Ip Cctv Network: Strengths and Weaknesses
IP Closed Circuit Television and Network Convergence: Strengths and Weaknesses
Scott Reinhardt
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
IP CCTV Strengths and Weaknesses Closed circuit television cameras have become a tool used in several countries to fight crime and to ensure the safety of the public through surveillance in public places. The use of CCTV cameras is on the rise, and there is little proof of areas where their use has been cut back. IP CCTV technology has been in existence for a long time. It uses a camera that is connected to a network. It works by converting the captured images and audio into data the transmitting this over a network or an internet connection. This leads to a more efficient system when compared to traditional methods where a recorder is employed per camera for local recording. Network convergence can be described as the coexistence of various data types within a single network. These may include telephone, video, audio and data communication within a single network. The CCTV cameras are employed in many areas of the daily modern life. They monitor motorists’ compliance to traffic laws and also track the movement of people on the city streets. They are also employed to help guard the entrances of government buildings, banks, office buildings, and shopping malls. The potential contribution of public surveillance to public safety can be used to explain the rise in use of CCTV surveillance in recent years (Gill, 2006). Employers also use this system to monitor their workers in order to ensure productivity at the workplace.
Strengths The CCTV system has various strengths and weaknesses that have to be taken into account. Due to the available technology, many different types of cameras can be used which can then be remotely operated by several operators. The operations may include panning, tilting, and zooming and this versatility is a crucial strength of IP CCTV systems. Different types of cameras are
Scott Reinhardt
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
IP CCTV Strengths and Weaknesses Closed circuit television cameras have become a tool used in several countries to fight crime and to ensure the safety of the public through surveillance in public places. The use of CCTV cameras is on the rise, and there is little proof of areas where their use has been cut back. IP CCTV technology has been in existence for a long time. It uses a camera that is connected to a network. It works by converting the captured images and audio into data the transmitting this over a network or an internet connection. This leads to a more efficient system when compared to traditional methods where a recorder is employed per camera for local recording. Network convergence can be described as the coexistence of various data types within a single network. These may include telephone, video, audio and data communication within a single network. The CCTV cameras are employed in many areas of the daily modern life. They monitor motorists’ compliance to traffic laws and also track the movement of people on the city streets. They are also employed to help guard the entrances of government buildings, banks, office buildings, and shopping malls. The potential contribution of public surveillance to public safety can be used to explain the rise in use of CCTV surveillance in recent years (Gill, 2006). Employers also use this system to monitor their workers in order to ensure productivity at the workplace.
Strengths The CCTV system has various strengths and weaknesses that have to be taken into account. Due to the available technology, many different types of cameras can be used which can then be remotely operated by several operators. The operations may include panning, tilting, and zooming and this versatility is a crucial strength of IP CCTV systems. Different types of cameras are
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