Instead of using video, VisionIP takes an innovative approach using existing technology and digital network cameras to take high quality still pictures of intruders at the rate of 2 per second. This means that all movement is effectively captured, as in cinematic film. The quality of every picture is good and the system need never become overloaded, as could be the case with multiple-camera, video systems.

VisionIP saves these pictures as standard JPEG images onto a networked PC. Each camera uses conventional computer network wiring and simply plugs into a standard outlet. Because the system does not use video, the bandwidth requirements are very small and the performance of the network is not compromised.

This technique is extremely cost-effective for both internal and external coverage as none of the usual, costly hardware components are used. Cameras are only triggered when an intruder is present and coverage is absolute. Unlike other PC-based systems if there is no movement then there is NO network traffic, because the video motion detection is carried out by the camera and not the PC. Also there is no restriction on the number of cameras and since they all work simultaneously, no incident need go unrecorded.

The VisionIP Viewing Software enables the user to view the pictures from any camera at any time. Viewing can be carried out on any PC connected to the network, or anywhere in the world via the Internet. Each picture can be encrypted and is time/date stamped.