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A
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ActiveX
(A Microsoft open technology for Windows-based applications)
Refers to the entire COM framework of Microsoft, but is now commonly used to refer to ActiveX controls implemented based on standard COM interfaces for object linking and embedding.
ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
AES (Automatic Electronic Shutter) Automatic Electronic Shutter The sensor automatically adjusts sensitivity according to the light source in the lighting field.
AF (Auto Focus) Auto Focus The camera lens can automatically adjust to capture the focus of the image.
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) Automatic Gain Control Due to low light conditions, when the signal strength falls below preset values, the video signal is amplified by electronic circuitry.
API (Application Program Interface) Application Programming Interface The convention for connecting different components of a software system.
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Address Resolution Protocol Queries the target device's MAC address through the IP address of the target device to ensure smooth communication.
AutoIRIS Automatic Aperture The camera automatically adjusts the aperture lens.
AVI (Audio Video Interleave) A multimedia format A multimedia file format from Microsoft, containing audio and video data in a standard container that can be played simultaneously.
AWB (Automatic White Balance) Automatic White Balance Used in digital cameras to automatically compensate for the type and condition of lighting when capturing scenes.
B
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BLC Backlight Compensation Automatically adjusts aperture functions during backlight photography to correct the phenomenon of the illuminated subject appearing dark.
BNC BNC Connector
Broadband Broadband A popular term used to describe high-speed data transmission. For networks, this defines that transmission methods share the same carrier for two or more signals.
C
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CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) Charge-Coupled Device An integrated circuit with numerous arranged capacitors capable of sensing light and converting images into digital signals.
CIF (Common Intermediate Format) Common Image Transfer Format A commonly used image transfer format in video conferencing with a resolution of 352 x 288 pixels, supporting video transmission up to 30 frames per second, compliant with ITU H.261 video conferencing data transmission protocol.
CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor A type of image sensor found in digital cameras. CMOS chips are simpler and cheaper to produce than CCD chips but do not match the quality of traditional images.
Codec Codec A device that converts analog audio and video signals into digital signals for transmission and converts received digital signals back into analog formats.
CPU (Central Processing Unit) Central Processing Unit One of the main devices of a computer, primarily responsible for interpreting computer instructions and processing data within computer software.
CS-mount A standard for mounting lenses on cameras, with a distance of 12.5mm from the sensor to the lens.
D
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dB Decibel Used to measure the intensity of sound, widely used to measure the ratio between two quantities.
DDNS
(Dynamic Domain Name Service, It works with dynamic IP addresses)
Dynamic Domain Name System A system that resolves domain names to dynamic IP addresses.
De-Interlacing De-Interlacing A method of converting interlaced (i.e., interlaced scan) image signals into progressive scan image signals.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol for automatically allocating dynamic IP addresses to individual devices on a local area network.
DI (Digital Input) Alarm Input Can be used to trigger alarms or any events.
DNS (Domain Name System) Domain Name System Translates internet domain names and hostnames into corresponding IP addresses, operating only with static IP addresses.
DO (Digital Output) Alarm Output Triggers output alarms.
D-SUB
(D-sub is used to indicate the type of connector for the VGA interface)
A type of interface Used to connect VGA connectors.
E
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Encoder Encoder A device that encodes digital streams into a transmittable format, converting individual signals into composite signals.
Ethernet Ethernet A networking technology for local area networks, also used in wireless local area networks.
F
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FCC (Federal Communications Commission) (United States) Federal Communications Commission Responsible for regulating television and radio broadcasting, satellite and cable television transmission, and telegraphic communications.
Focal Length Focal Length The distance between the lens and the focus, expressed as f, e.g., f 2.4 to 24 millimeters.
Frame Rate
(The rate at which video frames are displayed on a monitor per second)
Frame Rate A measure of the number of video frames displayed per second on a monitor; the frame rate for PAL format is 25 fps, and for NTSC format, it is 30 fps.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) File Transfer Protocol A standard protocol for transferring files over a network.
Full-duplex Full Duplex Allows simultaneous two-way transmission, receiving and sending audio. This communication mode is similar to a telephone conversation.
G
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Gateway Gateway A device that connects two different network systems.
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) Graphics Interchange Format The GIF format is commonly used on the internet due to its efficient compression method.
GUI (Graphical User Interface) Graphical User Interface A computer operating user interface displayed in graphical form.
H
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Half-duplex Half Duplex Data can be transmitted bidirectionally but not simultaneously, similar to a walkie-talkie.
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) Hypertext Markup Language A markup language designed for "creating web pages and other information viewable in web browsers."
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) Hypertext Transfer Protocol The request protocol between client and server.
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) Secure version of HTTP A web protocol used to encrypt and decrypt user page requests and the page requests returned by the server.
Hub Hub A device that concentrates multiple communication cables.
I
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ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) Internet Control Message Protocol If errors occur in TCP/UDP/IP protocols, ICMP is used to send error messages.
IEEE 802.11 Common Standard for Wireless LANs A standard defined by IEEE for wireless network communication. Defines the management of packet traffic between wireless devices and supports transmission speeds of up to 2Mbps.
IP (Internet Protocol) Internet Protocol The primary network layer protocol used on networks, defining how data is transmitted across networks or systems.
IP Waterproof Rating (IP66 - IP68) IP Waterproof Rating
IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4) Internet Protocol version 4 IPv4 uses a 32-bit address and is the first widely used version.
IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) Internet Protocol version 6 An updated version of IPv4, with IPv6 addresses expressed in 32 hexadecimal digits.
