Video surveillance utilising 3G wireless technology has many advantages. With 3G wireless connectivity, Compro security cameras allow for lower cabling costs and simpler installation, because deploying 3G wireless cameras does not require building and maintaining network infrastructures . And unlike installing security cameras with WiFi or wired Internet connection, the installation site for 3G cameras is not subject to the availability of WiFi hotpots or Ethernet ports.

Compro believes that 3G security cameras offer true flexibility in terms of installation site and mobility which brings a new dimension to the surveillance market. Therefore, Compro is launching a range of 3G-enabled indoor box and outdoor bullet cameras. The Compro indoor box security camera features VGA resolution, H.264, D/N, etc., and the new 3G capability will avoid the necessity for cluttered cables and make relocation of the camera, whenever necessary, relatively easy. And, the outdoor bullet camera is also getting the 3G treatment. The added 3G support means the outdoor bullet camera can be conveniently installed in locations where network cabling is too difficult, expensive, or invasive to install, or where WiFi signals are not accessible, such as beaches, temporary venues, ancient buildings, etc. That said, 3G capability will make the VGA, H.264, D/N network bullet camera even better suited for outdoor use.

Other than the IP cameras, Compro 4-channel D1 video server will also undergo a 3G make over. The video server supports 4-CH H.264 encoding at full D1 resolution and at a total of 120 FPS. The wide-area coverage of 3G networks makes the server ideal for applications in mobility surveillance. In the case of public transport, bus companies can outfit their fleets with analogue cameras and a 3G-enabled video server to provide real-time mobility surveillance. The video server can record and locally store video evidence of road accidents or unruly passenger behaviour later used for distinguishing responsibility.

This year Compro plans to roll out a comprehensive series of NVRs (network video recorders), offering the ability to concurrently record and manage 4 to 16 IP video channels. Leading the way are the 12-channel Linux-embedded RS-2212 and the 16-channel Windows-based RS-3216.

The RS-2212 is a dual-bay, 12-CH, and easy-to-use network video recorder aimed for home and SME business users. It is built on the safe and reliable Linux system and offers advanced features including H.264 megapixel recording, RAID-0 and RAID-1 support, one-touch USB backup, and more. Expected to be launched in the near future, the RS-2212 has already attracted quite some attention.

The RS-3216 is a 16-CH Windows-based 2U rackmount network video recorder. It comes embedded with the Windows system and the 16-CH version of Comproview Premium, an advanced video management system with intelligent video analytics that can detect intrusion, tampering attempts, and trip-wires. Additionally, the NVR has a web client for remote viewing and playback. Targeted at SMB users and surveillance projects, RS-3216 is expected to hit the market in the third quarter.