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Active tampering alarm

Axis Communications has strengthened its network video camera portfolio by introducing Active Tampering Alarm, an intelligent feature in network cameras that enables security staff to detect disrupted camera operation, by automatically alerting the operator when a camera is re-directed, blocked or manipulated.

"Active Tampering Alarm in network cameras is especially useful in applications where there is potential for vandalism - such as in schools, prisons, public transportation, and in harsh environments where weather, vibrations, or dirt can disturb the camera's performance," says Roy Alves, country manager Axis Communications. "Active Tampering Alarm detects incidents such as accidental redirection, blocking or de-focusing of cameras, and reacts when the camera is attacked, spray-painted, or intentionally covered."

Without Active Tampering Alarm, it can take a long time before tampering is noticed. This is especially true for applications where one operator monitors multiple cameras. "If it is not detected right away, significant incidents may go undetected and completely unusable video is stored," says Alves. "Thanks to Active Tampering Alarm, there is an immediate notification when normal camera operation is disturbed.

"Axis' network cameras and video encoders provide built-in video analytics that are easy to set up and robust," continues Alves. "Together with capabilities such as video motion detection and audio detection, Active Tampering Alarm supports security operators in their daily work by solving real-world video surveillance challenges. Furthermore, since the functionality resides embedded in the network camera, it ensures an ease-of-use and scalability that cannot be achieved with analogue camera technology."

Active Tampering Alarm is available in selected network cameras from Axis.

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