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The PC & Wireless Shop Selects Tyco Security Products Edge Solution

Challenge

The PC & Wireless Shop located in Canandaigua, NY is a leading local retailer and service provider in cellular phones, custom-built computers and laptops, IP security cameras, PBX phone systems and customer service.

The PC & Wireless Shop needed to upgrade its video surveillance system. With the new system, they wanted to better utilize space and find a cost-effective way to capture high quality video.

PC & Wireless Shop

Solution

Illustra-fisheye-camera_PC-Wireless-SHopThe PC & Wireless Shop selected Tyco Security Products edge technology with Illustra IP cameras pre-installed with exacqVision Edge video management system (VMS) software installed directly on the IP camera. Each IP camera acts as its own server, recording video to an onboard SD card. Tyco’s edge recording solution eliminates the need for a server while saving bandwidth and expenses.

The Illustra Edge cameras fully cover the 5,000 square foot space in the shop including the sales floor, warehouse and backroom. The
new Illustra IP cameras drastically improved the image quality.

The onboard exacqVision VMS software gives the Shop owner and employees a full-featured, intuitive VMS software to quickly search video.

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Benefits

Tyco’s edge solution improved image quality, installation and configuration, while saving store owners time and money.

  • Eliminates the need for server
  • Saves money on hardware and installation costs
  • Install faster with pre-configured VMS software directly on IP camera
  • Improves  reliability with video stored on SD card
  • Betters image quality to see critical details

Read the entire case study

See How Illustra Edge Works

Updated Exacq IP Cameras Webpage Makes Searching Easier

The new Exacq IP cameras webpage allows you to filter by specific features to find all the supported cameras compatible with exacqVision in addition to using the search box. These new search filters make it easier for you to find the IP cameras you are looking for. The new filters include:

  • Megapixel (search for cameras with desired MP resolution)
  • Fisheye
  • EasyConnect (IP cameras compatible with exacqVision EasyConnect)
  • Audio
  • Two-way audio
  • PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom)
  • Analytics
  • Edge
  • Encoder (search for analog to digital video encoders)
  • LPR (License Plate Recognition)
  • Multi-streaming
  • Other Devices (I/O modules, Surveillance Keyboards, etc.)

exacqVision supports more than 2,200 IP camera models from nearly 100 manufacturers. Additionally, you can sort by manufacturer, model, number of streams supported and more. Be sure to view the test results to see all the integration details and functionality.

IP Camera Search Filters

Sample Test Results
Sample Test Results

Edge and Edge+ Now Available: Complete VMS on an IP Camera

exacqVision Edge is a complete video management software solution that runs directly on an IP camera and stores video to an SD card in the camera. Experience the same powerful features of server based recording software without the server. View live and recorded video from multiple Edge and server based recorders simultaneously with the included client software. Upgrade to Edge+ to archive more video to an exacqVision S-Series network storage appliance. Install the included exacqVision WebService software on a separate PC to view video in your browser, tablet or smartphone.

Edge and SD Card

Ideal Edge Applications

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  • Small Systems
    Save server and installation costs on small video surveillance systems
  • Fast Deployment
    Completely pre-configure video system prior to installation; no server installation required.
  • High Reliability
    No single server failure stops all video recording
  • Unreliable Networks
    Ideal in environments with unreliable wireless or WAN connectivity – camera records even when the network is down.
  • Independent Recording
    Ideal to monitor remote server rooms independently of building surveillance recording.
  • Low Density Locations
    Ideal for remote locations with low camera counts

Now, exacqVision Edge is available in two versions:

exacqVision Edge logo

exacqVision Edge – Simultaneously connect to up to 10 exacqVision Edge cameras to a single client (Windows/Linux/Mac).

Powerful live & recorded video features:

  • Pre and post alarm recording
  • Supports PTZ control from IP camera and digital PTZ on any camera
  • exacqReplay instant replay feature
  • POS & ATM serial text search
  • Thumbnail and Timeline search
  • Export to standard formats like AVI and MOV or stand-alone EXE
  • Client-side dewarp of fisheye/panoramic cameras

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exacqVision Edge+ – Simultaneously connect over 1000 exacqVision Edge cameras to a single client (Windows/Linux/Mac).

