New from Swedish network video product company Axis Communications, version 2.1 of the AXIS Camera Companion. It’s software for use in installations of 16 cameras or less. Peter Friberg, Axis’ Director of System and Services, says: “With thousands of cameras installed every week this shows that users really appreciate the simplicity and the superb HDTV image quality offered by AXIS Camera Companion.”
The new version includes support for 360 degree overview recording with de-warping when zooming into the image. This allows users to use Axis’ 360 degree fixed dome HDTV cameras, providing overview and details with only one camera; see film on Youtube:
The new release also includes support for installation of a Network-Attached Storage (NAS) when more storage capacity is needed. A set-up wizard makes it possible to install any NAS brand to the system, and One-Click NAS configuration is available for selected brands.
Peter Friberg adds: “We know that easy operation of the system from anywhere is important to our customers. To complete the system, we have close cooperation with our partners to broaden and improve our selection of mobile viewing apps. With this release the existing apps are updated and new ones introduced.”
AXIS Camera Companion does not require a central recording device – a digital video recorder (DVR), network video recorder (NVR), or even a computer. All images are recorded onto a standard SD memory card in each camera, and the cameras keep recording even if the network fails. The cameras are powered over the network, hence no need for separate power cables. Existing analogue cameras can be integrated via video encoders. Further features of Camera Companion 2.1 include:
• Multi-view streaming for multi-megapixel cameras
• Search filter for navigation to different sites
• Visual system status notification
• Windows 8 touch screen support
• Third-party apps for viewing live and recorded video from EyeSpyFX and BrightSentry
• One-click configuration for NAS units from QNAP
The new AXIS Camera Companion 2.1 software client is available for free download from http://www.axis.com/products/cam_companion_software/index.htm
The cameras are available through Axis’ security installation and system integration partners. A majority of Axis network cameras and video encoders with firmware 5.40 or later support AXIS Camera Companion.
For a complete list of the supported products, see: http://www.axis.com/products/cam_companion_software/supported.htm
