IP camera - Revision history

DavidB4: cleanup

2020-01-09T00:15:16Z

cleanup

DavidB4: /* Server features */ gr

2016-11-05T22:38:19Z

Server features: gr

DavidB4: clarity

2016-11-05T22:34:45Z

clarity

DavidB4: /* Fortifications */ flow

2016-08-24T12:10:50Z

Fortifications: flow

DavidB4: /* Server features */ hyphens in email-to-sms tend to break things

2016-08-24T12:04:56Z

Server features: hyphens in email-to-sms tend to break things

DavidB4-bot: clean up

2016-08-24T05:16:54Z

clean up

DavidB4: some category cleaning

2016-04-11T23:55:47Z

some category cleaning

JDano: clean up

2016-04-02T03:51:48Z

clean up

TheAmericanRedoubt at 20:29, March 31, 2016

2016-03-31T20:29:12Z

DavidB4: often do not include a "Server" mode, but simply stream to another server.

2016-03-31T18:22:49Z

often do not include a "Server" mode, but simply stream to another server.

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 ==Camera features==
-*'''[[Audio]] Reception''' is included with most cameras above entry-level, to record sound as well as images.
+*'''Audio Reception''' is included with most cameras above entry-level, to record sound as well as images.
-*'''[[Night vision|Night Vision]]''', be it [[infrared]] or other, is offered on some models. This is an enormous advantage over anyone outside in the dark.
+*'''Night Vision''', be it [[infrared]] or other, is offered on some models. This is an enormous advantage over anyone outside in the dark.
 *'''Panning''' greatly increases a cameras effective field of view, but it can also alert near-by individuals to the camera's presence if it is noisy.
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 Most IP camera have some form of web server and several other types of servers as well. The features of these cameras will give you different abilities in controlling the camera or know what is going on with it even when you are not looking at it.
-*'''[[Email]] Alerts''' can be broadcast by many cameras, these can be triggered by sounds, motion, light, or any other of a range of inputs. This email can be sent to either an email account or as a [[messaging|text message]] through a service provider's email-text gateway, i.e. Verizon customers can be sent text messages via email at 5555555555@vtext.com.
+*'''[[Email]] Alerts''' can be broadcast by many cameras, these can be triggered by sounds, motion, light, or any other of a range of inputs. This email can be sent to either an email account or as a text message through a service provider's email-text gateway, i.e. Verizon customers can be sent text messages via email at 5555555555@vtext.com.
 *'''Web Servers''' are a part of nearly all cameras. These will provide you with a console to watch and listen to the camera's output, control its features, configure it, and more...
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 ==Fortifications==
-In the modern era, rather than a [[sentry]], the IP camera has become almost indispensable to all modern "[[fortification]]" and [[security]] from [[bank]]s, to [[government]] and [[business]] offices to [[home security]] and even [[defense landscaping]] for [[survivalist retreats]]. A fortified and [[secure]] location is nearly indefensible without some sort of IP cameras.
+In the modern era, rather than a sentry, the IP camera has become almost indispensable to all modern "fortification" and [[security]], from [[bank]]s, to [[government]] and [[business]] offices, to [[home security]]. A fortified and [[secure]] location is nearly indefensible without some sort of IP cameras.
 ==External links==
 * [https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=IP%20Camera IP Camera list on [[Amazon.com]]]
-[[Category:Home Security]]
+[[Category:Surveillance]]

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 Most IP camera have some form of web server and several other types of servers as well. The features of these cameras will give you different abilities in controlling the camera or know what is going on with it even when you are not looking at it.
-*'''[[Email]] Alerts''' can be broadcast by many cameras, these can be triggered by sounds, motion, light, or any other of a range of inputs. This email can be sent to either an email account or as a [[messaging|text message]] through a service provider's email-text gateway, i.e. Verizon customers can be sent text via email at 5555555555@vtext.com.
+*'''[[Email]] Alerts''' can be broadcast by many cameras, these can be triggered by sounds, motion, light, or any other of a range of inputs. This email can be sent to either an email account or as a [[messaging|text message]] through a service provider's email-text gateway, i.e. Verizon customers can be sent text messages via email at 5555555555@vtext.com.
 *'''Web Servers''' are a part of nearly all cameras. These will provide you with a console to watch and listen to the camera's output, control its features, configure it, and more...

