Axis Communications has launched one-channel video encoder with H.264 video
compression. It is useful in integrating small or large numbers of analog CCTV
surveillance cameras into an IP-based video surveillance system.
The video encoder's small size also makes it ideal for use in camera housings
and discreet surveillance appliÂcations, for example, in retail stores and
banks. A small covert camera is made available with the video encoder in the
Axus M7001 Covert Surveillance Kit.
The product can deliver two simultaneous video streams, one in H.264 and
another in Motion JPEG, at full frame rate in all resolutions up to D1.
The video encoder also enables users to adjust image settings such as
brightness, contrast and saturation to improve images before encoding takes
place. Video motion detection is also supported.
It is powered over Ethernet using the same cable as for data transmission,
which simplifies installation. The video encoder can, in turn, feed power to the
small covert camera that is included in the AXIS M7001 Covert Surveillance Kit.
The video encoder, as well as the covert surveillance kit, is available
through Axis' distribution channels in February 2009.