Leopard at Waterhole @ BNHS / CEC Mumbai City - www.livedarshan.com

Livedarshan IP Based Surveillance System installed at a Waterhole in BNHS Mumbai City near Film City. Live feed from BNHS / CEC. The cameras help to capture Leopard images, who are differentiated by their Spots to find the census.
The video is compressed , we use Megapixel Technology.
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Indian gas company deploys Livedarshan Solution at 1,000 stations

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is a state-controlled oil and gas company headquartered in Mumbai, India. Among the world’s largest corporations, the company was ranked #272 in the Fortune Global 500 listing for 2011.
Recently, BPCL embarked on a surveillance project as part of the organization‘s initiative to restructure the internal surveillance system. Prior to the structure reform, the old surveillance system was not centralized. As the headquarters would like to gain better understanding of the operation at each branch location in order to improve the business and communication between the headquarters and each station, a new surveillance system was proposed - installation of a total of 5000 high-performance surveillance cameras at 1000 petrol stations throughout India.
BPCL sells petrol, diesel and compressed natural gas to consumers at these stations. The company hoped to take advantage of top quality video cameras primarily to not only monitor the customer experience for quality control purposes but also to enhance the level safety for customers and employees. A process of competitive bidding resulted in VIVOTEK cameras being selected for the project, with System Integrator Livedarshan developing the deployment, the typology and the engineering aspect of the implementation. Additionally, Kores India Pvt Ltd, a leading provider of after-sale services, was contracted out to oversee and supervise the project and its implementation, while addressing customers’ inquires and concerns.
According to Vivek Bagri, CEO of Livedarshan, one of the factors that led BPCL to decide on VIVOTEK cameras for this important large-scale project was the company’s very favorable previous experience with VIVOTEK. For the first phase of the deployment, Livedershan installed around 60 cameras for BPCL. “BPCL found the quality of the VIVOTEK camera to be superior to models within the same technical range from other competing manufacturers,” says Vivek.
Mission
As for the particular VIVOTEK camera model selected, the IP8362, part of the VIVOTEK SUPREME series, there were several reasons for the choice, Vivek explains. First of all, BPCL required very high-quality video, as it needed to be able to identify the license plate of a vehicle, an employee and a potential criminal — all to ensure that customers were to the best possible services. In addition, to simplify administration, BPCL hoped to use as few cameras as possible at each location.
The combination of these two basic requirements — for clear, detailed image footage and a relatively low number of cameras to be installed to cover the entire premises of each petrol station — meant that cameras with very exceptionally resolutions were absolutely mandatory. As a best-in-class 1080p outdoor bullet camera designed for diverse outdoor applications, VIVOTEK IP8362 is equipped with a 2-Megapixel CMOS sensor, temper detection and a vari-focal, auto-iris lens. WDR Enhancement technology and removable IR-cut filter are also available for Day & Night function, so the image quality remains uncompromised even under constantly alternating and challenging lighting conditions. In addition to satisfying the fundamental requirement for the BPCL project, the IP8362 also offered a number of other important advantages towards the solution deployed.
Designed for demanding outdoor surveillance applications, the IP8632 not only includes a removable IR-cut filter and built-in IR illuminators for daytime and nighttime monitoring, but it also adds robust WDR (wide dynamic range) enhancement to ensure that clear, properly exposed video can be obtained no matter the time of day—even when particularly challenging high-contrast lighting conditions—where bright and dark areas are present in the field of view—prevail.
BPCL also valued IP8362’s wide operating temperature range, crucial due to the extremely hot weather that is the norm throughout much of India. In addition, the VIVOTEK camera features an IP67-rated housing, which protects against the ingress of dust, water, and other foreign material—an important consideration in the harsh environment of a busy petrol station. Even the IP8362’s physical styling turned out to be a plus, as BPCL felt its compact form and sleek looks avoided the need to conceal it in an ungainly device box.
Video from the cameras already installed is recorded 24 hours a day at Full HD resolution, while to conserve bandwidth, VGA-quality streams are monitored at BPCL headquarters in Mumbai. Together, the live and archived footage are already proving valuable resources for management as it checks service quality at the stations, and seeks improvements where deemed necessary. Station owners can also monitor activity, and refer to the high-quality recorded video in case of incidents.
Customer feedback
Thus far, over 100 BPCL petrol stations have been outfitted with new VIVOTEK IP8362 cameras. BPCL is hoping to finish deployment of all 5000 cameras in 1000 BPCL petrol stations by the end of this year. “BPCL is very impressed with the high performance of the VIVOTEK IP8362, and needless to say, so am I,” says Vivek. “I would recommend any user and integrators to work with VIVOTEK. Not only their products are first-rate in the industry, their sales support and services are also absolutely outstanding.”


Vivek Bagri has recently been featured in “10 Leaders Under 40” published in a&s International - May 2012.

