mobile video surveillance: moving in a more secure world

Mobile Video Surveillance:

Moving in a more Secure World

Contents

• School Bus Safety

• Important Reasons For Installing a Video SurveillanceSystem on board a School Bus

• Technological Evolution of Surveillance Systems

• Features to look for when purchasing a Video Surveillance System

• Six good reasons to choose Seon as your Security Solutions Partner

• Seon Solutions

School Bus Safety

• Twice daily 450,000 school bus drivers drive 24 million school children to school.

• Due to the alarming increase in acts of terrorism globally targeting buses and trains, there has been a heightened alert to the safety and security of school buses across the US.

• Domestic incidents of violence, however, are a more common threat to school buses.

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Important Reasons For

Installing a Video Surveillance

System Onboard a School Bus

Major reasons for installing a mobile videosurveillance system on board a bus

1. It protects children from each other by deterring bullying and fighting.

If he couldn’t see it, what really happened?


2. It protects bus drivers so they can fully focus on driving without being distracted by disobedient and unruly children

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Signals such as speed, time, GPS and more can be recorded.


3. It can record incidents such as vandalism and destruction of school bus property.

4. In the event of an accident, signals that were captured by the system could be used as part of a chain of evidence in court or for insurance claims purposes.

Technological Evolution

Of Surveillance Systems

Technological Evolution of Surveillance Systems

Video Cassette Recorders (VCRs)

• The first systems were based on camcorders, followed by VCRs with separate cameras.

• The main limitation of VCRs is in the limited storage capability of VHS tapes & VCR longevity.

• For organizations that require tapes to be archived, physical storage space can become a problem.


Video Cassette Recorders (VCRs)

• Surveillance systems using VCRs can record only one video channel at a time.

• Images stored on VHS tapes can degrade over time, especially when viewed over and over again.

• The advantage of VCRs is that they are very affordable especially for smaller operations. They continue to be useful for many applications including school buses.


Digital Video Recording (DVR)

Digital video recording has completely revolutionized the video surveillance industry.

Digital video recording has several advantages over analog systems:

• Recording capability – Unlike VCRs, DVRs are available in multi-channel systems.

• Storage capability – DVRs store recordings on their hard drives, similar to computers.

• Image Quality – much higher resolution than VCRs.



• Search/Retrieve capability – Quick and easy retrieval of incident footage. DVRs are more user-friendly than VCRs.

• Maintenance – DVRs are very easy to maintain. Unlike VCRs, DVRs do not have moving mechanical or electro-mechanical parts that require cleaning and calibration.

• GPS capability – Using the worldwide satellite-navigation system, DVRs with GPS capability enable viewers to review the routes that a bus has taken, calculating positions accurate to within a few feet.



• Ethernet capability - DVRs with Ethernet capability allow recordings to be shared via a LAN, eliminating the need to send large files via email to multiple viewers.

• Wireless capability - With the revolutionary wireless capability, supervisors at control stations can:

1. Retrieve wirelessly when the bus is in the yard;2. Retrieve “live” on the road via cellular or other wireless

data networks.

Features to look for

when purchasing a

Video Surveillance System

Top five most important features to look for whenpurchasing a surveillance system

• Product Quality – product integrity, durability and functionality are the most important things to look for when considering a video surveillance system.

Ask yourself:

• Is it tough enough to survive rugged environments?

• Will the supplier follow through with service and support?


• Price – In conjunction with the question of price, is the issue of what makes a better investment.

Ask yourself:

• Is the price difference between competing companies worth sacrificing a sound investment?

• Are you getting the best value for your dollar?

• Do you see more value in a system that is lower in cost and low in quality, or in a great quality system that is minimally higher in cost?


• Picture Quality – When reviewing images after an incident, users want to be sure that they are able to view images that are clear and sharp, and do not have to resort to guessing.

Ask yourself:

• Does it offer a high resolution?

• Is there enough space on the hard drive to hold high resolution images?


• User friendliness – The product should have features that are easy to operate, while recordings should be easily retrievable, transferable and archived.

Ask yourself:• Is the initial setup straightforward?

• Are manuals written in a language that is easily understood?

• Is the information easy to navigate in the manual?


• Upgradeability – With rapid changes in technology, it is always good to know that your system is forward compatible with technologies that are in development.

Ask yourself:• Will I be able to upgrade to a new system?

• Are the cameras I currently have compatible with a new upgraded system?

• Do I have to purchase all the components of the new system when upgrading?


