AVer introduced Strategic Tracking with the release of the PTC500S Professional Auto Tracking Camera earlier this year. Strategic Tracking incorporates three uniquely designed target tracking configurations that allow for precision tracking for perfectly captured video in a variety of different shooting environments, without the need of a professional operator. If you’re interested in learning more about how auto tracking works and the future of its use in biometrics check out our interview with AVer Product Manager Longer Hung here.

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Matthew Hastings is the Global Marketing and Branding Strategist at AVer Information's Head Office in Taipei, Taiwan. Matthew works with our global teams to promote the AVer brand and help build unique strategies for AVer's full product lines of Unified Communication, Education, and Camera technologies.

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Required for any professional PTZ camera, motor design makes a big difference in the quality of your video. Designs of camera motors vary wildly from camera to camera and as the maximum zoom on cameras increase, specialty motors are required in order to ensure smooth and fluid video. Motors that are designed with a smaller step degree provide a better video experience and allow for fluid video at a higher zoom. You wouldn’t believe the difference between a 0.1° step and a 0.5° step motor (click the image above to see). So make sure when you are purchasing your next PTZ camera you make sure that you are getting a quality product by checking its motors step degrees.

Stage Tracking optimizes video capturing for superior tracking for events on stages and uses adaptive tracking algorithms to provide high-level tracking in obscuring lighting conditions. Stage Tracking lets users create a highly focused content box over the area in which they want their target to be captured. This focused content box provides cameras with exceptional tracking capabilities along a 2-D space.

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This is why we are always striving to provide new and innovative ways for your cameras to perform. Outfitting your communications networks and content creation devices with the latest technologies in video resolution and quality-of-life provide you with a better user experience, while also allowing you to provide your audience with a more engaging, professional looking product.

A2Z MOBILE-PC-3ix VMS Open-Platform Video Management System A2Z MOBILE-PC-3ix series if offered with leading VMS / NVR brand Software including those licensed and Unlicensed requirements. There are simply too many options to name them all, however to mention some popular choices for VMS NVR software vendors customers choose and A2Z provides ready to go include brands like Geovision GV-DVR, GV-VMS & GV-NVR, Senstar Symphony, Hanwha (FKA Samsung) WAVE plus as noted MANY others.

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The recent rise of auto-framing has brought more ease-of-use to users everywhere. Auto-framing enabled cameras can immediately identify all occupants of a meeting or group and with the touch of a button instantly adjust the cameras FOV to center everyone. Auto-framing allows users to begin capturing content or start a video conference fast. One of the biggest benefits that users can find is that auto-framing removes any need to fiddle with camera controls. Instantly fit your targets in view and begin your project.

Today, we thought it would be a good idea to see how some of the latest camera technologies are being implemented into your devices to provide you with a better product.

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The third tracking mode is the perfect setup for capturing content in education or business locations where multiple presentation boards are in use. Segment mode allows for 4 individual content boxes to be placed over the FOV. Once the target is set your camera will begin to track the target, but will only move between the preset content boxes when the target leaves and enters into a new box. This is a great way to capture content that might be shared on screens, boards, interactive flat panels, or projectors.

Superb Connectivity and Hardware Versatility:A2Z MOBILE-PC-3ix Open-Platform Rugged PC NVR and Video Management Systems provide such rich, highly modular abilities it may not be possible to cover every advantage they have in this description. Take example standard features like Dual GbE LAN with Wake-on-LAN and PXE Support or the ability to optionally add Cellular 4G LTE uplink with SIM slots and Antenna Connections, users can achieve high efficiency and cost effectiveness reducing the number of necessary devices to complete advanced systems. Another example of enabling efficient, sophisticated yet simplified hardware deployments users can select add-ons such as 4x RJ45 or M12 PoE+ (Power Over Ethernet 802.3at) Network LAN ports for simplified cabling to your standard or mobile IP Cameras or other PoE capable devices. Additionally, these Rugged NVRs come with 4x COM ports, 8x USB Ports (include. 2x 3.0 USB), 1x Standard Mic-in Jack, 1x Line-out (Speaker) Jack and an Isolated Digital I/O enabling all sorts of custom-tailored system applications. Also, the A2Z MOBILE-PC-3ix supports 2x 2.5" SATA HDDs including one removable 2.5" HDD bay for ample storage support and easy storage drive access not to mention RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 setup options. There is still more, produced in multiple chassis form factors, expanded chassis models offers support for full height PCI or PCIe x4 Cards with support for one or two added PCI or PCIe x4 Cards according to chassis selection.