All of the features of exacqVision Edge along with the following features:

  • Time Lapse Recording
  • Archiving & Extended Storage
  • Single & Nested Mapping
  • Audit trail
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Supports multi-streaming from IP camera
  • Remote System Monitoring with Email Notification
  • Two-way audio
  • Bookmarking & Case Management
  • VideoPush extended video wall

Edge+

Visit the exacqVision Edge product page for details. 

Check our camera integration page for a full list of exacqVision Edge compatible IP cameras.

Exacq Announces S-Series

Archiving Storage for exacqVision Edge
The new S-Series Network Storage device provides a fully integrated video and audio archive solution for exacqVision Edge cameras. Simultaneously search local and network stored video with no special steps required. Easily administer exacqVision Edge cameras and S-Series storage devices using the free exacqVision client interface.

Expand Edge Camera Storage

S-Series Edge Storage Expansion

Archive High-Value Video and Audio or Everything

S-Series Archiving

High Performance Archiving

S-Series High Performance Archiving

Flexible Scalability
Available with 4 -32TB of raw storage space per S-Series. Add multiple S-Series devices to increase archiving capacity.

Visit the exacqVision S-Series page, or the product catalog for more information. To learn more about exacqVision Edge, click here.

exacqVision Version 5.2 Released

exacqVision 5.2, the latest software release for the exacqVision Video Management System (VMS) is now available. The latest version updates exacqVision Start, Pro, Enterprise and Edge. It’s compatible with all exacqVision servers (hybrid, IP and COTS) and incorporates new features, third-party integration and improvements. Exacq continues to deliver quarterly software updates and hardware offerings for the exacqVisionVMS.

exacqVision 5.2 is available for download here: http://exacq.com/download

exacqVision 5.2

New exacqVision 5.2 features include:

  • Hardware Monitoring
    • Monitors motherboard of an exacqVision factory server
    • Use with Event Linking to send email/text alerts
  • Expanded Multistreaming capability
    • Multistream support added for Pelco, Hikvision, Interlogix
  • exacqVision Edge adds support for new ISD cameras
  • Integration of video analytics through exacqVision Event Linking
  • New IP Camera Integration
    • UDP, Riva, ACTi and Interlogix
  • Simplified Video Configuration
    • Easier configuration for Views, Tours, Maps and Groups
  • Video Export Improvements

Hardware Monitoring

Protect your investment. Always know the status of your exacqVision factory servers with the new Hardware Monitoring feature available with exacqVision 5.2. Track the voltage, temperature and fan speed of your motherboard. In the event that any of the measurement values is outside the minimum or maximum range, an ALARM indicator is displayed and can be sent as a notification via email or text message using the exacqVision Event Linking feature.

Hardware Monitoring


Expanded Multistreaming Capabilities

Version 5.2 adds multi-streaming support for Pelco Sarix, Hikvision and Interlogix cameras.

The multistreaming feature (introduced with exacqVision 5) allows the ability to set multiple, independent video streams from the IP camera. Each stream can be set at different frame rates, resolution and quality level, ideal if you require remote viewing over a limited-bandwidth connection, but want to retain the highest resolution for recording and local viewing. Up to four streams per camera can be selected, depending on the IP camera model.

Other supported IP cameras for multistreaming include those from Axis, Arecont Vision, Panasonic and ACTi. Multistreaming is supported in exacqVision Pro, Enterprise, and Edge.

multi-streaming support


exacqVision Edge Support for ISD Cameras

We have partnered with Innovative Security Designs (ISD) to bring the exacqVision Edge VMS server directly onto ISD cameras. ISD’s unique IP/analog cameras support the SDXC format with up to 128 GB of on-camera storage to create a powerful single camera solution or a vital component of a distributed solution.

