A
video capture card (sometimes called a DVR card)
is a specialized circuit board that adds into
a personal computer. Specific software (Windows™ 98, ME, 2000 and XP compatible) is provided
with the video capture card to allow users to
interface and functions to be performed. You
supply the computer (or we'll be happy to).
CCTV cameras are connected to ports on the video
capture card. Images from the cameras are digitized
and processed by the capture card, computer
and related software, displayed on the computer
monitor and recorded on the computer hard disk.
Remote viewing of live and recorded video is
supported by dial-up modem, internet and/or
LAN.
A word of caution: There
can be major incompatibilities between video
capture cards, their chipsets and/or drivers
and the chipsets on computer motherboards. In
other words, not all computers are suitable
- even extremely powerful and new systems. The
incorporation of a video capture card into a
non-Professional Security Group computer system
should only be attempted by individuals with
a very strong technical understanding of computer
hardware and software.
A
Video Capture Card and Software performs the
functions of a:
Video
Multiplexer
(allows multiple CCTV cameras to input
simultaneously).
|
| Digital
Time Lapse Recorder
(allows
simultaneous multi-camera recordings
on computer hard disk).
|
| Video
Monitor
(allows multi-camera images to be
displayed on the computer monitor). |
A
Video Capture Card and Software may also
perform the functions of a multi-channel:
| Alarm
Monitor
(Alarm systems or devices such as
motion detectors can input alarm signals
which trigger camera recording and
even send the recordings to remote
computers or notify personnel by telephone/pager). |
| Video
Motion Detector
(Recording is triggered by motion
in any camera's field of view).
|
| Remote
Video Monitor
(Computer users at other locations
can connect to the local Video Capture
System by LAN, Internet or dial-up modem and
view real-time or recorded camera
images, control cameras in real-time
and even record remotely). |
No more expensive time
lapse VCR's, multiplexers, splitters and video
monitors. No more forgetting to change the VCR
tapes. No more tapes wearing out. No more watching
tapes of empty rooms for hours on end (with
recording only on motion or alarm). No more
having to rush to the store/office/plant in
the middle of the night to see what is happening
if the burglar alarm goes off (with remote computer
connection). A video capture card replaces all
these things!
We
offer the comprehensive GeoVision™ line of video
capture cards.
The
GV600 30fps
and GV800 120fps
series cards are available in 4 Port, 8 Port,
and 16 Ports. The GV1240
240fps series is available in 8 port and
16 port configurations and the GV1480
480fps series is available with 16 ports.
There
are many more video capture cards available
on the market but no others provide the effectiveness,
speed, image quality, reliability and software
functionality of the GeoVision™ products,
especially for the price!
Details
of GeoVision™ video capture products are
available on the
GV capture
card page.
