Home Security Cameras Info

Surveillance systems and surveillance cameras have been around for quite some time, reaching as far back as 1965 when police used to surveil certain public locations. The popularity of this crime prevention technique increased and quickly spread to other cities. At this early stage, there was no video - only CCTV (closed circuit television) security systems, which needed constant viewing.

Once videocassettes entered the picture in the 1970’s, security video surveillance really took off. Security video could be used as evidence in a myriad of ways, other than just law enforcement. Video taken by security cameras was soon introduced in divorce proceedings, traffic control, underground train systems as well as business and home needs.

Certain businesses considered susceptible to crime benefited considerably from the introduction of surveillance security systems, such as banks, convenience stores, liquor stores and gas stations.

Private citizens benefited as well, introducing home security systems into their place of residence. Additionally, legally, a private citizen could now introduce security video as a form of evidence, such as capturing a cheating spouse or using a home surveillance system to videotape an abusive parent.

The insurance industry is another arena that utilized surveillance systems to their advantage, debunking wrongful workman’s compensation or fraudulent accident cases.

Then came the Charged Coupled Device camera (CCD) that revolutionalized security surveillance systems. The CCD used microchip technology that enabled the security video cameras to record security video in low light and night.

Next came digital multiplexing which allowed several security cameras to record at once and also included handy features such as “motion only” and “time lapse.”

By the mid 1990’s (and after the first attack on the World Trade Center in 1993) security surveillance systems became considerably more commonplace. From ATMs to major sports events, security surveillance systems were here to stay.

Once digital video came into play, security surveillance systems became more cost efficient and the quality of the captured images improved drastically. In addition, the security video could be stored more easily by compressing and placing on hard drives.

Home security cameras became even more popular, as more women entered the workforce. Their homes could be protected from a devious nanny or babysitter with a well-placed home security camera. These surveillance cameras became smaller and easier to install as well.

Of course, the most formative event that boosted the use of surveillance security systems was 9/11 and the attack on the World Trade Centers. This event alerted even the most skeptical home or business owner that they too may need a surveillance system that would offer business and home security.

And today, the Internet boom has allowed the business or home security consumer to watch security video quickly, easily and remotely from any computer with Internet access. On top of that, the quality of the security video is outstanding. Cell phone recording has added to the ability to create your own surveillance system, with the click of a button.

We’ve come along way. Home security cameras are now easily to install and cost-effective, especially with the addition of wireless security cameras. Surveillance systems are prevalent in today’s world and can be as accessible as your cell phone.