| DreamBox (DB) Short Description | | | | video fail or covered camera. The built-in alarm tour |
| DreamBox (DB) is a real time synergetic multimedia | | | | enables the simultaneous presentation of alarm |
| surveillance system for homeland security and general | | | | pictures andvideo clips of multiple events. |
| CCTV use. DreamBox, with its built-in ETX Pentium | | | | DreamBox Built-In Security Management System |
| and 11 DSP's, processes information such as video, | | | | The security management system is an advanced real |
| audio and data. This allows multiple users to view, | | | | time control and display system, which integrates a |
| analyze in real-time, transmit, respond, record, playback, | | | | wide array of security components using distributed |
| smart-search, manage, debrief and archive | | | | SQL databases based on the Linux operating system. |
| simultaneously in a secured and redundant manner. | | | | The graphical user interface allows multiple operators |
| Each DB performs a number of | | | | with hierarchical multilevel operationin any language. An |
| independentprocesses which include video | | | | active scheduler is included for an automated |
| compression, audio/video transmission, digital recording, | | | | response to a wide combination of security scenarios. |
| content analysis algorithms (such as outdoor and | | | | Each DreamBox can serve as a user workstation. |
| indoor video motion detection), digital/analog acquisition, | | | | Setting up the system can be done from any |
| data transfer over multiple network types , | | | | DreamBox on the network via authorized personnel |
| synchronized playback of video and audio, digital | | | | with protected passwords. |
| switching between cameras, videophone and security | | | | DreamBox Built-In Transmission System |
| management software integration to external | | | | DreamBox uses MPEG4/H.263 video compression |
| computerized systems. All these functions are included | | | | and audio to free up network bandwidth for fast, |
| inside one 2Ux19" box. | | | | efficient and cost effective operation. The DB contains |
| DreamBox (DB) Objectives | | | | all the required elements for a full network path, |
| 1. Synergy - Include all the functions and components | | | | including Encoding, Switching, Routing, |
| of CCTV security system in one single box | | | | Fiber Optic Transceivers, Decoding and Transforming |
| 2. Reduce the integration time required for a complete | | | | to Analog and VGA Monitors in the control center or |
| solution | | | | other control rooms. |
| 3. Decrease the uncertainty involved in pre-planning | | | | Additional DreamBox Advantages |
| 4. Reduce the price of the overall CCTV security | | | | Simplified Integration |
| system, network and infrastructure cost | | | | Cable Reduction |
| 5. Minimize the installation time and cables/fibers | | | | DreamBox's all-in-one security concept ensures that all |
| required | | | | its components are completely integrated thereby |
| 6. Enable complete data and network redundancy | | | | dramatically reducing the amount of cabling required. |
| 7. Allow the sharing of resources between DB's within | | | | Physical Integration |
| a distributed topology | | | | DreamBox user friendly software replaces the |
| DreamBox Built-In Digital Video Recorder (DVR) | | | | physical connections required between cameras, |
| DreamBox, the smart digital video and audio recording | | | | players, recorders, matrices and management |
| solution for security applications, uses MPEG4 or H.263, | | | | systems. |
| state of the art video compression technology. Each | | | | Software Integration |
| DreamBox locally or over the network can record up | | | | DreamBox software is designed to free users from |
| to 30/25 | | | | the challenges typically faced in a security integration |
| (NTSC/PAL) Frames Per Second (FPS) on each of its | | | | process; including the integration of non-standard |
| 8 video inputs - providing full D1(4 CIF) video resolution | | | | protocols and the need for compatibility with older |
| while requiring far less storage space. | | | | versions (not to mentionthe reduction of the negotiation |
| The DreamBox is designed for high level, real-time | | | | phase between vendors). |
| recording, and allows for controlling the bit-rate, frame | | | | Modular & Simple Maintenance and Service |
| rate and resolution, giving the users a | | | | DreamBox scalable and modular all inclusive design |
| highlycustomizable solution. The variable frame rate for | | | | ensures simple and cost effective stock management |
| different zones in the same camera field-of-view | | | | and reduced maintenance costs. |
| results in a cost-effective solution for recording and | | | | Redundancy |
| storage of high frame rate with high resolution. The | | | | The backing up of data, such as video footage, is vital |
