Intelligent Network Video: Understanding Modern Video Surveillance Systems, Second Edition

by Fredrik Nilsson, Communications Axis

Overview

Continuing in the tradition of the bestselling first edition, this book examines networked surveillance video solutions. It provides the latest details on industry hardware, software, and networking capabilities of the latest cameras and DVRs. It addresses in full detail updated specifications on MPEG-4 and other digital video formats, resolution advantages of analog v. digital, intelligent video capabilities, frame rate control, and indoor/outdoor installations factors. New chapters include cloud computing, standards, and thermal cameras.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781466555211
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/21/2016
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	390
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Fredrik Nilsson is the Global Manager of Axis Communications, Inc., Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

1. The Evolution of Video Surveillance Systems

2. The Components of Network Video

3. Network Cameras

4. Camera Technologies

5. Thermal Cameras

6. Video Compression Technologies

7. Audio Technologies

8. Video Encoders

9. Wired Networks

10. Wireless Networks

11. Networking Technologies

12. Servers and Storage

13. Video Management

14. Hosted Video Solutions

15. Intelligent Video

16. Intelligent Video Applications

17. System Design Considerations