IQadvantage Overview
The IQeye's incredible multi-megapixel resolution, on-camera intelligence and rich features take the guesswork out of any security video application. Installation is simple and cost-effective, and the IQeye's proven image quality and time-tested reliability delivers results where CCTV products fall short.
Multi-Megapixel Resolution
Better Coverage
The IQeye's ultra-high-resolution IP Video images provide better camera coverage, better picture detail and an overall superior IP video experience. Save money on installation, service and support by using a single Multi-Megapixel IQeye to replace multiple fixed cameras or a mechanical Pan, Tilt and Zoom camera.
Better Recording
See crisp clear images on recorded video, not blocky, blurry images. The IQeye's high resolution lets you record and playback crisp, clear images with your IP Video Network Video Record (NVR) or Digital Video Recorder (DVR)* and capture all the details.
Better Viewing Experience
Replacing several cameras with a single Multi-Megapixel IQeye IP Video system improves the live and recorded viewing experience by eliminating the need for multiple monitors or complex, thumbnail multi-view screens.
Digital Pan Tilt Zoom (DPTZ)
Every IQeye includes digital pan/tilt/zoom DPTZ. DPTZ was developed to address problems with traditional mechanical pan/tilt/zoom devices. Mechanical devices let users redirect the camera but only record what you are zoomed in on. This can be a problem when there is more than one subject in the scene or if nobody is controlling the camera.
The IQeye's Digital Pan/Tilt/Zoom DPTZ lets you virtually move around a large image using a smaller viewing window. Since it is virtual, you can still record the entire scene in Multi-Megapixel resolution even though you may be digitally "zoomed in". This means you never miss a thing.
DPTZ also saves bandwidth. In many cases you don't need to view a Multi-Megapixel image when you are accessing video over a WAN or the internet. IQinVision's DPTZ enables you to view a much smaller image that shows the entire field of view in a smaller window. If you see something that interests you, simply zoom digitally and the IQeye's Multi-Megapixel resolution kicks in. As you zoom in, DPTZ introduces more detail so you don't suffer the distortion typical with other products.
LIGHTGRABBERT and LIGHTGRABBER IIT High Definition Security Cameras with Day/Night Performance
Every IQeye Network Camera includes LIGHTGRABBERTM, low-light performance in a High Definition Security Camera that rivals the best day/night cameras in the industry. LIGHTGRABBERTM lets you optimize each IQeye for sensitivity and motion using digital frame integration. The IQeye700 series has LIGHTGRABBER II TM that offers even better low-light performance using the latest image processing technology from IQinVision.
Progressive Scan
Better pictures when there is motion
Most traditional CCTV and IP cameras use interlaced CCD imagers. Interlaced cameras take two low-resolution pictures then stitch them together to create a higher resolution image. For still pictures this works well but when there is motion, the two pictures don't always line up which leads to a jagged, blurry "tearing" effect. IQeye IP Video systems use progressive scan CMOS imagers that take multiple individual high-resolution images. Since there is no "stitching" the images captured are much clearer, even when there is motion.
Lower Power Consumption
Progressive Scan CMOS imagers use less power than traditional CCD imagers, this enables you to power IQeye IP Video systems at up to 328' (100M) over the Ethernet. It also makes the IQeye an ideal solution where power consumption is critical, including battery, solar and wind powered applications.
Better Lens Selection
Progressive Scan CMOS Multi-Megapixel imagers utilize the latest in Infra-Red (IR) mirroring technology. Most traditional CCTV and IP cameras use IR filters that get hot in bright scenes and can burn the camera's imager which destroys the camera. Until now the solution was to use mechanical auto-iris (dc-iris) lenses that have moving parts. IQeye Multi-Megapixel IP video systems use a dichroic mirror that reflects IR energy. It doesn't get hot so you can use reliable, fixed-iris megapixel lenses.
Bandwidth Management & Network Management
Multi-Megapixel IP video is digital data, and that takes up bandwidth. So, bandwidth management is essential in designing a cost effective IP video system.
Here's how the built-in intelligence of the IQeye enables you to manage bandwidth in several ways:
Image Cropping
Traditional surveillance systems can only display 4:3 ratio images. If you are trying to view/record a wide field-of-view you often view/record lots of unwanted video, like the sky or foreground. The IQeye lets you "crop out" the unwanted portions of the image which means less bandwidth and longer storage capacity.
Bandwidth Throttle
With many IP video systems you can't predict how much bandwidth it will use. Every IQeye network camera allows you to limit how much bandwidth it will use so there are no surprises.
Storage Throttle
IQrecorder embedded Network Video Recording (NVR) software gives you control over how much storage each IQeye will use. This unique feature lets you use inexpensive network attached storage (NAS) or your existing server without worrying about using up too much disk-space. It also enables you to optimize your system, assigning more disk-space to IQeye cameras in higher activity areas.
Dynamic Resolution and Frame Rate
With the IQrecorder embedded Network Video Recording (NVR) software, you are able to switch from low resolution, low frame-rate rates to high resolution, high frame rates when events occur.
On-Camera Video Motion Detection
Each IQeye network camera includes sophisticated multi-zone pixel-based video motion detection. Most systems require you to stream the IP video to a central computer where motion detection occurs. This means you are streaming video over the network even when there is no motion, which limits the number of cameras you can put on the network. The IQeye has motion detection built-in to the camera so if there is no motion, you aren't using any bandwidth.
Fewer cameras on the network
The IQeye's Multi-Megapixel resolution lets you replace many conventional cameras with a single IQeye. A single IQeye uses less bandwidth than you would use with multiple traditional cameras required to achieve the same coverage at the same resolution.