In recent years, video surveillance has become an integral part of a comprehensive security system object because modern video surveillance systems allow you to not only watch and record videos, but also to program the reaction of the whole security system in the event of alarm events or situations.
Depending on the type of equipment used video surveillance system is divided into analog and digital. Analog CCTV systems are used where necessary to organize surveillance in a small number of rooms and information from video cameras to record to a VCR. To ensure the safety of especially responsible or geographically distributed objects using digital video surveillance systems, which are usually integrated into the complex security systems. Such complexes are fixed, record and analyze information from the cameras, readers, access control systems, security and fire sensors, and “make decisions” for the protection of the protected object in standalone mode or as directed by the system operator.