Innovative Security Designs


Integration of video analytics through exacqVision Event Linking

Most UDP cameras include on-board video analytics. These events can now be linked directly to exacqVision via the Event Linking feature. Use powerful video analytics to trigger alarms, record video or audio, automatically export clips or send notifications via email or text message.

UDP video analytics


New IP Camera Integration

RIVARIVA

Support has been added for RIVA’s RC100HD, RC1202HD, RC2102HD, RC3102HD, RC3502HD, RC6602HD, RC3302HD, RC3702HD, RC4202HD,
RC4602HD high definition IP cameras. Many of these cameras also support
onboard video analytics.

Interlogixinterlogix

Increased support of the Interlogix line of IP cameras. Many of these models
feature multistreaming capability that is also supported with exacqVision 5.2.

ACTiACTi

Increased support of our direct ACTi camera driver to include the new E11, E12,
and E13 E Series cube and the E31 bullet cameras along with E51, E52, and
D51 D Series domes.

UDPUDP

Added support for UDP’s newest IPN100HD, IPN1202HD, IPN2102HD, IPN3102HD, IPN3502HD, IPN6602HD, IPX3302HD, IPX3702HD, IPX4202HD,
IPX4602HD high definition cameras. Many of these cameras feature video
analytics that run directly on the camera.This functionality is also supported by exacqVision 5.2.


Simplified Video Configuration

We’ve made it easier to create and edit Views, Tours, Maps and Groups by putting them all in the configuration page and creating an easy-to-use, common editing page.

Video Configuration VMS Page

Video Export Improvements

Now you can know exactly how large an export file is before you send it. This may help you decide on a particular type of media (e.g. flash drive or DVD) or whether or not to send it electronically.

Video Export


Recent Releases
With this release we continue to make rapid progress with exacqVision, and incremental releases hit quarterly with new features and functionality. The full release history of exacqVision VMS is here:
exacqVision Release History

Download and Installation
As always, the latest versions of exacqVision client and server software can easily and quickly be copied over existing versions while retaining all user settings. The latest versions are available through ‘Check for Updates‘ in the ‘About‘ box in the exacqVision software.

exacqVision Server software is available in both Windows and Linux versions, and the exacqVision client software is available in Windows, Linux and Macintosh native versions. Any version of exacqVision client can connect to any version of exacqVision server.

Download exacqVision Software here: http://exacq.com/downloads

Try exacqVision software for free here: http://exacq.com/try

Exacq at ASIS 2012

Exacq at ASIS International 2012ASIS International 2012 just wrapped up in Philadelphia. It was a very good tradeshow for us. Although show attendance was perceived to be down by some accounts, the Exacq booth was very busy the entire show.

exacqVision 5In our booth at ASIS 2012 was the first showing of exacqVision 5, the latest version of our exacqVision Video Management Software, which will be released September 17. One of the key features in Version 5 is Multistreaming support. Multistreaming allows the ability to set multiple, independent video streams from the IP camera. Each stream can be set at different frame rates, resolution and quality level, ideal if you require remote viewing over a limited-bandwidth connection, but want to retain the highest resolution for recording and local viewing. Up to four streams per camera can be selected, depending on the IP camera model.  In addition, up to eight ‘Region of Interest’ streams can be setup on select Arecont Vision cameras, allowing for true cropping of individual, independent streams, and a full realization of the benefits of multi-megapixel cameras.

With exacqVision Multistreaming, all streams can be recorded, viewed live, saved to views, exported, and available in search and playback. No additional licensing is required; the standard exacqVision camera license enables up to four video streams, and up to eight Region of Interest streams are available on Arecont Vision cameras. Supported IP cameras for multistreaming in Version 5 include Axis, Arecont Vision, Panasonic and ACTi, with more coming. Over 240 IP camera models will be supported in multistreaming in this release, with more coming. Multistreaming is supported in exacqVision Pro, Enterprise, and Edge.

exacqVision 5 multistreaming
Multistreaming in exacqVision Version 5. The “child” streams appear in the camera tree under the “parent” stream.

