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New Smoke & Fire Detection Video Analytics Released by UK Tech Firm

Posted by: networkcameras on: October 2, 2009

Video Fire Detection

Video Fire Detection

A new smoke & fire detection video analytics system has been released by UK tech firm BiKal IP CCTV. The new system monitors video from network cameras or standard CCTV cameras and analyses the video for smoke & fire patterns before raising the alarm via a video pop-up, e-mail or SMS message.

The company behind the technology claim that lives could be saved if the system was used as an early warning system for fires breaking out in forests, public areas or industrial areas such as oil rigs, gas platfoms and other industrial processes.

The Smoke & Fire Detection system is available as a standalone or bolt on application for existing or new deployments. With wide area coverage through the use of high definition network cameras and wireless technology, the fire detection system is cheap and easy to deploy.

Read more about the story here: Lives Can be Saved By Video Smoke & Fire Detection Say UK Tech Firm

CCTV Software uses Nvidia Cuda to Accelerate Video Analytics

Posted by: networkcameras on: October 2, 2009

EyeSoft Video Analytics

EyeSoft Video Analytics

BiKal IP CCTV have announced a new Video Analytics Offload engine that dramatically speeds up analysis of CCTV video by offloading processing tasks from the computers CPU to the GPU. The Video Analytics Offload Engine is part of the new network camera software EyeSoft v2.3 released by BiKal in September and uses the Nvidia Cuda technology to perform the task. Offloading processing tasks from the CPU to the GPU results in faster detection times and lower hardware costs providing double the benefit to the user. Read more about the analytics offload engine here: New CCTV Software Integrates Nvidia Cuda Technology for faster Video Analytics

Network Camera Software EyeSoft v2.3 Released

Posted by: networkcameras on: October 2, 2009

BiKal IP CCTV have released v2.3 of EyeSoft, their flagship network camera recording software. The new release sees the introduction of some innovative features not found on other software as well as several performance & usability enhancements. EyeSoft v2.3 is also compatible with Windows 7 & Server 2008 allowing the software to be used in standard and enterprise environments. Release notes of the new CCTV software release are detailed below or download the new nvr software brochure.

EyeSoft Version 2.3.1 Release Notes (Sep 12th 2009)

- Support offloading of Video Analytics processing from CPU to GPU via Nvidia Cuda
- Digital Zoom on Live & Playback video
- Preview Sequence
- Preset Sequence
- Support Pelco-D Keyboard via RS232 / RS485
- Add Support for Pelco, Impath, IPS9603 IP Cameras
- Updated support for Arecont Vision H.264 camera
- Support Secondary Port in Video Server
- Added On-Screen Keyboard Feature
- Added Smoke & Fire Detection Module
- Video Analytics & Fire Dectection are now purchased separately in per-channel license
- Pos function removed to seperate package

Death of the Baby Cam?

Posted by: networkcameras on: August 31, 2009

Parents all around the world are abandoning their babycams in favour of the Candy Bar Cam, a Wireless Internet Camera that allows parents to view & hear their children, pets and loved ones from anywhere in the world via an Internet enabled PC or 3G mobile phones.

Parents who claimed they were fed up with the distance limitations and interference on traditional baby cams are turning to the Candy Bar Cam for live video access to their children 24 hours a day, often using their mobile phone as the primary form of monitoring their loved ones when they are away. Some parents even use the Candy Bar Cam to keep an eye on the nanny!.

“ … the convenience of the browser based viewer and lack of subscription charges are big pluses” The Sunday Times

The Candy Bar Cam threatens the Baby Cam Industry by allowing remote access to live video without any subscription charges with the added benefit of being one the easiest Internet cameras to install in the world thanks to its unique auto networking technology.

Live video can be viewed from a designated website like www.myipcam.co.uk where just the ID & PIN is required to view the camera. Alternatively live video &audio can be viewed from popular 3G mobile phones offering free access indoors or in WiFi Hot Spots all over the world.

BiKal IP CCTV, the company behind the Candy Bar Cam say Parents have welcomed the product with some users stating that they use multiple cameras for keeping an eye on the Baby to pets & teenagers. The camera is supplied as a complete kit with everything the user needs to get setup making the camera easy & convenient to use.

The Candy Bar Cam is available in the UK from High Street stores such as Maplin or from online retailer ebuyer.com with selected outlets in USA, Belgium and France.

ebuyer.com stocks Candy Bar Cam

Posted by: networkcameras on: August 10, 2009

ebuyer.com, one of the UK’s leading online electrical retailers is now stocking the Candy Bar Cam wireless ‘auto networking‘ ip camera. The camera is available at a special price and is offered with Free Delivery!

ebuyer.com - Candy Bar Cam Wireless IP Cam

The Candy Bar Cam is available in the Home Security section or the camera can be purchased directly on the link below:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/169037

IP CCTV distributor in Belgium & France

Posted by: networkcameras on: August 10, 2009

Two new European Distributors of IP CCTV equipment have been announced by BiKal IP CCTV. The single distributor will specialise in the Candy Bar Cam covering markets in Belgium ‘Belgique’ and France ‘Francais’.

www.bikal.be will distribute the Candy Bar Cam in Belgium while www.cameraip.be will supply the wireless ip cam in France. This extends the number of distributors for BiKal IP CCTV equipment in Europe adding to the existing line of suppliers in Germany, UK and USA.

New Network CCTV Supplier in USA

Posted by: networkcameras on: August 10, 2009

DS-Distribution has been appointed Authorized distributor of BiKal IP CCTV products and services in the South East of the USA. Based in Atlanta, DS-Distribution will be offering the full line of network surveillance products and services from BiKal and will be available for tenders, system integration, trade IP CCTV and retail.

The appoinment follows a move by BiKal to expand operations overseas with exports of network cameras to the USA accounting for 50% of sales according to Axel Baumgarten, VP Sales at BiKal IP CCTV adding that the USA is a key market for BiKal’s products and services offering the American market quality products backed by skill & experience from Europes CCTV nation.

Bippon Kalia, BiKal’s CTO went on to comment ‘The US market has been very receptive to our network surveillance products due to its low price point that offers the features and reliability that the US market has been looking for. The increase of sales also backs claims by researchers that the IP Surveillance market is set to grow in the USA from 2009 through 2010 and beyond’!

Visit www.ds-distribution.net for more information and contact details. IP CCTV USA

BiKal Elite Network Camera

Posted by: networkcameras on: April 28, 2009

An overview of the BiKal Elite Network Camera for the professional line of ‘ip cameras’ featuring dual H.264 video streams day or night, 2 way audio and remote access from Internet or 3G mobile phones.

How to port forward

Posted by: networkcameras on: April 28, 2009

How to port forward / set up router for streaming audio or video from cameras, microphones or network cameras

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Posted by: networkcameras on: April 28, 2009

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