Intelligent Network Video: Understanding Modern Video Surveillance Systems [Hardcover]

Fredrik Nilsson (Author), Communications Axis (Author)

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Hardcover: 416 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (Sep 10 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1420061569
ISBN-13: 978-1420061567
Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 18 x 2.3 cm
Shipping Weight: 975 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #356,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #14 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Software Engineering > Multimedia Information Systems
- #75 in Books > Entertainment > Movies > Video > Technical
- #91 in Books > Engineering > Telecommunications > Television & Video

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This book provides the first complete reference for developing, implanting, and maintaining the latest surveillance systems . . . Nilsson guides readers through a well-organized tour of the building blocks of modern video surveillance systems, including network cameras, video encoders, storage, servers, sensors, and video management.
– ASIS Dynamics, May/June 2009

This book is the most comprehensive resource available to demystify the IP video surveillance market.
—Sandra Jones, President and Founder, Sandra Jones and Company

This is the first book on the technical and operational topics of IP networked video surveillance systems, and may well be the most complete and authoritative book written to date.
—Keven Marier, Editor-In-Chief, IPVS Magazine

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Offering ready access to the security industry’s cutting-edge digital future, Intelligent Network Video provides the first complete reference for all those involved with developing, implementing, and maintaining the latest surveillance systems. Pioneering expert Fredrik Nilsson explains how IP-based video surveillance systems provide better image quality, and a more scalable and flexible system at lower cost. A complete and practical reference for all those in the field, this volume:

Describes all components relevant to modern IP video surveillance systems
Provides in-depth information about image, audio, networking, and compression technologies
Discusses intelligent video architectures and applications
Offers a comprehensive checklist for those designing a network video system, as well as a systems design tool on DVD

Nilsson guides readers through a well-organized tour of the building blocks of modern video surveillance systems, including network cameras, video encoders, storage, servers, sensors, and video management. From there, he explains intelligent video, looking at the architectures and typical applications associated with this exciting technology. Taking a hands-on approach that meets the needs of those working in the industry, this timely volume, illustrated with more than 300 color photos, supplies readers with a deeper understanding of how surveillance technology has developed and, through application, demonstrates why its future is all about intelligent network video.

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Amazon.com: 5.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all levels of learning, Jun 26 2011

By Josh - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Intelligent Network Video: Understanding Modern Video Surveillance Systems (Hardcover)

The one and only reference for all things surveillance and ip. Axis is going to be the Cisco of the security world if they keep up this trend of really excellent education offerings.

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Reference to an Emerging Technology, Mar 18 2009

By J. Schuyler - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Intelligent Network Video: Understanding Modern Video Surveillance Systems (Hardcover)

Comprehensive and well-writtent treatment of an emerging technology that gives good historical insight and a solid understanding of the intricacies involved with managing network video. Subject matter is thorough and easy to read. This book is a must-read for the designer of security systems, the security manager, IT systems administrator and the advanced security systems technician.

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutly the best IPVS reference out there., Jan 15 2009

By Ari Erenthal "The CameraMan" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Intelligent Network Video: Understanding Modern Video Surveillance Systems (Hardcover)

Axis' Fredrik Nilsson has written the definitive reference on IP video systems. Explains compression, network security, wireless, and more. Everyone in the video surveillance business needs to read this book.

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