31 Mar 2016
Axis’ Zipstream compression technology has been
developed specifically for video surveillance and lowers bandwidth and storage
requirements by an average of 50% or more without sacrificing important
details. It is fully compatible with the widely adopted H.264 compression
standard and leading video management systems (VMS). The new release has been
optimized for use with pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) cameras.
Axis Communications,
the market leader in network video, today introduced a new release of Axis’ Zipstream compression
technology that now automatically adapts to PTZ camera movements. Storage and
bandwidth consumption is reduced even while operators pan, tilt or zoom a
camera.
“Axis’ Zipstream technology has been a huge market
success since its introduction a year ago. It has received several industry
awards confirming it is a true game changer,” says Johan Paulsson, Chief
Technology Officer, Axis Communications. “The latest release is able to adapt
to PTZ camera movements in real-time, offering further storage and bandwidth
savings and making bitrate peaks a thing of the past.”
The best video surveillance evidence is of no value if
the system was configured to automatically overwrite the footage before it was
needed. Also, it makes little sense to invest in high quality cameras when
reducing the video bit rate, resolution or frame rate to a level where
important details are no longer captured and footage does not provide clear
evidence anymore.
Most IP-based video surveillance systems today are
based on the H.264 video compression standard lowering bandwidth and storage
requirements. Fully compatible with existing H.264 network infrastructure and
video management software, Axis’ Zipstream is a significantly more efficient
H.264 implementation, lowering bandwidth and storage requirements by an average
50% or more. This is achieved by adding a new module inside the video
compression engine of a network camera that ensures important details in the image
get enough attention in the video stream while unnecessary data can be removed.
Axis’ Zipstream
technology analyzes and optimizes the network camera’s video stream in
real-time. Scenes containing interesting details are recorded in full image
quality and resolution while other areas are filtered out to optimally use
available bandwidth and storage. Important forensic details like faces, tattoos
or license plates are isolated and preserved, while irrelevant areas such as
white walls, lawns and vegetation are sacrificed by smoothing in order to
achieve better storage savings.
PTZ camera movements can cause bandwidth peaks
resulting in frames being skipped, both in live operator viewing as well as in
recordings. Axis’ Zipstream compression technology is now able to adapt to
these camera movements. Bandwidth peaks can be avoided thanks to a new dynamic
rate controller that is automatically enabled when the camera is being panned,
tilted or zoomed.
For photos and other resources, please visit: http://www.axis.com/corporate/press/press_material.htm?key=zipstream
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further information about Axis Communications, please contact:For further information about Axis Communications, please contact:
Kristina Tullberg,
Communication Specialist, Axis Communications or
Phone: +44 1923
211 417, E-mail: [email protected]
About Axis Communications
Axis
offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As
the market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually
launching innovative network products based on an open platform - delivering
high value to customers through a global partner network. Axis has long-term
relationships with partners and provides them with knowledge and
ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets.
Axis
has more than 2,100 dedicated employees in more than 50 countries around the
world, supported by a global network of over 80,000 partners. Founded in 1984,
Axis is a Sweden-based company listed on NASDAQ Stockholm under the ticker
AXIS. For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.
Axis Communications (UK Ltd)
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T: 01582 283760
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LU1 3LU
Luton, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As the market leaderin network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative networkproducts based on an open platform - delivering high value to customers through a globalpartner network. Axis has long-term relationships with partners and provides them withknowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets.
“ Being able to view the footage on our phones in real time and flick between the different cameras in the café is great. We can zoom in on different areas and slow down or speed up the playback.” Jaya Da Costa, Owner of the Pause Cat Café.
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