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The increased functionality of network cameras is driven by growing demand for models with improved resolution and intelligent video processing capabilities
Axis Communications demonstrated new network cameras at the international forum «Security Technologies», held in early February, including a model with full support for HDTV technology.
The increased functionality of network cameras is driven by growing demand for models with improved resolution and intelligent video processing capabilities that support the latest compression technologies.
Such technologies are regulated by video compression standards — ITU-T H.264 and ISO/IEC MPEG-4 Part 10 (ISO/IEC 14496-10).
The use of these identical standards ensures a high degree of video stream compression while maintaining high image quality.
H.264 reduces network bandwidth and archive volume requirements by almost 80% compared to the widely used Motion JPEG standard.
The H.264 standard is used in the Q1755 network camera (which also supports Motion JPEG), released late last year, which Axis claims is the first camera of its type to support HDTV technology.
This technology is defined by the SMPTE standards set by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. SMPTE 296M (720p) is designed for broadcast television systems and provides a resolution of 1280×720 in a 16:9 format.
SMPTE 274M (1080p) with a resolution of 1920×1080 is used in computer graphics and Blu-ray systems.
At any resolution, the new camera provides transmission of 25-30 frames per second.
It uses progressive scanning and provides operation in day and night modes.
The Q1755 is equipped with a slot for SD/SDHC memory cards, supports Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af), IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, as well as quality of service (QoS) management functions.
The intelligent features include advanced motion and sound detection, tamper detection with alarms for unauthorized actions, and automatic zooming in when motion is detected in the surveillance area.
Another new product is the Axis M10 series.
Two of the three miniature cameras that make up the series are capable of operating in wireless LANs of the 812.11b/g standard.
The cameras in this series support multiple, individually configurable high-resolution video streams based on H.264, Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 Part 2 compression technologies with a speed of up to 30 frames per second at VGA resolution.
The M1031-W model is equipped with a passive infrared sensor that detects moving objects in the absence of lighting, and an LED lamp that automatically illuminates the scene when certain events are detected or at the user's command.
The new camera deliveries, which began in January, could no longer affect the financial results of the past year.
Initially, it was planned that in 2008, sales growth in Russia, as in previous years, would be at least 80%. However, the crisis made its adjustments and, despite the opening of a representative office in September, Axis's revenues grew by 60%.
But this is still significantly higher than the corporate figure of 18%, thanks to which Axis's sales exceeded the $250 million mark in 2008.
According to IMS Research's recently published data, Axis accounts for 46% of the network camera market in the EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East and Africa).
The company also ranks third among manufacturers of cameras used in security systems.
Commenting on the decline in effective demand in our country for the company's solutions, Stanislav Guchia, CEO of Axis Communications, noted that many customers wishing to purchase them are currently unable to use bank loans.
As part of the work to create a warranty and post-warranty service for Axis products, negotiations are underway with two companies interested in this type of service. activities.