Version 7.0.5.0 Released date: 11/15/2005 | |  | Fixed: | | An issue with GV-Hybrid DVR Card when enabling "Text Overlay". Error in displaying the correct camera No. for the first recorded event (Camera16 was shown in first few frames for every camera) | | An issue with ViewLog. When users, with limited camera view right, accessed ViewLog while recording process was running, they could access all cameras for playback | | An issue with GV-800 4A Card where live audio noise occurred on WebCam and Center V2 |
| | |  | Changed: | | New .dll V1212 for GV-DSP G1 Card for smooth images | | Renew VeriSign digital signature for WebCam |
| Version 7.0.4.0 Released date: 08/19/2005 | |  | New: | | New features to Main System, including: | | | - | Support for GV-800 4A Card |
| | New features to ViewLog, including: | | | - | Support for full screen mode |
| | New features to remote applications, including: | | | - | Support for the Rotate function in MSView (for Microsoft Smartphone) and SSView (for Symbian Smartphone) applications |
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| | |  | Fixed: | | Screen freeze occurred in Directdraw Overlay when using the 6th series of nVIDIA GeForce VGA cards | | Driver's compatibility issue where you could not run the System when using GV-600 V2, V2.04 and V2.07 cards | | "Used Space" error in Advanced Backup when backing up more than 1500 recorded events | | Incomplete display of the ViewLog window upon restoring from a minimized position | | A rare issue caused by RSA encryption where remote applications of Center V2, WebCam, Remote Playback and Authentication servers could not be run | | The connectivity problem in MSView if not using Port 80 | | Failure to control more than one PTZ in I/O module using GV-Keyboard or GV-IR Remote Control |
| | |  | Changed: | | New driver V2.2.5.0 for GV-600 V2 cards |
| | |  | Improved: | | GV-Hybrid Card supports Watermark and Checksum functions | | GV-Hybrid Card supports Camera/Time stamps in live view and playback |
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Version 7.0.2.0 Released date: 06/24/2005 | |  | New: | | New features to Main System, including: | | | - | Support for GV-1120, GV-1240 and GV-1480 Card | - | New administrative options in Password Setup: Delete EventLog (deleting files from the Video Event list) and Execute DMBackup-Delete (deleting files from DMBackup) | - | Support for more PTZ models: Kampro K-ZC23, Chiper CPT-V9KRV, Minking Minking, Minking Yaan, GANZ ZC-S122, Elbex, JEC, TOA CC551, BOSCH TC700 & TC8560 |
| | New features to ViewLog, including: | | | - | Backup, Save AVI and Save BMP functions accessible in LAN ViewLog | - | Automatic refresh of the Video Event list in LAN ViewLog |
| | New features to remote applications, including: | | | - | PTZ Home, Auto Focus and Auto Pan functions available in Center V2 and WebCam | - | User accounts import and export in Authentication Server |
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| | |  | Fixed: | | An issue causing Quick Search to hang or respond slowly when searching from last transaction event of one date to the first transaction event of a new date | | An inconsistency between GV-DSP Card and GV-Capture Card, where transaction data were still running on the screen while the transaction already stopped | | A glitch causing ViewLog to hang when your PC did not install audio devices | | Failure to play backup CD in the computer with GMT minus time zone settings, i.e. US and Canada | | A problem where DMBackup could not back up the video files of 1280 x 1024 screen resolution | | A Hybrid DVR Card issue where frames of approximately one second lost after each video clip in the round-the-clock recording mode | | Failure to install the SSView program into Symbian smartphones | | Reverse display of images downloaded from Object Index on WebCam's RPB | | Failure of audio retrieval on WebCam's RPB |
| | |  | Changed: | | Removed case sensitivity for key words entered in Quick Search | | Remote E-Map supports up to 500 hosts, compared to the previous version with 10 hosts | | New driver V2.2.4.9 for GV-250, 600, 650, 750, 800 and 900 cards | | New driver V1.0.7.6 for GV-1000 cards |
| | |  | Improved: | | 12-screen divisions support with GV-DSP Card for live display | | Shorter repairing time at startup after GV-System unexpectedly shuts down |
