A video server is a computer (also called a 'host') dedicated to delivering video online. The video server can be used in a number contexts, some of which include:
- News: providing short news video clips as part of a news website (such as CNN).
- Instruction: delivering course material in video format.
- Surveillance: deliver real-time video images of protected sites.
- Entertainment: deliver film trailers or music videos.
and many more.
In the surveillance context, a video server allows the conversion of any analog camera into a fully functional IP camera. It can stream digitised video over an office network in the same way that current IP cameras do. Video servers can also be connected via a modem for access over a phone or ISDN connection. With the use of a video server attached to an analog camera, all elements of an existing surveillance system can be upgraded and networked into a new IP surveillance system.
Last updated: 10-19-2005 16:35:25