• After-sales service – A very important factor for consideration is the quality of customer service offered after the purchase of the surveillance system.

Ask yourself:• Are they willing to accommodate customer requests?

• Is the service offered very flexible?

• Are there knowledgeable technicians available for assistance?

• Will the technicians be able to walk me through any troubleshooting?

Other important product features are:

• Options – Having access to various options when considering a complete surveillance system is important because options lead to flexibility and customization to meet the needs of any situation.

Ask yourself:• Is it upgradeable in the field?

• What are the different lens sizes available?

• What are the different hard drive capacities?

• Can the components of different systems be mixed and matched?

Other important product features are:

• Hard drive space – Storage capacity for surveillance systems is an important consideration when purchasing.

Ask yourself:• How much usable space is there?

• Can I purchase more than one hard drive?

• Can I remove the hard drive to put in different one?

• How often do I have to archive? Daily? Weekly?

Six good reasons

to choose SEON as your

Security Solutions partner …

1. Our products are engineered specifically for mobile use

• Based on years of experience in the mobile video surveillance industry

• We employ a team of talented electronics and mechanical engineers to design our products, and manufacture all our products in our 36,000 sq.ft. facility

• Robust mechanical and electrical designs are specially designed to provide extra protection for reliable video recording

Rugged enclosure is built specially for mobile use

Our Trooper can be mounted on the floor, under a seat, or vertically

Ruggedized Stainless Steel cameras

Systems are available in one, four or eight channels, basic or full-featured configurations.

Optional Hard Drive or CompactFlash Readers

available

2. Freedom of Choice

• Available in various configurations• Freedom to select the right equipment

3. High-quality Mobile Cameras

• Rugged Indoor/Outdoor Cameras

• High-quality Sony CCD’s

Made of stainless steel to withstand the harshest

of environments

A die-cast zinc powder-coated housing for our rugged mobile

dome camera

4. Value for your money

• Competitive pricing without sacrificing product or customer service quality stretches your dollar.

5. Superior Customer Service

• We operate with the flexibility to meet your specific needs.

• Our dedicated customer focus aims to exceed your expectations.

• To read about how happy our customers are with our service, visit our Customer Testimonials page at www.seon.com.

6. Ease of Use

Think all video systems are complicated?Not SEON systems.

• Our Explorer and Trooper digital video systems don’tneed a computer for setup and operation.

• With the Trooper system, you can install as many as nine video cameras in your vehicle, with the Explorer system eight cameras.

• The Explorer and Trooper have ALL the features and reliability of a digital system without the complications.

Explorer or Trooper Four-Channel DVR Under driver’s seat; records from one to four cameras simultaneously

Camera #1:Front of the bus looking down the aisle

Camera #2: May be installed above the driver looking at the driver and stairwell

Camera #4:Windshield on the driver’s side to catch Stop-arm violations.

Camera #3:Back of the bus.

How does it work?

Camera 4:Installed at the front of the bus looking down the aisle.

Camera 2: Installed above the driver looking at the driver and stairwell.

Camera 3:Installed looking out the windshield on the driver’s side to catch Stop-arm violations.

Camera 1:Installed in the middleof the bus.

How does it work?

• Video from all cameras is continuously stored on the hard drive whenever the vehicle is running, and after the engine is stopped - if required

• All cameras are recorded at FULL resolution

Storage and Playback: Several options to choose from

1. DVR Direct – simply connect the DVR to a TV monitor like you would with a regular VCR.

2. CompactFlash – download video segments from the DVR onto the CF, and play them on the computer using our software.

3. “Hot-swappable” Hard Drive – remove the hard drive from the DVR even when it is still running, insert it into our hard drive reader, and play it on the computer using our software, or save it in standard Windows

®AVI format.

LAN/Wireless Access

The Trooper can also connect – wired or wirelessly –to TCP/IP LAN connections, meaning you can:

• Remotely view live or save video • Retrieve video remotely

Seon Solutions

Explorer 4-ChannelDigital Recorder System

Introducing the Seon Explorer

The newest member of the Seon Digital Solutions family boasts the following features:

• Revolutionary MPEG4 compression technology

• GPS and Wireless Ready

• Ethernet connectivity

MPEG4 Compression Technology

• Provides maximum efficiency and quality for storing video.

• Can store up to 15 times more video than other technologies.

• Does away with the need to constantly change hard drives and download images.


