Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Security Camera Broadcasts to Your Cell Phone

Swann Brings Live Streaming Video Surveillance to Cell Phones with IP-3G ConnectCam 1000™

Wireless IP network camera allows users to view their security systems on their cell phones from anywhere in the world

Santa Fe Springs, Calif. – (August 27, 2008) – Swann Communications, the global leader in security monitoring solutions, is proud to announce their latest innovation in DIY security: IP-3G ConnectCam 1000™. This sleek, wireless network camera enables users to view video on their 3G cell phone from anywhere in the world. By housing the latest in surveillance technology in a slim, elegant enclosure, Swann has created an ideal security solution for anyone’s surveillance needs.

“For the first time ever, Swann customers will be able to monitor their homes, office and loved ones without being confined to their computers or televisions,” commented Guy Pithie, Swann Communication’s Vice President North America. “We pride ourselves on delivering the latest technologies to our customers. 3G mobile phone functionality and network connectivity afford Swann customers the flexibility of being able to view their surveillance system in a number of different ways.”

The IP-3G ConnectCam 1000™ features 4x digital zoom, 6 infra-red LED’s for night vision and an omni-directional microphone for audio surveillance. Both MPEG4 and MJPEG compression formats are supported to provide increased storage capacity. The camera can also be configured to record events either by motion detection or scheduled recording. All images can either be sent over email or uploaded to an FTP site.

The IP-3G ConnectCam 1000™ has a MSRP of $299.99 and is coming soon to Swann’s retail and online resellers.