| Capabilities |
TeleportVision |
Others |
| Server Hardware: |
IBM or Dell Compatible Servers Microsoft Compatible hardware (servers, desktops, laptops, tablet PC, pocket PCs), compatible with Windows 2003, 2000, XP, 2000, 98, or Microsoft Pocket PC 2002/2003 operating systems. |
Proprietary Digital Video Recorder (DVR) hardware that cannot be upgraded and are unable to be serviced by end user. Uses proprietary software (unsually Linux) built into fixed machines that cannot be upgraded. |
| Client Software: |
Uses Microsoft Windows Applications for Video Server and handheld (pocket PC, PDA) devices |
Direct view using CCTV monitors or insecure web broadcasting using Microsoft Internet Explorer (web browser) |
| Application: |
Recording and Security
Surveillance
Remote monitoring
Instant messaging
Voice over IP
File transfer
Remote control |
Recording and Security
Surveillance |
| Integration: |
Bluetooth
Biometrics
Wireless 802.11b/g
VPN
Firewalls
Local Area Networks
Wide Area Networks
Satellite |
Wireless 802.11b/g
Local Area Networks
Firewalls |
| Systems Access: |
PDA
Pocket PC
Desktop
Laptop
Tablet PC |
Proprietary CCTV monitor
Desktop Computer |
| Number of Cameras: |
Unlimited |
25-200 |
| Video Conferencing: |
Yes |
No |
| Live Local Monitoring: |
Yes |
No |
| Local Pan Tilt and Zoom: |
Yes |
No |
| Live Remote Monitoring: |
Yes |
No |
| Remote Pan Tilt and Zoom: |
Yes |
No |
| Remote Technical Support: |
Yes |
No |
| Recording Modes: |
Scheduled, motion detection, alarm triggers, remote file transfer, broadcast, and unicast of voice and video |
Constant feed, motion detection, alarm triggers |
| Motion Detection: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Recording Length: |
Unlimited* |
Limited |
| Archiving: |
Storage using Microsoft SQL database to unlimited file storage expansion |
Video Tape or copying to DVD for archival |
| Remote Viewing & Playback: |
Yes |
No |
User Controlled Access:
(per camera) |
Yes |
No |
Variable Frame Rates:
(for playback) |
Yes |
No |
Audio:
(full time duplex without recording) |
Yes |
No |
| File Transfer: |
Yes |
No |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
No |