Ethernet Connectivity

• An Ethernet port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) or the Internet, allowing easier sharing of files and remote viewing.

• The same port also allows for wireless access to the DVR – never swap a hard drive again. Connect from your desk to the DVR.


GPS & Wireless Ready (A Plus feature)

• The GPS-ready Explorer records the latitude and longitude of the position of the bus, enabling viewers to review the routes that a bus has taken, calculating positions accurate to the feet.

• A GPS receiver is mounted on the roof of the bus in order to receive satellite signals.

• The Explorer can be equipped with the optional Smart-Reach™ wireless module which allows for remote downloading of video recordings right from your office.


Special features of the Explorer:

• Each camera can be individually configured, with frame rates of up to 30 frames per second.

• Recording resolution is configurable to a maximum 720 x 480.• Removable hard drive storage from 40 GB to 750 GB. • USB Port – for quick download to flash memory.• One-touch download button – downloads may be based on

time, alarms, or of the day’s recordings.• Settings copy – settings can be copied from bus to bus on a

USB thumb drive.• Panic Alarm button – activated by driver to “mark” a

recording.


Standard features of Seon Digital Systems:

• Rugged camera housings – versatile mounting options.• Various imaging options – B&W, color or day/night.• Rugged digital video recorder – engineered specifically

for mobile use.• Smart-Temp™ & built-in heater – ensures safe operating

temperature.• Optional Infrared Illuminator module – for viewing in

darkness.• High-fidelity microphones – to record clear audio.


Plus Features & Benefits:

• Vehicle Information Recording – on-screen display of up to five signals.

• Smart-Speed™ Recording – built-in conditioner to record speed.

• Smart-Link™ Wiring Consolidator – connects to five signals (brake, warning, left turn, right turn, stop arm), GPS and speed.


Trooper 1- and 4-ChannelDigital Video Recorder System

Why choose Trooper?

While our Trooper DVR system can be used like an ordinaryVCR, you can also use it to:

• Download images or videos for e-mailing or viewing• Archive images or video clips to CD or DVD• Quick search for images or video clips

The Trooper offers these features that set us apart from other DVRs:

• Advanced Smart-Temp™ & Smart-Start™

• Voltage Display and Indicator

• CompactFlash Downloads

• Shuttle/Jog Wheel

• Choice of basic or full-featured models

Why choose Trooper?

Advanced Smart-Temp™

Monitors the temperature inside the DVR to ensure the hard drive operates in a safe environment:

• Below 40°F, turns on internal heater

• Below 5°F, does not power Trooper system

• Above 113°F, turns on system fan

• Above 140°F, shuts down Trooper system

Voltage Display & Indicator

Display, record, and monitor input voltage, which becomeshelpful if problems are caused by a low-voltage alternator orBattery.

• Below 10.5 VDC, Trooper system stops recording and shuts down.

• 10.9 VDC or above, Trooper system returns to normal operation.

Shuttle/Jog Wheel

• Shuttle Wheel – increases or decreases playing speed for forward or reverse playback.

• Jog Wheel – moves through still images forwards or backwards while paused.

Speeds up the video search process for images or video clips

Compact Flash

Allows video clip and image storage, and later viewing

using a computer

• Video clips are protected while they are stored on the CF card; one can only view them via the computer using our proprietary software.

Trooper Features & Benefits

The Basic System

• Removable flash memory – for quick downloads• Panic Alarm – driver activated• Rugged camera housings – versatile mounting options• Various imaging options – B&W, color or day/night• Hard disk storage – no more tape• Superior image quality – 720 x 480 resolution• Rugged digital video recorder – engineered specifically

for mobile• Optional Infrared Illuminator module – for viewing in

darkness• High-fidelity microphones – to record clear audio

The Full-Featured System

• Includes all Basic Features PLUS• Five signal recording – on screen brake light, two turn

signals, hazard lights, etc.• Smart-Speed™ – records vehicle speed with built-in

speed conditioner.• GPS – record vehicle position and route.

Trooper Features & Benefits

CompactFlash: How to download

Insert CF card into our Trooper system

Use the Search or Playback functions to find the image or the start/end times of the video clip you would like to save to the CF card

Press the Stop button, then the Copy button to save the image/video clip you selected

Backup Images to CF Card

Copy….#1280 Complete

CF Used: 14.5%Segment: 4

Your image/video clip has been saved on the CF card. Press Menu to exit the program

Hard drive (HD) reader:

Our HDD carrier holds the removable hard drive of our Explorer or Trooper systems.

