of a company or a public institution by the presence of video surveillance cameras on the premises. After all, security cameras were considered expensive and required a significant infrastructure to operate (unless you simply put up dummy cameras for deterrence). So much has changed in the field though, both on a technological level and in social habits which make surveillance cameras much more popular and a common part of life.

The biggest change came with IP technology which allows cameras to easily be accessed via existing internet connection, eliminating the need for a dedicated infrastructure of wires and monitors. People are now installing security cameras themselves, not only in their places of business but even in their own homes. You don’t even have to be an expert to install today’s modern systems and stores such as EZWatch Pro Video Surveillance encourage consumers to purchase their surveillance systems direct and install them on their own. They have a wide range of products to choose from and their dedicated staff is readily available for phone consultation and advice.

Home Automation System

admin — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:49:57 +0000

The home automation system takes the universal remote technology one step further. A universal remote is a device that is programmed to follow a simple command but home automation sends a command to a device or multiple devices. It can also interrogate the various bits of equipment for confirmation that a specific action has been performed.

A great number of possibilities exist as the home automation system is adjusted to individual needs and requirements. Dinner time atmosphere can easily be set up by pushing a single button or a security mode selected during the times that owners are out on a holiday. A comprehensive system can integrate entertainment, lighting and spa or hook up a remote garage door opener. However, most experts agree that it is not yet quite the time to get rid of old remote controls.