Standalone NVR(IPcorder) for IP Cameras

KNR-090  IPCorder 4 channel Compact NVR.

The KNR-090 IPCorder is unique standalone Network Video Recorder (NVR) solution for systems with IP cameras, including the latest multi megapixel resolution cameras which support 4 cameras/video servers.

The general supported brands are:- ACTi, Arecont Vision*, AXIS, D-Link, Dallmeier*, Hikvision*, IQinVision, Linksys*, Lumenera*, Panasonic, Sony, StarDot*, VIVOTEK, Y-Cam.

Connection Diagram of IPcorder with IP Cameras

Features:-

·        Standalone Linux based NVR

·        Manage/Record/View up to 4 IP cameras/video servers simultaneously

·        Screwless hard drive installation

·        Web based access using Java - supports Microsoft Windows (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox etc.), Linux and Apple Mac OS

·        Open solution - support of various IP cameras from different manufacturers

·        Easy setup of the unit and connected devices (many tasks done automatically)

·        Easy recordings search, playback and export

·        Easy remote access from the Internet - Fully automatic or Manual router setup

·        Trully Megapixel Ready - up to 5 megapixel cameras supported

·        Rule scripting language for programming custom scripts

·        Support of I/O devices, values also available for scripting

·        1× 3.5" SATA I or II hard drive (not included)

·        High stability, no viruses, no spyware

·        Compact size and quiet operation

·        Low power consumption - green and cost effective solution

 

This unique standalone IP corder 4 channel can be used in small offices, houses, shops, showrooms  where up to 4 cameras need to be recorded.

Advantages of IPCorder(NVR) over a Personal Computer.

·         IPCorder uses 10 watts of power compared to a normal PC that takes 240 watts

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·         IPCorder is a Linux based NVR so no chance of it getting virus infected compared to a PC.

·         In case of Power failure, the IPCorder is having high stability wherein the Hard Disk Drive cannot crash unlike a normal PC where there is a high chance of the Hard Disk Drive crashing.

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IP   IPCorder are very portable compared to a normal PC.

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IP   IPcorder comes with its own inbuilt software for both LIVE viewing as well as Recording which enables a viewer to view locally through a PC, over the network or internet through web browsers like FIREFOX, INTERNET EXPLORER,SAFARI,CHROME without downloading any additional software, all the channels can be LIVE viewed at the same time. While in a normal PC one needs to install separate software for both LIVE viewing as well as Recording. Over the internet, the live viewing can be done through FIREFOX, INTERNET EXPLORER, SAFARI,CHROME on channel at a time. 

The KNR-090 IPCorder 4 channel NVR’s Interface

CD-ROM size device

Network /USB/Power  Port

Easily add/remove HDD

Browser Interface

Easy display of motion detected in video in red.

Play video selecting any date/time/camera.

Easily backup video through a single click on your computer

View all cameras from any brand together in a single interface.

Control PTZ any camera from the left panel.

Control devices and also easy digital zoom in while

 possible in live and recorded video

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Auto configure and manage cameras into the system

IPCorder can automatically detect cameras setup within the network.

If you would like to purchase the IPCorder or have any further questions about it.Please feel free to contact us 

at sales@livedarshan.com  or  91-22-66359179

Cabling for IP Camera vs. Analog Camera Solutions

You can see the large density of cables in an Analog Camera setup.Also due to the long distance between the DVR and the cameras boosters will be required and quality of video will be degraded

Only a single fibre or Cat - 6 cable needs to run from the top of the building to the bottom and no cabling mess required.Also the solution is flexible and easily scalable. Other services can also be operated through the same fibre cable.

Thief Caught on Camera,Mumbai,India

A bakery in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai,India was installed with 20 IP cameras FDLIV7131 . All the cameras were connected using POE switches and setup for 24 hour recording.
Due the high quality of the video is was very easy to record the face of the thieves in the video who were later caught by the police.They stole a mobile phone from an unsuspecting victim. Please have a look at the video.
Now with Megapixel IP Cameras you can zoom into the recorded video and get much better detail and see faces of people standing in a distance.
We now have a new range of 2 Megapixel cameras coming up and will be able to offer 5 megapixel cameras to you by June.

For such solutions for your premises do feel free to contact us.

