A CCTV (closed-circuit television) surveillance system is a network of cameras that capture video footage in real time and transmit it to a central monitoring station. CCTV systems are used to monitor and protect a property or area by tracking activities and ensuring security.
Here are some key features of CCTV systems:
- CamerasCCTV cameras are strategically placed around a property, such as at business entrances and inside the building.
- Video transmissionCCTV cameras transmit video footage to a monitor or set of monitors.
- MonitoringTrained security professionals monitor the video footage at a central monitoring station.
- ConnectionCCTV cameras can be connected to a coaxial cable, network cable, or wireless signal.
- Cloud storageCCTV cloud storage allows users to view and respond to security footage in real time, even when they are offsite.
- License plate readersLicense plate reader (LPR) cameras use high-resolution sensors to capture license plate numbers.
- Smart technologySome CCTV systems use artificial intelligence (AI) to detect people, vehicles, and other objects.
- Medical monitoringCCTV cameras can be used to monitor patients for potential medical crises