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:34, November 5, 2016
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−	{{uncited}}An '''IP Camera''' is similar to a traditional electronic [[video]] camera in most respects, except that it includes support for [[Ethernet]] and [[wireless]] ([[Wifi]]) communication and either has its own built-in web [[server]] so it may be connected to directly or [[upload]]s (streams) the real-time feed to another [[Internet]]-accessible location. Instead of saving images to a storage device, such as an SD card, the IP camera transmits the images to a remote location using [[TCP/IP]]. A [[smartphone]] or [[tablet computer]] or [[web browser]] are often used to view the output from IP cameras. Some IP cameras also include a [[microphone]].	+	{{uncited}}An '''IP Camera''' is similar to a traditional electronic [[video]] camera in most respects, except that it includes support for [[Ethernet]] and/or [[wireless]] ([[Wifi]]) communication and either has its own built-in web [[server]] so it may be connected to directly or [[upload]]s (streams) the real-time feed to another [[Internet]]-accessible location. Instead of saving images to a storage device, such as an SD card, the IP camera transmits the images to a remote location using [[TCP/IP]]. A [[smartphone]] or [[tablet computer]] or [[web browser]] are often used to view the output from IP cameras. Some IP cameras also include a [[microphone]].

	IP cameras can be used to record a sporting event or to maintain surveillance of a location. Typically, the camera operator places the camera and then leaves the camera's location.		IP cameras can be used to record a sporting event or to maintain surveillance of a location. Typically, the camera operator places the camera and then leaves the camera's location.

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 ==Fortifications==
-In the modern era, rather than a [[sentry]], the IP camera has become almost indispensable to all modern "[[fortification]]" and [[security]] from [[bank]]s, to [[government]] and [[business]] offices to [[home security]] and its [[defense landscaping]] to [[survivalist retreats]]. A fortified and [[secure]] location is indefensible without some sort of IP cameras.
+In the modern era, rather than a [[sentry]], the IP camera has become almost indispensable to all modern "[[fortification]]" and [[security]] from [[bank]]s, to [[government]] and [[business]] offices to [[home security]] and even [[defense landscaping]] for [[survivalist retreats]]. A fortified and [[secure]] location is nearly indefensible without some sort of IP cameras.
 ==External links==

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 Most IP camera have some form of web server and several other types of servers as well. The features of these cameras will give you different abilities in controlling the camera or know what is going on with it even when you are not looking at it.
-*'''[[Email]] Alerts''' can be broadcast by many cameras, these can be triggered by sounds, motion, light, or any other of a range of inputs. This email can be sent to either an email account or as a [[messaging|text message]] through a service provider's email-text gateway, i.e. Verizon customers can be sent text via email at 555-555-5555@vtext.com.
+*'''[[Email]] Alerts''' can be broadcast by many cameras, these can be triggered by sounds, motion, light, or any other of a range of inputs. This email can be sent to either an email account or as a [[messaging|text message]] through a service provider's email-text gateway, i.e. Verizon customers can be sent text via email at 5555555555@vtext.com.
 *'''Web Servers''' are a part of nearly all cameras. These will provide you with a console to watch and listen to the camera's output, control its features, configure it, and more...

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 * [https://www.amazon.com/Zmodo-Security-Outdoor-Cameras-Smartphone/dp/B00I2GNBZA Zmodo Camera]
 * [https://www.amazon.com/Sricam-Waterproof-Outdoor-Wireless-Security/dp/B00MCKG1FY Sricam Camera]
-* [https://www.amazon.com/TriVision-HD-Weatherproof-Definition-Expandable/dp/B00DPEIO2O TriVision Bullet HD 720p Outdoor Weatherproof IP [[Home security|Home Security]] Camera System, Wireless N, High Definition 1280 x 720 pixel, Built-in DVR Expandable to 64Gb, Free Plug and View App on [[iPhone]], [[iPad]], [[Android]] Smart phone
+* [https://www.amazon.com/TriVision-HD-Weatherproof-Definition-Expandable/dp/B00DPEIO2O TriVision Bullet HD 720p Outdoor Weatherproof IP] [[Home security|Home Security]] Camera System, Wireless N, High Definition 1280 x 720 pixel, Built-in DVR Expandable to 64Gb, Free Plug and View App on [[iPhone]], [[iPad]], [[Android]] Smart phone
 ==References==