| superior technology of the DB, which includes smart | | | | to any CCTV installation. With this in mind, the built-in |
| archiving and smart bandwidth reduction algorithms, will | | | | RAID 1 storage unit allows for complete backup |
| substantially reduce storage requirements in high | | | | redundancy to any DreamBox connected to the |
| demand applications. | | | | network. |
| Additional Built-In Recording Features: | | | | No Central Server |
| -MPEG4 or H.263 video compression technology | | | | DreamBox does not require a central server to |
| - full D1 (4 CIF), 30/25 FPS (NTSC/PAL) per input | | | | operate. The units are connected in a closed loop |
| -Synchronized playback of audio and video | | | | system, which means there is no single point of failure. |
| -Localized and/or centralize archiving possibilities | | | | This further enhances the optimal fail safe features of |
| -Connect hundreds of distributed DB units andrecord | | | | the system. The closed loop design allows for the |
| thousands of channels simultaneously | | | | immediate detection of malfunctioning or cut cables, |
| -Configurable pre and post alarm per channel | | | | whileautomatically creating alternative routes. Parallel |
| -Storage reduction via variable frame rate for different | | | | processing and resource sharing allow DreamBox to |
| zones in the same camera field-of-view | | | | complete complex security tasks with ease and share |
| -Built-in hard discs (typical 500 GB) | | | | information between other DB's. |
| -Removable hard disc | | | | Linux Operating System |
| -Built-in RAID 1 redundancy | | | | Linux, which is the DreamBox operating system, |
| -Post Search algorithm for fast investigation process | | | | enables true multitasking operation which significantly |
| DreamBox Built-In Outdoor Video Motion Detection | | | | reduces computer downtime. |
| (VMD) | | | | Smart Algorithms |
| DreamBox's advanced embedded detection | | | | Smart Bandwidth Reduction Algorithm and Smart |
| capabilities and high speed video processing are | | | | Archiving Algorithm allow users to automatically reduce |
| combined to ensure detection under various weather | | | | their storage requirements. |
| conditions while dramatically reducing the false alarm | | | | Infrastructure Services |
| rate associated with outdoor VMD. | | | | DreamBox includes built-in infrastructure components |
| With up to 30 frames per second VMD processing | | | | and protocols which eliminate the requirement for |
| per channel (total of 120 FPS per unit), Dream Box | | | | dedicated infrastructure components. These services |
| excels in the detection of very fast movement. | | | | include RS232, TTL (in and out), and analog (in and |
| 27,000 detection cells enable the detection of very | | | | out). |
| small objects, and when combined with a | | | | Additional Applications |
| programmable 3D topographic map, can easily | | | | Other embedded security applications include: intercom, |
| distinguish between small objects and partially | | | | public address, voice evacuation, videophone and |
| concealed targets. DreamBox's embedded VMD | | | | alarm help points. |
| algorithm is Magal's next generation VMD algorithm. | | | | Network Topology |
| The algorithm was specifically designed for outdoor | | | | DreamBox units connected via a LAN Network, |
| applications and is capable of simultaneously detecting | | | | provide complete site coverage. The ring topology |
| and tracking several targets per camera. Intruders are | | | | allows for stream flow from point-to-point in two |
| displayed and tracked by a color path. The unique | | | | alternative routes, achieving inherent backup. Each |
| unattended object detection algorithm is an optional | | | | DreamBox can serve both as a CCTV field unit and |
| feature which allows for baggage detection, vehicle | | | | as a user workstation with no need for a dedicated |
| detection, intrusion detection and other content analysis | | | | viewing station. |
| scenarios. | | | | The DB distributed SQL database can initiate parallel |
| DreamBox Built-In Digital CCTV Matrix Switcher | | | | database query processing with individual DB's mining |
| DreamBox employs virtual audio and video connection | | | | their own databases - the combined results |
| capabilities for unlimited connection combinations. The | | | | immediately being displayed to the user. |
| built-in Matrix Switcher offers PTZ control over the | | | | DreamBox Architecture: |
| network with limited delays (80-250 ms), | | | | Flexible Transmission |
| programmable tours for switchingbetween cameras | | | | Multicast/Unicast/Broadcast - Multiple video |
| and color overlay over analog and VGA displays (full | | | | transmission options allow for optimal exploitation of |
| or quad). The DB generates alarms when there is a | | | | network bandwidth. |