Other features in Version 5 shown included a vastly faster exacqVision client, with full processor multithreading support, providing a smoothness and fluidity of video display that is up to 6x faster than previous clients. Search speed is also improved, providing a 2x speed improvement in downloading searched video. A new Auto Export feature allows for automated backups to user-selected storage.

exacqVision Edge, the full VMS running on an IP camera, was in full force at this years show. In addition to supporting Axis IP cameras, two new IP camera Edge platforms were added in Version 5: IQeye and ISD.

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exacqVision Edge running on ISD and IQeye cameras at the show

Axis was showing exacqVision Edge in their booth, and is featured in this video:

exacqVision 5 will be released Monday, September 17, 2012. A new version-level upgrade promotion is available as well.

exacqVision was featured in many booths around the show floor, including Samsung, Panasonic, Anixter, Bosch, Axis, Winncom, CNB, NVT, IQeye, IDenticard, and Tyco Integrated Security, among others.

We appreciate everyone that stopped by our booth. Some pictures from the show are below, and the full picture library from ASIS 2012 is here.

ASIS 2012

ASIS 2012

ASIS 2012

exacqVision Version 4.11 Released

exacqVision Version 4.11Version 4.11 of the exacqVision Video Management Software is now available. This latest version updates exacqVision Start, Pro, Enterprise, and Edge, and is compatible with all exacqVisionservers (hybrid, IP and COTS servers). It incorporates new features, enhancements and improvements, continuing the delivery of regular software updates.

Version 4.11 is available for download here:
http://exacq.com/downloads

Key features include the following:

  • Enhanced Visual Appearance
  •    16:9 viewing panes
  •    Updated icons
  •    Faster Client Display
  • Enhanced Search & Archiving
  •    exacqReplay for Views
  •    Search current viewing layout
  •    New Quick Export feature
  • Time as Trigger Event Linking Feature
  •    Switch Video Wall Displays on Time
  •    Move PTZ Presets on Time
  •    Record, Output, Export and Archive, and more, based on time
  • New UDP IP Camera Native Plugin
  • exacqVision Edge support for IQinVision Cameras
  • CitySync LPR/ANPR integration
  • IP Camera Integration updates from ACTi, Axis, Hikvision, Samsung, Vivotek
  • New ONVIF IP Camera Integration with DVTel, Truen
  • Enhancements to exacqVision Surveillance Keyboard software

Here are some of the features in detail:



Enhanced Visual Appearance – 16:9 Viewing Panes

Version 4.11 adds full support throughout for true 16:9 viewing panes in live view, search and playback, thumbnail search, exporting and playback through the Media Player, and through exacqReplay.

There can be any mixture of 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio cameras. The live view pane size defaults to the most prevalent number of either 4:3 or 16:9 cameras.

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Live View, 2×2, with 16:9 IP cameras

thumbnail view - 66:9 panels
Thumbnail Search with 16:9 cameras

exacqReplay 16:9 view
exacqReplay with 16:9 cameras

exacqVision Start, Pro, Enterprise, Edge


Enhanced Visual Appearance – Updated Icons
Version 4.11 introduces refreshed icons throughout the program, designed to be more functionally intuitive as well as aesthetically pleasing.

exacqVision 4.11 new GUI elements and icons

exacqVision Start, Pro, Enterprise, Edge


Enhanced Visual Appearance – Faster Client Display
Version 4.11 continues the client optimization by adding support for multithreading for faster client display.

exacqVision Start, Pro, Enterprise, Edge


Enhanced Search & Archiving – exacqReplay for Views
exacqReplay, the instant replay feature from the live view, can now replay an entire view.

exacqReplay - 16:9 multi camera view

exacqVision Start, Pro, Enterprise, Edge


Enhanced Search & Archiving – Search Current View
The right-click instant search now can search the current multi-camera view.