IR Cut Filter Infrared Filter A color filter that blocks infrared light to enhance color clarity.
IRIS Iris, Aperture A component used to control the size of the lens opening, managing depth of field, lens imaging quality, and controlling light intake in coordination with the shutter.
J
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JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A type of image compression format, although this compression is lossy.
K
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kbps (kilobits per second) Bit Rate A unit of network connection speed. 1 kbps = 1,000 bits/second.
L
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LAN (Local Area Network) Local Area Network A communication network that serves users within a limited geographic area.
Len Lens
Linux
Lux Lux The international unit of illuminance, 1 lux = the brightness of 1 candle.
M
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mbps (megabits per second) Megabit Rate A unit of network connection speed. 1 mbps = 1,000,000 bits/second.
Megapixel Megapixel Used to represent the pixel components of images captured by a camera.
MJPEG (Motion JPEG) A type of video compression format where each frame is encoded using JPEG compression.
Modem Modem An electronic device that modulates digital signals onto analog carrier signals for transmission and demodulates received analog signals to obtain digital information.
Motion Detection Motion Detection Used to trigger motion events, allowing for customizable detection windows, names, sensitivity, and percentages.
MPEG-4 A set of compression coding standards for audio and video information.
N
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Network Connectivity The material and logical connections between computers and network devices, such as Ethernet or LAN.
NTP (Network Time Protocol) Network Time Protocol A network protocol that synchronizes the clocks of two computers using packet exchange.
NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) (United States) National Television Standards Committee A video display standard where NTSC uses 525 television lines per image and a refresh rate of 30 frames per second.
O
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Optical Zoom Optical Zoom Enlarges image size by adjusting the lens, magnifying the image without distortion.
OSD (On-Screen Display) On-Screen Display
P
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PAL (Phase Alternating Line) Image Display Standard
PAN Panning
Pictures-in-Picture Picture-in-Picture
Pixel (Picture Element) Pixel The basic unit of image display.
PnP (Plug-and-Play) Plug-and-Play Refers to the ability to automatically detect and configure system resources when a new external device is added to a computer, without needing to reconfigure or manually install drivers.
POE (Power over Ethernet) Power over Ethernet A technology that transmits power to devices over twisted pair cables in an Ethernet network.
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) Point-to-Point Protocol Typically used to establish a direct connection between two nodes.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) Ethernet Point-to-Point Protocol A point-to-point protocol on Ethernet that encapsulates PPP within Ethernet frames.
Progressive Scan Progressive Scan A method where the image sensor continuously retrieves the value of each pixel in the sensor, scanning each line of the image to generate a full-frame image.
Proxy Server Proxy Server A server that provides clients with indirect access to other network services.
PSI (Pollution Standards Index) Pollution Standards Index An indicator of air pollution conditions.
Q
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QCIF (176x120 pixel) A common image transfer format with a resolution of 176 x 144.
Quad View Quad View Displays images recorded by four cameras on one screen simultaneously, with each image occupying 1/4 of the display area.
R
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Rackmount Server Rackmount Server
RAM (Random Access Memory) Random Access Memory Internal memory that exchanges data directly with the CPU, also called primary memory.
Resolution Resolution Used to determine the print size of an image; changing the resolution does not affect image quality or file size.
RH (Relative Humidity) Humidity The percentage ratio of the partial pressure of water vapor to the saturated vapor pressure in a gas.
ROM (Read-Only Memory) Read-Only Memory A type of semiconductor memory that cannot be changed or deleted once data is stored.
Router Router A network device that forwards packets to their destinations across networks, a process known as routing.
RS485 International standard number for asynchronous serial communication hardware specifications Data transmission signals are serially transmitted one bit at a time, and the 0/1 data bits are represented by the relative voltage levels between two signal wires.
RTCP (Real-Time Control Protocol) Real-Time Control Protocol
RTP (Real-Time Transport Protocol) Real-Time Transport Protocol
RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) Real-Time Streaming Protocol A multimedia streaming protocol used to control audio or video streams.
S
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S/N Ratio (Signal to Noise Ratio) Signal to Noise Ratio
Sensor Sensor
Server Server A computer program that provides services to other computer programs and their users.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The main protocol for sending emails between servers on the internet.
SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol
T
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TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) Transmission Control Protocol
Thin Server Thin Server
Tilt Tilt To rotate the camera upward or downward.
TVL (TV Lines) TV Lines Used to define the resolution of analog cameras.
U
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UDP (User Datagram Protocol) User Datagram Protocol A type of connectionless transport protocol.
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Universal Plug and Play A network protocol configuration that allows devices to be added or removed even when powered on.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Universal Serial Bus Interface A plug-and-play interface for connecting computers and peripheral devices.
V
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Vandal-Proof Vandal-Proof Completely prevents damage to cameras from external forces, making them suitable for outdoor surveillance.
Varifocal Lens Varifocal Lens A type of lens with variable focal lengths that can be adjusted manually.
Video Encoder Video Encoder Refers to two algorithms that work together for compression and decompression.
VPN (Virtual Private Network) Virtual Private Network A common communication method for connecting private networks used by medium to large enterprises or groups.
W
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WAN (Wide Area Network) Wide Area Network A network consisting of many local area networks across a large geographic area, such as the internal networks of a large company that connects branches in different locations.
Weather-Proof Weather-Proof Protects cameras from adverse environmental conditions.
Web Server Web Server A server within the World Wide Web.
WLAN (Wireless LAN) Wireless Local Area Network A local area network connected via wireless links.
X
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Z
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Zoom Lens Zoom Lens A composite lens type.

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