Chap.1 IP Surveillance Overview
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In addition to a full-range IP surveillance product lineup, VIVOTEK has achieved competitive advantages over
other rivals in terms of multimedia SoC design, EE & ME integration and multimedia SDK. With these capabilities,
VIVOTEK is able to provide highly integrated products with superior image quality, comprehensive customer
services and versatile application solutions.
1.2.2 Camera Types
Generally,networkcamerascanbedividedintofourtypesfordifferentapplications,includingxed,pan/tilt/zoom,
xeddomeandspeeddome.
Fixed Type
A fixed network camera points in a fixed direction to monitor a specific area, such as hallways, staircases or
corridors. Because people can be aware of the camera’s shooting direction, in some cases, it can deter vandalism
and crimes.
A xednetworkcamerausuallycomeswithaRS-232/422/485interfacethatconnectsthecameras toapan/tilt
scanner for wider coverage.
Manyxednetworkcameras hasexchangeableC/CS-mountlensdesign, givinguserstheabilitytochangethe
lens to adapt for different monitoring conditions. For more information on C/CS-mount, please refer to Chapter 2.
Figure 1.4 Fixed network camera
Figure 1.5 PTZ network camera
Pan/Tilt/Zoom Type
Capableofchangingshootingdirectionhorizontallyandverticallytoachieveawideeldofview,apan/tiltnetwork
camera is used in many spacious areas, such as lobbies or parking lots.
Some pan/tilt network cameras are integrated with zoom capability so as to provide close-up images of distant
objects. Users can easily control PTZ functions through a web browser.
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