A2Z MOBILE-PC-3ix Powerful Fanless NVR VMS Systems:The A2Z MOBILE-PC-3ix PC based NVR VMS systems utilize the Intel Broadwell series processors including i5 and i3 series as well as a Celeron option. The unit features CPU processor speeds ranging from 1.9Ghz to 2.1Ghz and 2.9Ghz (Celeron, i3 & i5 respectively) for the perfect balance in high performance yet low-profile design with impressively low power draw. The device accommodates up to 8GB DDR3 RAM and features Intel HD Graphics including HD display via dual HD outputs of the DVI and DP (display port) ultimately allowing up to triple display. Other beneficial features like m2 style SSD support with up to two m2 storage drives these systems allow dedicated OS (operating system) storage drives and still have additional storage options for optimal long-term performance plus excellent flexibility. Supplied with OS options like Windows 10 IoT Enterprise to Ubuntu Linux (also supports others like Windows 8, Windows 7, Linux kernel 3.X) these rugged PC NVRs are the open-platform choice of professionals for even the highest profile applications. The Device grants numerous standard features for best in class Rugged PC NVR VMS Systems while further granting among the richest set of options in a modular design. From attributes like rich on-board connectivity and adaptability to support for a wide array of industry IT standards the A2Z MOBILE-PC-3ix series Rugged and Mobile Network Video Recorders are the premium choice at competitive cost.

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True Fanless, Rugged, Mobile and Industrial Design: The A2Z MOBILE-PC-3ix Rugged PC NVR VMS Systems can provide hundreds of custom tailored, modular builds assuring users the widest range of adaptability in almost any environment. The unit’s cases are constructed from high quality aluminum and include a powerful integrated heatsink design with Fanless SOC CPU processor implementation and units are rated to handle extreme heat and cold with best in class -40° to 158° Fahrenheit operating range. Units feature cableless internal hardware design and are purpose built to grant superior anti-shock and anti-vibration resistance such as 50G, half-sine, 11 ms (w/SSD) or 5 Grms, 5 ~ 500 Hz, 1/2 hr/axis (w/SSD) respectively. These Mobile ready PC NVRs further include benefits ranging from Over-Voltage, Over Current and Reverse Polarity Protection with wide range DC power input from 9 to 48 volts. Even more units are available (not all configurations) with built-in Ignition Power Management System enabling convenient system power control with adjustable power on/off settings according to vehicle ignition state.

Wide Area Tracking allows for target tracking in a three dimensional region. This is perfect for large auditoriums or for classrooms where the tracked target may leave the front to interact with people or objects not directly on the stage. Wide Area Tracking even allows for the tracked target to be blocked by crowds and will pick tracking the target back up as soon as they become visible to the camera again.

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Camera technologies play an integral role in allowing us to communicate and share information across vast distances. It is also important when it comes to reaching potential audiences. In order for video communication or activities like streaming, broadcasting, or recording to be successful and have an impact on your audiences the quality and technology behind your video device is important.

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Facial recognition and identification technologies integrated in cameras are becoming more and more popular as industries and companies move further into ‘big data’. Traditionally ‘big data’ was seen only as your digital footprint, but as facial recognition has improved we are beginning to see your actual physical characteristics and actions be transformed into data called biometrics. This shift will play an integral role in the future of many industries and will most likely leave marketers with an unimaginable new play toy in the future.

A2Z MOBILE-PC-3ix NVR VMS Open-platform System is a truly versatile solution balancing high performance, high-grade and rugged small form factor PC design not to mention cost effectiveness. Perfect for mobile video security or surveillance systems and plenty more the unit is well equipped by default yet provides many optional perks. This Rugged PC based NVR VMS System operates Intel Broadwell Mobile Processors including options of Celeron, i3, and i5 series CPUs, it also allows up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, Supports Multiple displays, has a rich selection of connectivity as standard features and even more as optional modifications. The Rugged PC Recorder and Video Management System is purpose built to operate in harsh environments and is perfect for nearly any vehicle with all sorts of attributes like high anti-shock and anti-vibration ratings, built-in power protection as well as of course wide range DC power input. Not to overlook its adjustable, smart ignition system power control function option which can be critically important in mobile NVR VMS system applications. The A2Z MOBILE-PC-3ix series is outfitted with i5 or i3 (or MOBILE-PC-3C for Celeron) series CPUs and provides users a tough system that offers a vast selection of essential attributes as standard features and then allows numerous premium add-ons and configurations in a low profile, ultra-rugged, industrial and mobile PC design perfect for specialized fixed site and mobile surveillance systems.

Beyond just the benefits facial recognition can bring to ‘big data’ it also can bring in what we like to call ‘internal corporate data’. Facial recognition can be used by companies to see how often their equipment is being used. For example, if a company wants to see how much time, how often, and what team is using their video conferencing equipment, facial recognition can help them keep track of this and provide them with the data to make decisions regarding investments in new systems or maybe the need to add another system to free up more time for their employees.

Tammy Kao is the Product Marketing Specialist for the Camera Business Division at AVer Information's HQ in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Tammy is on an investigative journey to provide you with everything you need to know about camera technologies and how they can change the way you do business, broadcast your content, and stream video.

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Strategic Tracking consists of Wide Area, Stage, and Segment tracking modes. Each one of these brings a different benefit to your video capture. Let’s dissect each one of these modes and explore the benefits.