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The new version 7.0 and its hardware is now available. The followings are the highlights of the key features. Authentication Server ---New Compared with previous version where you may need to setup passwords on each individual PC, you may now set up passwords for several DVRs from a single PC, using Authentication Server. The feature is extremely useful when you are managing several DVRs in a facility. Enhanced network security by RSA Encryption ---New You may apply RSA encryption to protect video data while sent over internet. The encryption could be applied in Webcam, VSM, RPB, and Center V2. Remote Monitoring Via Symbian and Microsoft Smartphone ---New You may now monitor surveillance sites through your Symbian and Microsoft Smartphone. The new version allows you to view live in JPEG on these two mobiles. More Video Resolutions to Support Audio Recording ---Enhancement The following resolutions now support audio recording and playback: 640x480 de-interlace (new), 720x480 de-interlace (new), 720x240 (new), 640x240, and 320x240. Same supports also to PAL standard: 720x576 de-interlace (new), and 720x288 (new). Higher Video Resolutions for Better Image Quality ---Enhancement More video resolutions are supported: 720x480, 720x480 de-interlace in NTSC, 720x240; 720x576, 720x576 de-interlace, and 720x288 in PAL. The resolutions also apply to applications such as Object Monitor, Object Index, and Object Counter. Easy Backup to DVD ---Enhancement It?s now possible to export video files to DVD and playback at your home DVD player! Our advanced backup program, designed to work with Windows XP, and Server 2003 burner software, allows you to backup video files directly to CD media. Export AVI Footage with Multiple Cameras Images ---Enhancement Compared to previous version where you could only export video files from one camera at a time, version 7.0 allows you to export video files from multiple cameras at once. You may now play back multiple cameras at once in Media Player (previously you could only play back one camera view at a time). Schedule to Connect to Center V2 ---Enhancement You may now auto connect to Center V2 by schedule. Support more PTZ Domes ---Enhancement More PTZ domes are supported: SAE DR-E588, and Kenko DMP23H1. Screen Resolution 1280x1024 ---Enhancement The version now supports 1280x1024 resolutions at main system, RPB, and Center V2. Save Video as EXE Files ---Enhancement Save video clips in EXE format so that user could auto-play the video file at a third-party player without the need to download the codec. Vital Sign Monitor Displays Storage Information ---Enhancement In Vital Sign Monitor you may read about storage information (e.g. availability of hard disk space) on each DVR. Video with Synchronized Audio in Webcam Remote Play Back ---Enhancement The feature allows you to view video with synchronized audio in Webcam RPB (remote playback). Introduction of New Hardware GV-Keyboard The GV-Keyboard is designed to support exclusively GeoVision DVR systems. Hybrid DVR Card (GV-MPEG2 Hard Compression Card) You may choose to purchase Hybrid DVR cards in addition to your GV-system. Each Hybrid DVR card (hardware compression card) gives 4 video and audio channels recording at resolution 720x480 (NTSC) or 720X576 (PAL) with low CPU usage. GV-HUB The device could help you in two ways. One is that it provides four RS-232 and four 485 ports so that one GV-system could now support up to 4 POS systems. Second is that the device serves as four GV-NETs. Upgrade to version 7.0 with USB Dongle Instead of using S1 chipset as in version 6.1, upgrade is made easier in version 7.0. Ask for a USB dongle if wish to upgrade to version 7.0 in GV-600, GV-650 and GV-800. Upgrades are possible only through authorized distributors. Virtual Demo Menu For our products online demo, click the link below. http://www.geovision.com.tw/002/Demo/flash/viewlet_menu_content.html
Highlights Version 6.1
Unattended Object Detection and Missing Object Detection ---New You may set the system so that when an object is left unattended for a set period of time at the surveillance scene, the system immediately sends alerts to proper authorities for prompt action. Another function offered by this feature is Missing Objection Detection - when an object is missing from the surveillance scene for a set period of time, the system also sends out alerts. Object Tracking and Zooming by PTZ Dome ---New The PTZ dome auto tracks and zoom-in on an object until it leaves the surveillance scene. (Note: This feature requires one stationary camera and one PTZ dome equipped with auto tracking feature). Backlight Compensation ---New You may now apply backlight compensation in View Log, in order to compensate dark images result from backlight. Image Size Indicator ---New Size of image may be effected due to different settings for video attribute (brightness, contrast, etc.) E-Map ---New E-map displays the monitoring area on an electronic map, where operator can easily locate cameras, sensors and alarms. The e-map may be set to pop-up with flashing icon, indicating a camera or an I/O device is being triggered. Video Fully Synchronize with Audio ---Enhancement Enhanced video and audio in real-time synchronization quality, live and in View Log. No delays as it may happen in certain models of previous version. Windows Lockup ---New Secure your PC while away from workstation. You may lock up the Windows Desktop by launching a customized GV-Desktop, under which operators are limited to run only GV-systems and the selected programs. When apply this feature, keyboard loses its control to Windows. For example, functions such as Ctrl+Alt+Del is now disabled.
