History

 

Analogue camera systems is where it all started in 1942 by German engineer for monitoring the launch of the V-2 rockets during World War 2.

In 1949, the first commercially available CCTV systems were manufactured by the American company Vericon, a U.S. contractor that sold the technology for basic live monitoring applications.

In 1953, CCTV systems were used in the United Kingdom during the crowning of Queen Elizabeth II. Cameras also began to appear at street locations throughout London during this time and continued to be used for safety and security reasons at events where Royal Family members would appear. Around this same time period, CCTV was installed for security monitoring along some New York City streets.

In 1969, Marie Van Brittan Brown was awarded a patent for the first home security system in Queens, New York. The system she and her husband invented allowed a home owner to use CCTV to view a person at the door and hear the person’s voice from another room in the home. This system is considered the predecessor to modern home security systems.

 

Analogue CCTV

Today this Analogue surveillance and security systems have evolved into High Definition systems with networking features and remote viewing over the internet to control rooms or mobiles. Equipped with Infrared technologies it can monitor at night or in dark rooms. The price tags is less expensive than the Digital Network based surveillance systems, but is easier to install with plug and play and easy setup.

 

IP CCTV

While the world evolved into a modern and advanced technological era, so did CCTV evolved to Digital Network based systems with much more capabilities and features.

This Digital Network based systems provide overall higher video quality than analogue systems and with excellent video quality it makes them much better for facial recognition and detecting license plate numbers and many more finer details. Digital cameras have much higher resolutions than analogue cameras which provide more crisper footage to capture more important details.

 

IP Systems is unfortunately more expensive, but there is so much more to it to make up for that price gap which some of the reasons include:

Much better resolution and video quality

Network Storage can be implemented

Easy expandable over a network infrastructure

Not limited to coverage when implementing wireless networks

Multiple sites can be integrated locally or remotely over the internet

Camera Variety

Just like most products to choose from based on Manufacturer, Features, Compatibility, Price and Personal Preference, there is also a huge variety in CCTV options. All is based on what you need where it is needed and what type of infrastructure you will be using. Some types of cameras include:

Bullet Cameras or Dome Cameras

Fixed lens or Varifocal lens Cameras

Infrared, or color at night technologies

Thermal Cameras

PTZ (Pan, Tilt & Zoom) Cameras

Fisheye & Conference Cameras

Number plate Detection Feature

Human & Vehicle detection Feature

Vandal proof camera Feature

Headcount Feature

All round vehicle camera solution

 

All this technologies, features and varieties is to suit your needs. Give us a call for a site survey and answer all your questions and give the best advice, opinions and solutions.

Remote Viewing

Do you travel a lot for business or client meetings and still want to keep an eye on your property and assets? Going on Holiday and worried about your house and valuables? With Remote Viewing you can stream your CCTV System’s footage direct to your Mobile Phone or Laptop for monitoring and remote playback. Technology simplifies your life and needs.

 

Industries

 Any industry can benefit from Security Cameras for monitoring, security purposes or evidence for your insurance company. We cover from Residential to Farming to Mining and many more industries. We will have a solution for your needs.

 

Surveillance with Bicata

Security is one of the most important aspects of technology we provide high quality security solutions to our clients with the peace of mind that their assets are protected. Come in contact today.