Lesson 2: Components of Network Video

How many ports are typically installed on a video encoder for analog camera plugs?

1, 4, or 16

For storage purposes, approximately how many cameras can be installed on a network video system using a regular server?

50

Analog cameras will likely be replaced in the next few years. Therefore, the need for encoders will be short lived.

False

With network video, the network infrastructure platform consists of substantially proprietary equipment.

False

Which are common features of most video management software?

I. Audio support II. Camera management III. Configuration of I/O's V. Multiple search functions for recorded events

Other than providing high-quality video, what other useful purposes can be provided with a network video system?

I. Broadcasting video II. Business intelligence III. Patient monitoring in healthcare IV. Remote monitoring of equipment, people, and places

What is another name for a network camera?

IP camera

Which is not a typical component of a network video system?

Multiplexer

Which is a published standard for interfacing to IP cameras and encoders?

ONVIF

A network camera is fully bidirectional, allowing information to be sent to the camera and received from the camera over the IP network.

True

? is at the center of video management, monitoring, analysis, and recording.

Video management software

What functionalities can a video encoder support (other than receiving video input)?

a.Audio b.Digital inputs and outputs c.Pan, tilt, and zoom control

Where is intelligent video mostly used?

a.Government b.High-risk transportation c.Retail applications

Video management systems, based on open systems, can easily be integrated with ? systems.

a.access control b.building management c.industrial control

Intelligent video is also called ? .

a.video analytics b.video content analysis c.video intelligence

When all intelligence for an intelligent video system resides in the video management system, it is known as a ? system.

centralized

When all intelligence for an intelligent video system resides in the network camera or video encoder, it is known as a ? system.

distributed

The server and storage components used in network videos are based on ? equipment.

standard IT

Since video management systems are scalable, ? cameras can be installed.

thousands of

A ? makes it possible to integrate an analog camera into a network video system without having to discard existing analog equipment.

video encoder