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What is video management software?
Video management software running on a Windows or Unix/Linux server, supplies the basis for video monitoring, analysis, and recording. A wide range of software is available, based on the users' requirements. A standard Web browser provides adequate viewing for many network video applications, utilizing the Web interface built into the network camera or video server especially if only one or a few cameras are viewed at the same time.
To view several cameras at the same time, dedicated video management software is required. A wide range of video management software is available. In its simplest form, it offers live viewing, storing and retrieving of video sequences. Advanced software contains features such as:
- Simultaneous viewing and recording of live video from multiple cameras
- Several recording modes: continuous, scheduled, on alarm and on motion detection
- Capacity to handle high frame rates and large amounts of data
- Multiple search functions for recorded events
- Remote access via a Web browser, client software and even PDA client
- Control of PTZ and dome cameras
- Alarm management functions (sound alarm, pop-up windows or e-mail)
- Full duplex, real-time audio support
- Video intelligence
Example from AXIS
Camera Station user interface
Read more about Video management: monitoring & recording
Application development
Axis offers video management software to suit different needs. In order to facilitate an even wider selection of software, it is possible for independent developers and partners to integrate Axis video products into their applications.
Axis has developed and supports a standardized instruction suite of CGI (Common Gateway Interface) programs. These instructions collectively comprise Axis' HTTP Application Programming Interface (API). In their simplest form, CGI instructions for motion detection, event triggering, alarm notification via e-mail, remote video storage and so forth, can be typed directly into the URL of a Web browser.
Axis has also developed and released a Software Development Kit (SDK), which contains components and documentation to help developers integrate Axis video products in Windows applications. Furthermore, it is possible to write scripts that run on the video products, which makes it possible to tailor the functionality of network video products to meet specific needs.
More information about developer support can be found at www.axis.com/techsup/cam_servers/dev/
Axis Application Development Partner (ADP) Program
Axis' ADP partners offer a wide range of complete software solutions that meet varying specifications and requirements for different application areas - from entry-level software to comprehensive applications covering most industry segments.
More information about Axis' ADP partners is available at www.axis.com/partner/adp_intro.htm
For more on network video technology, click here.
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