Video Smoke & Fire Detection Can Save Lives Say UK Tech Firm

A Video Smoke & Fire Detection system has been released by UK tech firm BiKal IP CCTV. The new Smoke & Fire Detection system is part of the company's video analytics system EyeSoft, a ip surveillance sotware package.

The software uses video fed in by network cameras and analyses the video for smoke & fire patterns alerting operators of the event in real time via a video pop-up with multi site notification as well as e-mail & sms options. The system can be provided as fixed or mobile solutions with rapid deployment and renewable energy to wireless communication options providing complete single box or bolt-on turnkey solutions.

BiKal claim the smoke & fire detection system can help save lives and limit damage by acting as an early warning system for potential hazards in wide open areas such as forests to industrial locations acting as fire alert backup system where standard fire detection systems cannot reach.

Read more about the Video Smoke & Fire Detection system here: Video Smoke & Fire Detection Can Save Lives Say UK Tech Firm

CCTV Software uses Nvidia Cuda to Boost Video Analytics

UK tech firm BiKal IP CCTV announces the integration of EyeSoft, their ip video surveillance system with Nvidia Cuda technology. The surveillance software which features intelligent video analytics offloads the high processing requirements for video analytics from the computers CPU to the GPU, the processor on the Nvidia graphics card.

The Video Analytics offload engine results in faster processing time of analytics producing faster alarm response & detection times as well as reducing hardware costs.

Read the full story here: CCTV Software uses Nvidia Cuda to Boost Video Analytics

NVR Software EyeSoft v2.3 Released

EyeSoft v.2.3 has been released, BiKal IP CCTV's flagship NVR software. The new release introduces innovative features not found on other cctv software as well as several performance & usability enhancements. EyeSoft v2.3 is also compatible with Windows 7 & Server 2008 allowing the software to be used in standard and enterprise environments. Release notes of the new CCTV software release are detailed below or download the new nvr software brochure.

EyeSoft Version 2.3.1 Release Notes (Sep 12th 2009)

- Support offloading of Video Analytics processing from CPU to GPU via Nvidia Cuda
- Digital Zoom on Live & Playback video
- Preview Sequence
- Preset Sequence
- Support Pelco-D Keyboard via RS232 / RS485
- Add Support for Pelco, Impath, IPS9603 IP Cameras
- Updated support for Arecont Vision H.264 camera
- Support Secondary Port in Video Server
- Added On-Screen Keyboard Feature
- Added Smoke & Fire Detection Module
- Video Analytics & Fire Dectection are now purchased separately in per-channel license
- Pos function removed to seperate package

The addition of support for analogue PTZ keyboards means that EyeSoft is the most compatible ip surveillance software on the market allowing users to support complete legacy analogue systems or build Hybrid systems without upgrading existing hardware infrastructure.

For full software specification and release details, please visit the CCTV Software page.

Death of the Baby Cam?

Parents all over the world are binning their babycams's in favour of the Candy Bar Cam for its ability to see and hear their children, pets and loved ones from PC's and mobiles phones from anywhere in the world.



Read full story at 'Parents abandon their Baby Cams all over the world"!

ebuyer stocks the Candy Bar Cam

ebuyer.com, one of the UK's leading online electrical retailers is now stocking the Candy Bar Cam, BiKal's wireless ip camera with auto networking technology.

The Candy Bar Cam is available at a discounted price with next day delivery from a trusted retailer appealing to ebuyer's savvy online buyers. BiKal's CTO, B Kalia commented ".. we are commited to making the Candy Bar Cam accessible to the general audience and providing them with a product that not only offers value for money but delivers real benefits without the need for a technical degree"!

Sales of the Candy Bar Cam have increased over 200% over the last quarter demonstrating the appeal to the consumers and retailers alike due to ease of operation and less calls to the support department!

Buy the Candy Bar Cam online from ebuyer.com - wireless ip camera

Network Camera Toolbar

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Network CCTV Web Site Launched

BiKal Network CCTV have prepared a website for the distribution of its range of Network IP CCTV surveillance products in the USA covering North, South and Central Americas. The website www.networkipcctv.com will provide online purchase facilities as well as act as a portal for BiKal's CCTV distributors in the USA.

Current providers of BiKal network cctv equipment in USA include:

DigitalSands LLC - IP Cameras, NVR's, IP Camera Software
Forkin - Network Cameras, Network Video Recorders and NVR Software

New IP CCTV Microsites Launched

BiKal IP CCTV have launched a number of microsites focusing on core products from the BiKal range. The Microsites are designed to give in depth information about IP Cameras, Network Video Recorders and CCTV Software including help & support resources, video tutorials, direct buy now links and full specifications with downloads. Three new websites have been launched covering the three core product lines including:

• IP Cameras - http://www.ipcctv-cameras.com/
• Network Video Recorders - http://www.ipcctv-nvr.com/
• IP Camera Software - http://www.ipcctv-software.com/

The websites are currently being populated with up to date information so check the sites in a few weeks to view full information. Also a new word press site for network cameras has been created to support muli-media platforms. The direct URL is:

• http://networkcameras.wordpress.com/

Network Camera Blog

A new blog covering Network Cameras has been created to chart the definition and range of IP cameras released by BiKal. Follow the Blog to keep up to date with the latest information and software updates released for CCTV cameras such as:

• Candy Bar Cam (Plug n Play series)
• Lite Series
• Elite Series

The blog will discuss installation and other issues affecting the use of network surveillance cameras from bandwidth to lighting issues. If you need further information about network cameras, please contact BiKal who can also arrange a remote CCTV demo suitable to your applications.

Network Cameras by BiKal are available for purchase online from selected dealers in the UK, USA, UAE and Qatar.

My IP Cam website launched

BiKal IP CCTV has launched a new dedicated website for users of the Candy Bar Cam Wireless IP Camera allowing users to view live video from any PC connected to the Internet. The new website http://www.myipcam.co.uk/ is hosted in the UK, increasing performance & speed over the previous website but retains the simplicity of just entering the user ID & Password of the camera to view live video.

In the mean time, BiKal continues its efforts to innovate by expanding its mobile phone support program for the Candy Bar Cam with Plug n Play software for popular mobile platforms including Windows, I-Phone and Java phones

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