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Smarter cameras are the
applications of today
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Vanessa Tyne, the Senior Key
Account Manager at Axis
Communications South Africa,
looks at how network cameras
have evolved and what this
means for the market.
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etwork video installations have
come a long way. Firmly established
within the safety and security arena,
they are now increasingly used in various
applications. Adapting its technologies
to meet changing market trends, Axis
Communications is now seeing a surge in
intelligence moving to the camera.
Our installed base keeps growing, and over
the years we have seen many unusual and
innovative new applications that use IP
cameras, audio and analytics software.
Seeing how the combination of intelligent
technology and human imagination can push
into uncharted business territory is inspiring. It
is amazing what creative minds will come up
with and we’re delighted to help them make
the world both safer and smarter.
Exciting small and mid-
sized applications
The following are some innovative and
interesting small and mid-sized installations
that proves the versatility of Axis’ products
and solutions.
As the first example, thermal cameras with
temperature alarms are used to monitor a
manufacturing process. If the temperature
rises above a certain threshold in an
assembly machine, it will trigger a sound
clip that is broadcasted via a speaker. A
notification will also be sent to an operator
who can take the necessary action in order
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to stop and maintain the machine before
any damage is done. evidence can then be saved and reviewed at
a later time, when needed.
One unusual installation provides safety, not
for humans, but for animals at a zoo. Both
fixed and pan-tilt-zoom cameras are used
to monitor the well-being of the animals. If
something unexpected or an incident should
happen, the zoo staff can take immediate
actions to handle the situation. Finding its way into the classroom, network
video and audio can also be a powerful
educational tool. In one application, a
variety of cameras and high-performance
microphones are used to record human
patient simulation scenarios in healthcare
education. The equipment is set up in
dedicated simulation rooms and monitored
from a separate control room. The videos are
archived for later evaluations and discussions
between students and professors.
From the courtroom to the classroom
The fact network surveillance systems are
used in law courts and schools is no surprise.
But the two following applications deal less
with safety and security, rather finding new
uses for the network video system.
In courts, IP cameras connected with
audio and microphones are used to record
testimonials during trials. The recorded
There are certainly many ways to use a
solution from Axis. We have the means of
making it happen. And based on input from
our customers or partners, or through our
own R&D, we continually drive innovation to
help create even smarter business solutions
or ones that improve safety and security. n
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