Enlisting the assistance of Munich-based security firm, Indanet, 358 subway cars and 88 streetcars were effectively armed with a digital surveillance system designed to deliver optimal results.  When asked about the implementation of Axis cameras, Jurgen Fuchs, the general manager of Indanet said, “We wanted a compact, rugged IP camera with railway approval for our customers that was easy to install and configure. Of course, it also had to support high-quality video which can be entered as evidence in court to identify offenders.”

Luckily, Axis had designed a camera specifically for cases such as this: AXIS M3113-R. A fit in your palm network camera capable of delivering superb digital imagery despite the constant motion and uncontrolled environment of the transportation system.

MVP had nothing but praises for the solution, in fact, (the cameras) assisted greatly in “a successful manhunt” for an individual whom had caused significant damage on December 5^th 2010.

After having used the IP cameras for just one year, the law officials believe that they have been provided with a highly result driven and effective tool that enables them to better tend to their duties in the areas that are most susceptible to crime. The far reaching benefits of having a mobile video surveillance system extend past simple patrol procedures and provide continuity through the legal channels as well as documentation of stationary surveillance situations.

Y-cam cameras have always been user-friendly and feature rich, however, a large majority of the included features are geared towards the user. With the launch of sensr.net, camera users are now able to share and store the images captured by their Y-cams online.

Sensr.net enables the sharing of captured images and videos on many of the leading social websites, and comes with the option of facilitating a live feed providing instant access to viewers.

Furthermore, the sensr.net for Y-cam service contains a built-in motion detection feature allowing camera users to effortlessly detect motion within camera range and then be alerted by text message or email. Sensr.net is compatible with every Y-cam IP camera and, best of all, costs nothing to start using.

Click here to experience sensr.net on your Y-cam.

Those wishing to explore the possibilities of the Surveillix NVR application can do so, at no charge, by visiting the App Store. As an added benefit, the application is well-suited for each of the existing Surveillix DVR and NVR models.

Wanting to prove that there really is an App for that, Toshiba cites the benefits of being able to access security and surveillance capabilities on any Apple touch interface as:

• The distinct ability to view live stream of video from a mobile device.
• The ability to utilize LAN or Internet technology.
• The freedom to choose between a four camera split screen or hone in on a single camera.

Some features updated or added now include:

Streaming Video AND Audio
Thumbnail Screen Refresh Button
Camera Access Improvements – No More Repeat User Name and Password Input
Advanced Camera Control – Arm/Disarm Alarms, Choose Primary or Secondary Stream, Control IR LED

The app greatly enhances the MultiLive experience on your Android device.

Search the Google Marketplace for Y-cam MultiLive.

Now, over Wi-Fi or 3G, you can simultaneously monitor up to 8 streaming channels while on the go with your iPhone or iPad. Reviewers have been impressed with the simple interface and ease of use. Once configured, a single tap brings a camera view to full screen, and pinch in and out controls e-PTZ. The app requires iOS 3.1.3 or later and is iOS 4.0 tested. It supports all Vivotek 7000 and 8000 series cameras and video servers.

Live Viewer Lite is available for free on the iTunes App Store.

For more information, visit the iTunes App Store.

Popular features listed on the Baby Monitor HD website include:

Tap to view Video – preserving battery life on your iPhone/iPad
Audio Monitoring – listen in on your nursery
IR Night Mode – see how your child is doing without turning on a light
10 minute Audio History – letting you see a graph of sound events in your child’s room
Away Mode - check on your child even while away via the internet (so you can check on your child even if you have a baby sitter there)
Customization – allowing you to add your child’s name and picture

Software such as Baby Monitor HD is providing capabilities to baby cams that extend well beyond what traditional monitoring devices have ever been capable of.

Baby Monitor HD is designed to work with Y-cam models:

Y-Cam Knight S/SD
Y-Cam Black S/SD

Baby Monitor HD software can be purchased on the iTunes App Store.

More information can be found on their website:

www.babymonitorhd.com

Both the Vivotek MD7530 and MD7560 offer many features for mobile surveillance. While the MD7530 offers VGA resolution and the MD7560 offers 2 megapixel resolution with EN50155 support, many of the features of both cameras are similar. Both offer MPEG-4 and MJPEG video compression with simultaneous streaming. They also offer an IP67 rated housing, protecting the camera from not only weather elements like rain and dust, but also vandals.

The built-in alerts offer instant alerts of temperature change, motion detection and tamper detecting including blockage and spray-painting. These are ideal for transportation surveillance in any mobile application. With PoE 802.3af Power over Ethernet support, these cameras offer easy installation by limiting needed cables to just a single network cable providing connection and power.

The MD7530 and MD7560 also have built-in MicroSD/SDHC memory card slots for onboard recording and snapshot storage.

Both come with free recording software that is PC based. The Vivotek software offers many features including recording up to 32 Vivotek devices.

For more information on these new Vivotek cameras, visit Network Camera Store:
Vivotek MD7530 – http://www.networkcamerastore.com/products/vivotek-md7530/
Vivotek MD7560 – http://www.networkcamerastore.com/products/vivotek-md7560/

The Vivotek MD7530 is now available however the MD7560 is scheduled for availability in August 2010. For more information, please contact Network Camera Store at (877) 638-2260.

Vivotek will be releasing two DC versions of the MD7530 and MD7560. The part numbers will be MD7530D and MD7560D. Both can be powered by DC power however they will not offer Power over Ethernet. More information will be available soon.

Vivotek has recently released a video on their YouTube channel that demonstrates how you can access Vivotek IP camera and video server (video encoder) devices on an iPhone. Vivotek IP cameras and video servers can be configured to use MJPEG video compression. By doing so, access to these devices is then possible through multiple web browsers including the Safari web browser on the Apple iPhone. Once the IP camera or video server has been configured to use a MJPEG video feed and remote access has also been configure so that you gain access via the Internet, accessing live video is as easy as typing in the device’s IP address in the Safari browser. Be sure to check out the video posted below to see how easy it is to access live video from a Vivotek IP camera or video server on your iPhone.

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