IP Video Surveillance System Questions and Answers

By Brad | January 16, 2009

Today’s hottest systems in video surveillance are IP video surveillance systems. Thousands of corporations are already going toward IP systems and feel they help them better manage and secure the interior and exteriors or their buildings.

These systems have been known to enhance law enforcement services, help reduce the need for eyewitnesses when a crime occurs, can be used locally or remotely and easily integrates with CCTV cameras.

1. What is IP Video Surveillance Systems?

An IP video surveillance system uses a businesses network (already in place) and the Internet to transmit information and images from cameras (typically analog or IP) over public networks.

2. What does an IP video system show?

This type of system shows a live video stream and can also show still image and allows for transfer of these images (one-way and two-way).

3.Is IP video speed fast?

An average IP video surveillance system streams at over 30 frames per second and can easily be viewed in real time.

4.Who can use IP video surveillance systems?

Many police cars and other emergency vehicles use IP video surveillance systems. However, businesses and hospitals can also utilize it with many benefits.

5. What all does an IP system provide?

Motion detection, time stamps, date stamps, pre-alarm messages, post-alarm messages and the ability to transfer visuals are added functions.

6. What is the benefit of alarm messages?

Alarm messages allow business owners to know something is occurring so they can then log in to see what’s going on via video.

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