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