Key Lock

The key lock ensures that the removable hard drive is secured in the HDD reader whileyour PC is reading your images/video clip.

HDD Carrier

• Our HDD reader is used to connect the removable hard drive to your PC via a USB port.

Hard drive (HD) reader software

Archive Time Settings

Playback Speed Levels – up to 16x

Playback Controls – just like the ones on a regular VCR remote control

File Menu:Select where you have saved your video clips

Scout VCR System

What is the Scout?

• A complete VCR-based mobile video surveillance system, representing unmatched value for clear and reliable video recording

• With our full-featured system, you can install up to 2 cameras in your school bus using the built-in camera switcher

The Scout VCR installed near the driver’s seat, records from 1 or 2 cameras with built-in two camera switcher

Camera 1:Installed at front of the bus

Camera 2 or Remote Microphone: Can be installed in different locations based on your needs

What is the Scout?

Recordings can be played back on any standard VCR and TV

The Scout VCR installed near the driver’s seat, records from 1 or 2 cameras

Video is recorded on standard VHS tapes

How does it work?

The Scout offers these features that set it apart from other VCRs:

• Smart-Start• Automotive Grade Connectors• Smart-Switch• Smart-Temp• Voltage Display & Indicator• Choice of Basic or Full-Featured

Why choose Scout?

Protects the VCR from transients and voltage swings duringvehicle startup

• With the Smart-Start feature, the system will not power up for the first 15 or 30 seconds to ensure that the vehicle voltage is stabilized

Feature 1: Smart-Start

Feature 2: Automotive Grade Connectors

Tailored specifically to the mobile environment; most VCRsystems use computer style harnesses

• Easy to connect and disconnect• Increased vibration resistance

Feature 3: Smart-Switch

Two camera recording with a built-in switcher – making video recording a breeze

• Useful with alarm-alert situations – you can switch to the camera that has the better view of the specific problem

Monitors the temperature inside the VCR to ensure it is in asafe environment

• Below 5°F, does not power system• Below 5°F, cannot remove tape unless the VCR is

taken to a facility where the temperature is above 5°F• Above 41°F, starts recording

Feature 4: Smart-Temp

Display, record, and monitor input voltage, which is helpful if problems are caused by low voltage power supply.

• Voltage indicator and on-screen display available in all Scout systems

• Below 10.5VDC, Scout system stops recording and shuts down

• 10.9VDC or above, Scout system returns to normal operation

Feature 5: Voltage Display & Indicator

Scout Features & Benefits

• Rugged, Industrial-Grade System – built to withstand mobile use• Remote Microphone – provides exceptional audio performance• Time/Date display• Smart-Start™ – power up protection• Smart-Temp™ – will not record until a safe temperature is reached• 5 Programmable Timers• VCR Recording – compatible with any standard VHS tapes• 8+ hours recording time – up to 4x more than a camcorder• Unique Camera Design – dual viewing windows for mounting

flexibility

The Basic System

The Full-Featured System

• Includes all Basic features listed PLUS • Five signal recording – brake light, two turn signals, hazard

lights, stop arm• Smart-Speed™ – records bus speed with built in speed

conditioner• Smart-Switch™ – two camera recording with a built-in

switcher• Panic Alarm

Scout Features & Benefits

Delay On – allows you to control when you want the system to turn on (0 to 60 minutes) after the vehicle ignition is turned on.

Delay Off – enables the VCR to continue recording (0 to 60 minutes) after the driver has turned off the vehicle ignition.

Delay On/Off

Two different audio sources can be recorded at the same time

• You can install the Seon camera and our remote microphone so that both audio channels can be recorded

• A stereo VCR is required to listen to both audio channels

Stereo Recording

Seon cameras are made of formed stainless steel and areelectrically isolated to protect against vandalism and otherdamage.

• May be mounted on ceiling or wall, no bracket required.• Viewing windows are dual position, anti-glare, scratch-

resistant, high-impact Lexan MR-10• Comes with or without microphone for audio capture.

frequency resp. of 200 Hz to 5 kHz (to improve voice response).

Made of Stainless Steel to withstand the harshest ofenvironments.

Seon Cameras

Lens sizes

The Lock Box provides protection from vandalism or carelessmishandling. The lock box is made of formed 18-gauge steeland may be mounted on the floor or under the driver’s seat.

Lock Box made of 18-gauge steel

Lock Box

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For more information, please visitwww.seon.com.

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