Are IP Cameras Cheaper than Analog Cameras

4 IP Camera System	DVR +  4 Analog Camera System
Cost of Night Vision IP Camera with MPEG-4 and MJPEG compression. Rs.10,000	Cost of Analog Camera Night Vision with equivalent quality of IP Camera Rs.5,000
No DVR is required. You can use an existing computer since a 4 channel recording software comes free with the IP Camera	DVR required for recording. Cost of a 4 channel DVR with a Hard drive would be approx Rs.20,000
Since you are using a computer you will already have an existing monitor	Since you have bought a DVR you will have to buy another monitor or TV to see the output.approx Rs.3000. If you have an existing TV then you can use the RGB input.
The wire for IP Camera is simple CAT – 5 or LAN wire which costs about Rs.11 per m. Consider atleast  50m cable  for all cameras Cost Rs.550 (for longer cable runs the cost will increase drastically for analog cameras)	The wire required for analog video which will have to be pulled all the way to the DVR from wherever the camera is installed is Rs.30 per m Consider atleast  50m cable  for all cameras Cost Rs.1500 (this is a hidden cost which most people don’t realize and come to know only after the installation.
You will get video and audio from all  4 channels and will be able to record video and audio simultaneously.	Most DVR’s support only single channel audio.
After an Electricity failure the IP Cameras will come on and will be available immediately over the network for you to view remotely.	The DVR has a soft button and has to be booted every time the electricity goes. You will not be able to view the cameras remotely until the DVR is rebooted. However the recording will stop in both cases(IP and Analog) until the systems are rebooted.
Total : 40,550 plus taxes(approx)	Total : Rs.44,500 plus taxes(approx)

                                 

However if you need to purchase a new computer the cost of the IP Camera System will be higher
by about Rs.10,000 but however as the IP Camera System has far many advantages over an
Analog/DVR system the extra cost will be worth it.

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Converting Analog CCTV to IP Surveillance

Converting Analog CCTV to IP Surveillance - by www.livedarshan.com

CCTV has traditionally been recorded to VCRs (video cassette recorders), and because of its perceived ease of use and manageable price point, analog was probably the right choice at the time of purchase. However, the rise of digital has laid bare analog’s many shortcomings. Analog CCTV systems are generally maintenance intensive, offer no remote accessibility, and are notoriously difficult to integrate with other systems. Despite these obvious deficiencies, the end user who has invested in cameras, cables, and more, and is satisfied with the current quality is right to ask, "Why buy new equipment?"

Implementing a digital system does not require throwing away those trusted (and already paid-for) cameras. With IP-Surveillance, you can still use all the cameras, lenses, and cables in place through this step-by-step migration to digital technology. And if this is not enough reason to seriously consider an upgrade, examine the TLV, or time-lapse video, recording component. These systems are highly labor intensive because of the need to change tapes and perform system maintenance. Tape wear and tear is an ever-present problem. Furthermore, the actual quality of the images recorded is often unsatisfactory, particularly if used for official investigations. With the introduction of digital video recorder (DVR) technology, the storage media are no longer dependent on operator intervention or tape quality. And with IP-Surveillance technology, the video server and network server represent the next level of improvement by connecting existing cameras to the network with a video server and then storing the images on the network server.

Digital’s many benefits. With the spread of digital recording technology, its many advantages have become apparent: ease of use, advanced search capabilities, simultaneous record and playback, no image degradation, improved compression and storage, integration potential, and so on. But with digital technology as its core, IP-Surveillance provides all these advantages and many more:
Remote accessibility. The main benefit from connecting those analog cameras to a network is that the user can now see surveillance images from any computer on the network—without the need and expense of additional hardware or software. If you have a port to Internet, you can securely connect from anywhere in the world to view a chosen facility or even a single camera from your surveillance system. By using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or the company intranet, you can manage password-protected access to images from the surveillance system. Similar to secure payment over the Internet, a user’s images and information are kept secure and viewed only by approved personnel.

Unlimited, secure storage. Store as many hours of images as you want—provided you have hard disk capacity. And store and view images off-site in any location in cases where monitoring and storage are mission critical or need back up.

Flexible, pro-active image distribution. Take snapshots of an intruder or incident and send by e-mail to police or appropriate authorities. Also, police or other password-approved parties can log on to cameras and view activities around a user’s facilities.


Automatic alerts. The video server can automatically send an e-mail with an alarm image to selected e-mail addresses, so the right people have the information they need to take timely action.

Total cost of ownership and performance. At the beginning of this section, we listed the many advantages of digital technology, but it bears repeating that with no further need of time-lapse video equipment, no more tapes and no more tape changing and cataloging are required. Maintenance costs go way down. And while system performance and results markedly increase, total cost of ownership over time will continue to decrease.
IP-Surveillance provides all the superior functionality of digital technology, plus the tremendous benefits of increased accessibility, storage and distribution of images, and a superior cost-benefit picture. At this point, analog owners are convinced it’s time to make the switch, but what factors bear consideration?

In the configuration above, the video server provides the connection between the analog cameras and the network. With the simple addition of this technology, a whole new list of features and functions becomes available:
• Remote access of images utilizing the computer network—eliminating the need for dedicated security monitors in a central office
• Password-protected access anywhere there is an Internet connection
• Connect to a remote control station to view what is going on and control cameras and other aspects of the surveillance system
• Ease of integration with other systems and applications
• Lower TCO (total cost of ownership) by leveraging existing network infrastructure and legacy equipment
• Creates a future-proof system, so no more complete system overhauls

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