Samsung's new firmware for its IP network cameras reduces bandwidth consumption

Samsung Techwin has made an update of its firmware to reduce the requirements of bandwidth and video storage of its IP network cameras, Domes and encoders.

The software engineering team of Samsung Techwin has designed improvements to its version of the H.264 image compression method, that reduce the bit rate required to transmit high-quality images from your high-definition cameras.

"Before our Full HD models of 3 megapixels needed a bit rate of 10 mbps, now they only require 3 Mbps to ensure that there are no latency issues or distortions affecting video quality when users have configured the cameras to capture images at the highest resolution possible.", comments Tim Biddulph, IP Product Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd.

This reduction in speed requires lower bandwidth consumption for an effective video surveillance system. In addition, Dynamically adjusts the transmission bit rate and compression settings based on the level of activity captured by the camera.

"There is no need to transmit high-quality images of an empty building or a parking lot at night.. However, When activity occurs, it must be transmitted. Our firmware update automatically takes this into account and adjusts camera settings, achieving a more effective and efficient use of available bandwidth", clarifies Tim Biddulph.

The update of this firmware is operative in almost all Samsung Techwin IP network camera and can be downloaded for free from the web page manufacturer's.

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