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 ==Fortifications==
 In the modern era, rather than a [[sentry]], the IP camera has become almost indispensable to all modern "[[fortification]]" and [[security]] from [[bank]]s, to [[government]] and [[business]] offices to [[home security]] and its [[defense landscaping]] to [[survivalist retreats]]. A fortified and [[secure]] location is indefensible without some sort of IP cameras.
 ==External links==
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 * [https://www.amazon.com/Zmodo-Security-Outdoor-Cameras-Smartphone/dp/B00I2GNBZA Zmodo Camera]
 * [https://www.amazon.com/Sricam-Waterproof-Outdoor-Wireless-Security/dp/B00MCKG1FY Sricam Camera]
-* [https://www.amazon.com/TriVision-HD-Weatherproof-Definition-Expandable/dp/B00DPEIO2O TriVision Bullet HD 720p Outdoor Weatherproof IP [[Home security|Home Security]] Camera System, Wireless N, High Definition 1280 x 720 pixel, Built-in DVR Expandable to 64Gb, Free Plug and View App on [[iPhone]], [[iPad]], [[iPod]], [[Android]] [[Smart phone]]]
+* [https://www.amazon.com/TriVision-HD-Weatherproof-Definition-Expandable/dp/B00DPEIO2O TriVision Bullet HD 720p Outdoor Weatherproof IP [[Home security|Home Security]] Camera System, Wireless N, High Definition 1280 x 720 pixel, Built-in DVR Expandable to 64Gb, Free Plug and View App on [[iPhone]], [[iPad]], [[Android]] Smart phone
 ==References==
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 [[Category:Privacy]]
 [[Category:Communications]]
 [[Category:Fourth Amendment]]
 [[Category:Police State]]
 [[Category:Internet]]

