Maidenhead, UK/February 28, 2020 Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, takes a step forward with its self-developed and patented HDCVI technology. A leader in the realm of HDCVI for many years, offering great convenience, high quality and low cost, Dahua Technology launches HDCVI 6.0, boasting an industry first – 4K real-time and advanced AI capabilities.
Background
According to an IHS report, a 4K security camera is a security camera that is capable of outputting 3840x2160 with a frame rate of at least 24 FPS. A couple of years ago, the industry went through technical challenges when moving from standard definition to high-definition video. Since then the demand for HD resolution cameras has grown rapidly. It is expected that 4K video surveillance cameras will follow a similar pattern.
In 2012, Dahua Technology introduced the industry-leading HDCVI Technology and since then it has continued to enhance the technology leadership by delivering state-of-the-art performance in terms of resolution, intelligence and usability to the HDCVI community. In 2020, Dahua Technology is taking HDCVI to a new era: 6.0. HDCVI technology architecture has overcome the common bottleneck of transmission bandwidth to achieve ultra-high resolution of 4K@25/30fps video previously available only on IPC. This is a major breakthrough to extending the potential of HDCVI in the future.
The HDCVI 6.0 Era
The newly released 1800 series of products supports 4K real-time Ultra HD image acquisition and back-end XVR storage, providing a superior visual experience in which tiny details are captured with greater clarity within a large monitoring area. Its competitive pricing promotes the global acceptance of 4K technology. In addition, 1800 series cameras have an optional built-in mic, which allows audio-over coax transmission with broadcast-quality audio.
With outstanding compatibility, this series also supports self-adaptive outputs, enabling the 1800 series to work with 4K real-time XVRs to achieve a 30fps output, and also any 4K XVRs to achieve a 15fps output, helping protect the existing investment.
To accelerate the adoption of AI, the new 4K real-time XVRs are equipped with Enhanced AI, as well as a number of deep-learning powered functionalities such as SMD Plus, Perimeter Protection, Face Recognition and Metadata search, that focus on humans and vehicles, providing intelligence, simplicity and inclusivity to users. Its benefits include: accurate prediction before an event; instant deterrence during an event; quick target search after an event; storage saving while ensuring target details, privacy protection and defence against attacks.
While offering abundant functionality, HDCVI 6.0 also ensures high level cybersecurity, using encryption algorithms that are certified by TÜV Rheinland and UL (Underwriters Laboratories).
The new XVR is compatible with all existing HDCVI/TVI/AHD cameras. It also supports CVBS and IP cameras. All of this enables a more convenient and cost-effective upgrade from existing systems. The installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of HDCVI 6.0 equipment is the same as before, preserving the plug & play convenience of an analogue video system.
By upgrading these products to 4K real-time and AI, storage may become much more expensive. To address this issue, Dahua Technology will soon release AI Coding, which takes video compression to a new level of content awareness. It emphasises humans and vehicles, while encoding significantly improves the streaming quality compared with H.265. At the same time, AI Coding also reduces the bit rate when there is no real target in sight, allowing the efficient handling of videos to save HDD storage costs.
The comprehensive offering of HDCVI 6.0 matches up very well to the IP equivalent. Customers can choose the most suitable system for their sites without being constrained to IP only. The easy configuration and operation of HDCVI saves considerable labour costs.
Application
With abundant functionality, HDCVI 6.0 enjoys a wide range of applications:
First, situations in which UHD surveillance resolution is required, such as casinos, bank vaults, laboratories and museums. The high clarity of surveillance video is vital, meaning it is of the utmost importance to capture every detail in real-time and play back, thus preventing unwanted behaviour and retaining irrefutable video evidence.
Second, crowded places with lots of people and vehicles, such as major crossroads, the entrance to a campus or industrial areas, shopping malls, parking lots, etc. With HDCVI 6.0, it’s much easier to locate a person or a car because AI can automatically trace features of the target from a long recording. This can be very beneficial when trying to obtain evidence.
Third, places where you want to set your own rules and make your own black/white list, such as a luxury store or your own private house. HDCVI 6.0 will respond automatically according to the visual information it captures and analyses/cross-checks, triggering a black list alarm or sending a tailored welcome to VIP customers. HDCVI 6.0 also allows two-way talk in broadcast quality audio.
Summary
HDCVI 6.0, part of Dahua Technology’s 2020 core product launch, brings unparalleled experiences with security, convenience and intelligence and protects the investment of HDCVI customers. New products will be introduced throughout the year in 2020 to implement the HDCVI 6.0 framework. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to get first-hand information on new product releases.
