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he NAPCO
VideoAlert
is a system that allows remote video internet
monitoring of residential and light commercial properties. Its unique
subscription based account system provides the opportunity to realize
recurring revenue from typical CCTV video installations, The system is
comprised of the following three components:
The NAPCO
VIP-GATEWAY
is a module that converts any 4 analog CCTV
cameras into internet ready IP cameras. It provides video images with a
maximum of 640 x 480 lines of resolution that can be viewed through the
VideoAlert server on virtually any computer in the world at up to 5 fps. The
Gateway provides 4 input triggers that when activated, will prompt the
transmission of video clips to the VideoAlert.net server. It also has a local
video output that provides a sequenced video output of the 4 cameras. There
are also an additional 4 inputs that allow the user to lock in one of the
cameras to the local output. The Gateway provides (at no additional service
charge) d
ynamic IP support through the NAPCO InfoServer DNS server -
every 16 seconds the Gateway checks in with its DNS server to insure that
the DHCP IP address is always kept current.
The NAPCO
G-BOX
(Patents Pending), included in the VIP-GATEWAYX/24
kit, is an Internet Video accessory that allows the “Plug & Play” installation of
the NAPCO VIP-GATEWAY. Many other devices that allow direct connection
to the internet require re-configuration of the router, but not the G-BOX. The
G-BOX segments the network,
automatically detects
and properly forwards
the data intended for the VIP-GATEWAY or to the customer’s computer/
router, as required. The G-BOX is designed to be placed between the
broadband modem and router, and also functions as a router for cases where
the customer’s PC is the only device connected to the broadband modem.
The G-BOX provides 4 auto-sensing LAN ports for connection to the VIP-
GATEWAY and to the customer's PC, router or other equipment. This
revolutionary new device totally eliminates the need for TCP/IP and network
trained professionals for typical* VIP-GATEWAY installations, now allowing
standard alarm personnel to quickly and easily install these IP devices. The
G-BOX functions as both a DHCP client and server, to fit seamlessly into all
typical DHCP environments.
* a typical VIP-GATEWAY installation is connected to an
ALWAYS ON Cable or DSL Broadband modem.
The NAPCO
VideoAlert.net
server maintains VideoAlert accounts and allows
subscribers to view cameras connected to their VIP-Gateway from any
personal computer or web enabled cell phone. It is compatible with computers
running the Microsoft Windows ®, Apple ® and Linux ® operating systems
and is also compatible with any WAP enabled cell phone or mobile video
device. The server also automatically notifies the subscriber by email upon
receipt of triggered video events and archives them for viewing at a later time.
Each subscriber account provides 10Mb of storage, allowing the
archiving
of
about (15) 30 second video clips (15 sec pre-alarm and 15 sec post-alarm).
The server is designed to allow the customer to have complete control of their
account in regard to passwords, email addresses and other personal
information, freeing up the installation company from these routine
maintenance procedures. The login and video inbox screens may be private
labeled for the alarm company with logos or other artwork provided by the
alarm company.
OVERVIEW OF THE VIDEOALERT.NET SYSTEM
Internet
VIP-GATEWAY
Internet
G-BOX
VideoAlert.net
server
BROADBAND
MODEM
