Scalable Video Coding (SVC) is a video standard based on H.264 that allows video data to be divided into multiple layers with different resolutions, picture sizes, and frame rates. Such features turn a single video stream into multiple layers by selectively discarding some data to create independent layers. Users with limited resources, such as reduced display resolution, lower processing power or insufficient battery, can still use the layer that best suits their capabilities. In the near future, all Vivotek products will support SVC.

“The resolution of network security cameras is only going to get higher. The demand for better video processing and displaying will increase, too, which makes handling multiple channels of video streaming more challenging than ever,” said Owen Chen, Chairman of Vivotek. “At Vivotek, we’ve overcome that challenge and become the first to bring to the world products with SVC incorporated. Currently, Vivotek supports SVC-T for layers with variable frame rates. This flexible allocation of video data can reduce bandwidth usage and storage capacity needs by up to 70%, and also reduce loads on CMS servers and CPUs.” added Owen.

Vivotek has recently showcased SVC at industry exhibitions such as ISC West, Secutech Taipei and ISC Brazil, receiving excellent feedback and responses from the industry. “Our partners are very excited about our SVC technology as they can apply it to many of their surveillance applications,” said Owen. “It saves a lot of network bandwidth, requires lower CPU loading, provides instantly adjustable frame rate to match device capabilities, and most importantly, it can seamlessly integrate with other available network devices.”