Enlarged PTZ/IO Control Panel to support Touch-Screen Monitors ---New With bigger buttons you may now operate PTZ domes or I/O devices on a touch-screen. Starts the System Hidden ---New When select to start the system hidden, the system will reside at system tray when first start the system. It could be called out only if click the icon resides at system tray. Object Index ---New You may quickly find a desired video file at a glance! Compare to previous version where you may try your luck guessing on a date to spot a specific event, you may now glance one frame of each video file at once, and quick spot the event you want. Active and deactivate Various Alerts All At Once ---New Compare to previous version where you may individually enable or disable any of the alerts (hotline, e-mail, I/O module, or alarm notifications) once triggered, you may now enable or disable them in a single operation. Retrieve Only I/O-Triggered Events ---New Prevent any I/O-triggered video files being recycled. Due to their low occurrence, I/O-triggered events may be worthwhile to keep. When applying the feature, all the I/O-triggered events, unless removed manually, will be free from the typical recycle process. Flag Important Video Events in the View Log ---New You may flag important video events to prevent them from being recycled. When the system must recycle events for more storage space, those that are flagged will be skipped from the process. Hot Key Display Window from System Configuration Folder ---New The Hot Key display window provides a quick reference of most often used operations. The window may be recalled for Main System, View Log, and PTZ Control Panel from the system configuration. Displays Total Time, Frames and Sizes of a Video ---Enhancement Compare to previous version where you could only tell the start time of an event in the ViewLog event list window, you may now choose to display total number of frames in a video file, or size of the video file. This helps you better determine storage space required to back up the selected events. Express Hardware Installer ---Enhancement Compare to previous version where you may install hardware through several steps, the installer now detects model of your card and automatically selects corresponding driver for the model. Optional Screen Mode Options ---Enhancement Compare to previous version where a motion-triggered popup screen takes up the entire monitoring view, the new mode adds new layouts so that in the 8, 12, and 16 screen division mode, the pop-up only pops at the center of the view screen while all other camera views are still viewable. Auto PTZ Control Panel Switch ---Enhancement Compare to previous version where you have to manually select the PTZ Control Panel to match your PTZ dome models during operation, the system now recognizes the model and automatically calls out the corresponding panel as you switch to another PTZ dome. Export only Specified Period within a Video Footage ---Enhancement In the new version of View Log, you can export a specified timeframe within a video stream by dragging the time lines to assign the starting and ending time. SMS Alerts ---New In addition to e-mail and pager alerts, you may now send Short Message Service (SMS) through mobile when any of the following conditions occurs: video lost, I/O Module lost, I/O triggered and connection lost, abnormal system operation, intruder, missing object, unattended object, POS loss prevention, and disk full. The function is available in the main system, Center V2, and Vital Sign Monitor. New Accessories IR Remote Control Use IR Remote Control to operate frequently used operations, such as recording, playback, in Main system and View Log. Additional Input/Output Support to GV-NET/IO Card In previous version you have 4 input and 4 output in a GV-NET/IO card. With the new GV-12In and GV-12Out, you may extend the new GV-NET/IO card to a total of 16 input/output. New Applications Vital Sign Monitor (VSM) Vital Sign Monitor (VSM) applies to monitoring stations where multiple GV-systems are in use. VSM receives alerts in text messages, alarms, and/or output devices when any of the following alert condition occurs in a GV-system: video lost, I/O Module lost, I/O triggered and connection lost, abnormal system operation, intruder, missing object, unattended object, POS loss prevention, and disk full. Suitable to manage a large-scale security environment. This application is to be purchased additionally (not included in stardard package). Ask your sale for more information. Software-based GV-Data Capture The new application is released to support graphic mode POS, in addition to the text mode that is already available in the current GV-Data Capture box. To be purchased additionally. More Supports to POS Hide POS Transaction Data from the View Screen ---Enhancement You may choose to hide or show the POS transaction data on the view screen. POS Field Filter ---Enhancement In Live Log Brower, you may create a field titled with the keyword. Transactions, further filtered by conditions defined, will be displayed under the newly created field. Adding Cash Drawer Input Setting ---New You may link an input module to the cash drawer so that whenever the cash drawer is opened, a signal will be sent to the main system and the transaction will be log to the System Log for later retrieval.
| New Feature Highlights |  | | - PTZ Dome to Preset Position On Alarm Activation | | - Screen Pop-up on Motion or Alarm Activation | | - Main Screen View with Live Audio | | - Object Counting | | - Day-Night Recording Mode | | - Object Search | | - Thumbnail Search | | - Index Search | | - System Log | | - Twin DVR | | - Dynamic DNS Support | | - Managing Multiple Servers in a WebCam | | - Point of Sale (POS) Integration | | - Geo MPEG4 | | - Remote Access Log Database Over WebCam | | - Samsung SCC-641/643 PTZ Dome Support |
| | | | Major Features |  | - 640 X 480 recording and display resolution - Mpeg 4 / Wavelet compression technology - Motion detection, around the clock, and pre-schedule recording mode - Alarm to E-mail (Jpeg or text message) - Embedded I/O devices control - Embedded PTZ control panel - Build-in web server - Digital watermark authentication - Multi level passwords protection - Full screen display - Support dynamic IP address - Video lost detection - On screen video lost message - Support dual screen display - Video de-interlace filter - Video auto gain controller - Video scaling filter - Use Microfost Remote Desktop to control another GV-System - Mini-View display - AVI repair utility
| | | | Recording Mode |  | - Motion detection recording - Around the clock recording - Pre-schedule recording - Pre alarm and post alarm recording - Pre motion and post motion recording | | | | Camera Configuration |  | - Independent video brightness and contrast control - Selectable motion detection sensitivity and masking area for each camera. - Independent recording quality and frame rate adjustment. | | | | Remote Monitoring Software |  | - Remote View - IP Multicast - WebCam - Remote Playback system - Geo Center - G-View for Win CE PDA - i-Mode |
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