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Subject: video camera for 802.11b wireless network
Category: Computers > Wireless and Mobile
Asked by: youbug-ga
List Price: $4.00
Posted: 25 Apr 2002 01:28 PDT
Expires: 02 May 2002 01:28 PDT
Question ID: 5074
does anyone apart from D-Link manufacture an 802.11b compatible video
camera? If so, who and how much to they cost?

For example, see the D-Link version at
http://www.dlink.com/products/DigitalHome/DigitalVideo/dcs1000w/
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Subject: Re: video camera for 802.11b wireless network
Answered By: researcher-ga on 25 Apr 2002 11:59 PDT
 
Ricoh Image Communication has a system that offers the same
functionality as that of the D-Link DCS-1000W. A press release from
Ricoh details the iMove System (which is a part of their RDC-i700
camera):

"This wireless handheld surveillance solutions for mobile remote site
monitoring transforms the RDC-i700 into a collaborative Internet
imaging solution via 802.11 technology. The iMove (Internet Mobile
Observation Equipment) system converts the RDC-i700 into a real-time
image transmission device allowing off-site project managers to
receive live video feeds from surveillance teams in the field."
http://www.ricoh-usa.com/about/press/2001/1112b.asp

The camera was introduced at the 2001 Comdex Fall show and Imaging
Resource website has a review of what was displayed there. The review
describes the camera as:

"The first part of the system is a weatherproof housing for the
camera, which seals it from the external environment and thanks to
large control buttons and dials, should allow use whilst wearing
gloves. This, coupled with a wireless 802.11 LAN card allows the
camera to transmit 320x240 pixel images at 10 frames per second in
real time from its built-in web server via a palm-sized 802.11 bridge
to a wireless access point. The entire system costs $2500, and as well
as the real-time video capability, remote viewers can use the camera's
built-in web server to control it, capturing full-sized 3 megapixel
images. The system has a range of 300 feet from the access point using
802.11 LAN technology, or up to 3 miles with proprietary wireless
systems - and obviously with the access point being connected to the
Internet, the images and video can be viewed from pretty much
anywhere."
http://www.imaging-resource.com/EVENTS/CDXF01/1005602143.html

As the review points out, it is estimated to cost $2500. For a high
resolution of the handout Ricoh was giving to attendees of the show,
visit http://www.imaging-resource.com/NPICS1/IMOVE_3_L.JPG

As jamesuk-ga points out in the Comments below, Axcess Inc also offers
a product that may suit your needs. While this is not an all in one
solution like the D-Link or Ricoh camera, it does allow for greater
flexibility in that one can use any CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television)
camera.

The Axcess website describes the LANconnect-SW as "a dual-input
streaming video device which broadcasts live video and two-way audio
over wireless networks.  Utilizing standard 802.11b wireless networks,
the LANconnect-SW transmits video without the need for hardwiring -
thus eliminating costly installation, and supporting rapid deployment
of security video to problem areas. Simply connect up to two standard
CCTV cameras and place a wireless access point on the network.  Video
is sent from the LANconnect-SW to the access point, where it can then
be viewed from virtually any PC on the LAN, WAN or over the Internet.
The LANconnect-SW offers interchangeable, on-board CODECs for multiple
transmission/compression methods.  This unique feature allows users to
add the latest technology without having to modify or purchase
additional hardware."
http://www.axsi.com/products/lanconnect_sw.shtml

There is no indication of pricing for their product according to their
website, although an article on 80211-Planet.com indicates it costs
$1000. Axcess Inc has a listing of Certified Dealers and Authorized
Distributors, but most of these provide a complete CCTV solution and
not necessarily individual components.
http://www.80211-planet.com/columns/article/0,4000,1781_966751,00.html
http://www.axsi.com/dealers/

Other than the Ricoh and the D-Link, there are no other commercially
available all-in-one 802.11b camera solutions available.


Additional information:

It's An 802.11 Video System, Mr. Bond
http://www.80211-planet.com/columns/article/0,4000,1781_966751,00.html

Digital Cameras with Wireless Broadcast
http://www.halfbakery.com/idea/Digital_20camera_20with_20wireless_20broadcast

Imaging Resource: RDC-i700
http://www.imaging-resource.com/EVENTS/CDXF01/1005602143.html

Wireless LAN News: D-Link DCS-1000W
http://www.convergedigest.com/WiFi/wlanarticle.asp?ID=2589

Wireless Going Mainstream
http://www.ocregister.com/business/technofile00304cci5.shtml


Search terms used:

802.11b camera
://www.google.com/search?q=802%2E11b+camera
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Subject: Re: video camera for 802.11b wireless network
From: jamesuk-ga on 25 Apr 2002 03:21 PDT
 
In short, yes! AXCESS Inc. produce the LANconnect-SW which is able to
stream live video over 802.11b. Although I could not get to their web
site at this time (http://www.axsi.com/) you may wish to also take a
look at http://www.bbwexchange.com/news/axcess121901.htm which should
give you some more information about the company and their products.

Another solution to your problem may be to use a "wireless bridge" in
connection with a standard networked video camera although this may
not be suited to your task and may well end up being a more expensive
solution to your situation.

Axis communications (http://www.axis.com/) would seem to be a good
place to start looking at this type of solution.

I hope this answers your question,

James

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