exacqVision Search on View

exacqVision Start, Pro, Enterprise, Edge


Enhanced Search & Archiving – New Quick Export Feature
A new Quick Export button has been added. Simply select cameras, start time, stop time and hit the Quick Export button. The single or multi-camera export will take place in the background, using another core of the client PC processor. The user can then immediately do additional searches, go back to live, or other functions, while the Quick Export is working in the background. Multiple Quick Exports can happen simultaneously, greatly aiding in the ability to easily and quickly export and archive important video incidents.

exacqVision Quick Export

exacqVision Quick Export progress bar

exacqVision Pro, Enterprise, Edge


New Time as Trigger Event Linking Feature
Time has been added as an Event Linking trigger.

exacqVision Time as Trigger

Functions include:

  • Video Wall– Switch Video Wall views at preset times, such as switching from interior cameras to parking lot cameras in a school at 3:00
  • Record Video and/or Audio– Record from key cameras during specific times
  • Output Trigger– Turn on lights, lock or unlock doors
  • Notify– Alert or remind key security and operations personal of important tasks
  • exacqRecall– archive cameras to DVD, external storage, cloud, etc.
  • PTZ Preset – Move cameras to specific views at targeted times

exacqVision Pro, Enterprise, Edge


exacqVision EdgeexacqVision Edge now on IQinVision Cameras
exacqVision Edge, the version of exacqVision VMS that runs on the camera without requiring an external server, now is available for IQinVision Cameras.  Supported camera models are  the IQeye 7 Series and the IQeye Sentinel Series.

exacqVision Edge


CitySyncCitySync LPR/ANPR Integration
Integration with the CitySync JetBase ANPR software has been added via the Serial-over-IP function in exacqVision. More information is available from the exacqVision-CitySync Integration Guide.

CitySync

exacqVision Pro, Enterprise


UDPUDP IP Camera Integration
Support has been added for the IPE line of UDP IP Cameras, with the IPN line to follow in the September 2012 release.

The IPE Series is a full line of H.264 network cameras, standard resolution and megapixel, indoor and outdoor, box, domes and PTZ. The full listing of model numbers is available on the UDP IPE Series webpage.

Support is also included for the built-in video analytics of the IPE line via the Serial-over-IP feature of exacqVision. Analytic routines in the cameras include intrusion detection, vehicle monitoring, abandoned-object detection, people counting, loitering detection, camera tampering, and failure detection.


Supported IP Camera Updates

ACTi
Support has been added for the ACTi TCM-1111 bullet camera, TCM-3111 fixed dome camera, TCM-4511 cube camera, and TCM-5111 box camera.

Axis
Support has been added for the Axis Q1602 and Q1604 network cameras. These two models also can run exacqVision Edge on the camera.

DVTelDVTel
Support has been added for DVTel Quasar Series network cameras via the exacqVision ONVIF plugin.

PanasonicPanasonic
Support has been added for the Panasonic SW172, SW175, SW314, and SW316 network cameras.

TruenTruen
Support has been added for the Truen network cameras via the exacqVision ONVIF plugin.

Vivotek
Support has been added for the Vivotek VS8102 encoder, and the FD8361, IP7361, IP8332, MD7560, IP7151, IP7139, FD8362, and PZ8111 network cameras.


ExacqVision Surveillance Keyboard Enhancements
Additional functionality has been added for the exacqVision Surveillance Keyboard, including expanded default mapping of buttons, new configuration page, third axis for variable search speed,, switch navigation tree, switch layouts, and more.

exacqVision Surveillance Keyboard


Recent Releases
With this release we continue to make rapid progress with exacqVision, and incremental releases hit quarterly with new features and functionality. The full release history of exacqVision VMS is here:
exacqVision Release History

Download and Installation
As always, the latest versions of exacqVision client and server software can easily and quickly be copied over existing versions while retaining all user settings. The latest versions are available through ‘Check for Updates‘ in the ‘About‘ box in the exacqVision software.

exacqVision Server software is available in both Windows and Linux versions, and the exacqVision client software is available in Windows, Linux and Macintosh native versions. Any version of exacqVision client can connect to any version of exacqVision server.

Download exacqVision Software here: http://exacq.com/downloads

Try exacqVision software for free here: http://exacq.com/try