51 IntroductionIP cameras are a new generation of product that combines analog and IPvideo technology. IP cameras can compress and encrypt video and audiosignals and then send it to remote terminals through the Internet with its built-inprocessor and web server. With an IP address, users can use the standardInternet Explorer browser to view the cameras in real-time, monitor targets,manage and store video & audio, as well as control a PTZ camera remotely.As a new generation of products in security, IP cameras share the samefunction as analog cameras, such as auto white balance, auto shutter speed,AGC, auto backlight compensation, etc. On the other hand, IP cameras alsosupport remote access through the internet, and they support multi-userviewing functions. Some IP cameras are even able to extend to both analogand digital signals.The core of the IP camera series is the 32Bit RSIC with standard MJPEGcompression format, CMOS image sensors, auto white balance and backlightbalance, Internet Explorer compatibility, smart phone accessibility, andcentralized monitor interface management. In general, these cameras host avariety of functions that can serve a number of users depending on their usagerequirements and conditions.2 Features2.1 High-Quality Monitoring Via NetworkYou can monitor a high-quality live image from the camera using a Webbrowser on a computer connected to a Wi-Fi network. The maximum framerate is 20 fps. The number of users that can view live videos from one cameraat the same time is limited by the internet connection where the camera islocated. The camera supports MJPEG video compression formats (videocodecs), which makes video footage clearer, smaller, and smoother.2.2 Remote-Controllable High-speed Pan and Tilt Mechanism