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-An '''IP Camera''' is similar to a traditional electronic [[video]] camera in most respects, except that it includes support for [[Ethernet]] and [[wireless]] ([[Wifi]]) communication and generally have its own built-in web [[server]]. A [[smartphone]] or [[tablet computer]] or [[web browser]] are often used to view the output from IP cameras.
+{{uncited}}An '''IP Camera''' is similar to a traditional electronic [[video]] camera in most respects, except that it includes support for [[Ethernet]] and [[wireless]] ([[Wifi]]) communication and either has its own built-in web [[server]] so it may be connected to directly or [[upload]]s (streams) the real-time feed to another [[Internet]]-accessible location.   Instead of saving images to a storage device, such as an SD card, the IP camera transmits the images to a remote location using  [[TCP/IP]].  A [[smartphone]] or [[tablet computer]] or [[web browser]] are often used to view the output from IP cameras.  Some IP cameras also include a [[microphone]].
 IP cameras can be used to record a sporting event or to maintain surveillance of a location.  Typically, the camera operator places the camera and then leaves the camera's location.
 ==Implementation==
-Most people already have an existing home [[network]], [[TCP/IP]] cameras are trivial to install. They simply need to be provided with a connection to the network, usually with Ethernet [[cable]] or a wireless connection, and a source of [[power]]. Once they have been powered on and connected you can either use client [[software]] or a [[web browser]] to see what it is seeing and hear it is hearing as well as control any additional features such as zoom, panning, [[email]] alerts, etc.
+IP cameras are trivial to install. The IP cameras are connected to a network, usually with Ethernet [[cable]] or a wireless connection, and a source of [[power]]. Once they have been powered on and connected, client [[software]] or a [[web browser]] can be used to see and hear the camera's output as well as control any additional features such as zoom, panning, [[email]] alerts, etc.
-==Camera Features==
+==Camera features==
-*'''[[Audio]] Reception''' is included with most cameras above entry-level, this allows you to listen to what is going on in addition to seeing it.
+*'''[[Audio]] Reception''' is included with most cameras above entry-level, to record sound as well as images.
 *'''[[Night vision|Night Vision]]''', be it [[infrared]] or other, is offered on some models. This is an enormous advantage over anyone outside in the dark.
-*'''Panning''' will allow you to greatly increase a cameras effective field of view, but it can also alert near-by individuals to the camera's presence if it is noisy.
+*'''Panning''' greatly increases a cameras effective field of view, but it can also alert near-by individuals to the camera's presence if it is noisy.
-*'''Two-way Audio''' allows you to speak from the camera. Most [[surveillance]] tasks do not require this, but it is a worthwhile consideration.
+*'''Two-way Audio''' includes a speaker on the camera to allow communication with the camera's location. Most [[surveillance]] tasks do not require this, but it is a worthwhile consideration.
-*'''Zooming''' allows you to get a closer look at a [[criminal|potential threat]], the more you know about your enemy the better prepared you will be for their attack.
+*'''Zooming''' changes the focal length of the camera for viewing details.
-==Server Features==
+==Server features==
 Most IP camera have some form of web server and several other types of servers as well. The features of these cameras will give you different abilities in controlling the camera or know what is going on with it even when you are not looking at it.
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 *'''Web Servers''' are a part of nearly all cameras. These will provide you with a console to watch and listen to the camera's output, control its features, configure it, and more...
-==Right to Privacy==
+==Privacy==
-The extensive use of IP cameras is a major issues for [[privacy]] and the [[unalienable rights|unalienable]] [[right to privacy]]. Many [[citizen]]s have concerns with the fact that countless IP cameras and other surveillance cameras have been install in every major intersection of big [[city|cities]] and in innumerable other public places. Such a proliferation of surveillance has created an apparatus for a [[police state]] that is much more vast the the network of human "[[If you see something say something]]" informants to the [[Stasi]], [[Red Guards]], [[Gestapo]] and [[KGB]]. See [[OPSEC]].
+The extensive use of IP cameras is a major issues for [[privacy]]. Many [[citizen]]s have concerns with the fact that countless IP cameras and other surveillance cameras have been install in every major intersection of big [[city|cities]] and in innumerable other public places.
 ==Fortifications==
 In the modern era, rather than a [[sentry]], the IP camera has become almost indispensable to all modern "[[fortification]]" and [[security]] from [[bank]]s, to [[government]] and [[business]] offices to [[home security]] and its [[defense landscaping]] to [[survivalist retreats]]. A fortified and [[secure]] location is indefensible without some sort of IP cameras.
-==See Also==
+==See also==
 * [[Home security]]
-* [[Defensive landscaping]] and [[Survivalist retreat]]
+* [[Defensive landscaping]]
 * [[Surveillance]]
 * [[Closed-circuit television camera]]
-==External Links==
+==External links==
 * [https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=IP%20Camera IP Camera list on [[Amazon.com]]]
 * [https://www.amazon.com/Zmodo-Security-Outdoor-Cameras-Smartphone/dp/B00I2GNBZA Zmodo Camera]
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 [[Category:Home Security]]
 [[Category:Privacy]]
 [[Category:Communications]]
 [[Category:Internet]]
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 [[Category:Technology]]
 [[Category:Internet]]
-[[Category:Information technology]]
+[[Category:Information Technology]]
 [[Category:Home Security]]
 [[Category:Communications]]
 [[Category:Networks]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:22, March 31, 2016
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−	{{uncited}}An '''IP Camera''' is similar to a traditional electronic [[video]] camera in most respects, except that it includes support for [[Ethernet]] and [[wireless]] ([[Wifi]]) communication and ~~generally~~ has its own built-in web [[server]]. Instead of saving images to a storage device, such as an SD card, the IP camera transmits the images to a remote location using [[TCP/IP]]. A [[smartphone]] or [[tablet computer]] or [[web browser]] are often used to view the output from IP cameras. Some IP cameras also include a [[microphone]].	+	{{uncited}}An '''IP Camera''' is similar to a traditional electronic [[video]] camera in most respects, except that it includes support for [[Ethernet]] and [[wireless]] ([[Wifi]]) communication and either has its own built-in web [[server]] so it may be connected to directly or [[upload]]s (streams) the real-time feed to another [[Internet]]-accessible location. Instead of saving images to a storage device, such as an SD card, the IP camera transmits the images to a remote location using [[TCP/IP]]. A [[smartphone]] or [[tablet computer]] or [[web browser]] are often used to view the output from IP cameras. Some IP cameras also include a [[microphone]].

	IP cameras can be used to record a sporting event or to maintain surveillance of a location. Typically, the camera operator places the camera and then leaves the camera's location.		IP cameras can be used to record a sporting event or to maintain surveillance of a location. Typically, the camera operator places the camera and then leaves the camera's location.