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What is IP camera and high speed PTZ camera?

IP is the acronym of Internet Protocol, the most popular protocol used for communication within any computer network or the Internet. IP camera provides at its output digital stream of data corresponding to the video information, which is being transmitted via wired or wireless IP networks, and can be viewed or recorded even in most remote locations in the network.

Employing IP cameras, both regular ones and with PTZ control, the user may save a lot of expenses connected with transmitting infrastructure, as majority of existing buildings, office blocks etc. is equipped with adequate network cabling. The same applies to newly-constructed ones, because standard installations are always cheaper than specially laid coaxial cabling usually needed for non-IP solutions. IP-based system is not only cheaper to build, but also ensures higher level of functionality, allowing to place cameras in any location in relation to the monitoring center.

What is the difference between web camera and IP camera?

Web camera has to be connected to a PC, usually via USB interface, and the computer is used to enable other users to access it. IP camera is autonomous device that combines itself features of high-quality web camera, and PC with network adapter.

What is the required throughput for IP camera?

It depends on the resolution of the image and the number of transmitted frames per second. It is also dependent on compression method being involved.

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