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Q: Our medical facility is interested in a video surveillance system that can monitor and alert us to suspicious or potentially dangerous situations as they are happening. We were considering upgrading our cameras and network, but put everything on hold when we learned the costs of video storage? What would you recommend?
A: Storage optimization can bring down these costs in a number of ways:
• Data aging - The older the video, the lower the probability that the video is relevant. Rather than delete the video, the size of the video is reduced so that some evidentiary information is available but the storage costs are minimized.
• Recording schedule (switching from continuous to motion recording over a 24 hr period) - Most facilities have periods of low activity and areas of low activity. Motion analytics can reduce storage greatly. A combination of continuous and motion based recording can ensure that adequate video is recorded while storage is not consumed by video of dark empty stairwells, for example.
• Motion exclusion zones - After an install, a review can be conducted to tune camera settings to exclude areas that are not of interest, to free up storage space.
• Advanced video analytics
Q: We are looking to upgrade and improve the video surveillance system on our college campus. Our problem is monitoring parking areas and walking paths that do not have the best lighting. What can we do to be sure we could obtain usable images for identification purposes?
A: With today's technology it is possible to obtain clear images even in poorly lit locations. We have special tools that measure existing light. Based on the amount of light present, we can determine the best camera and illumination for your camera. In some cases you can add light by increasing outdoor lighting. When this is not practical, we recommend infra red illumination. In certain circumstances, other forms of illumination are required such as, thermal imaging, or higher end cameras like megapixel cameras that have the ability to enhance available light to provide clear high resolution images.
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