Video surveillance systems are growing very rapidly as government, businesses and individuals alike have discovered that surveillance systems are the most effective tool that serves the following multiple purposes:

• Monitors processes at factories, particularly in hazardous environments

• Monitors traffic and collect data

• Deters crime and protect people and property

• Solves crimes and disputes

• Helps convict criminals

• Provides evidences against fraudulent claims and frivolous lawsuits

• Verifies alarms (fire and burglary)

• Watches out for loved ones including kids & seniors at home or care facilities

When video systems relied on the old analog technologies, image qualities were generally in black/white and grainy.  They were not too helpful for identifying offenders.  However, digital technologies have revolutionized the video surveillance industry.  The new crisp and sharp color images, delivered through cables or wireless waves, to local and remote destinations, have made cameras and digital video recorders the top choice for capturing happenings around us.  Alarms alone are no longer sufficient in preventing crimes as police and individuals increasingly ignore them.  Surveillance videos have undisputedly become the best friend to enforcement officers, helping solve crimes such as theft, vandalism, kidnapping, murders, trespassing, etc. 

Cypress can custom-configure video surveillance systems for specific applications, such as:

(A) Point-of-Sale (POS) Integration

Whenever and wherever cash changes hands, theft may occur.  Store owners, particularly owners of chain stores, cannot possibly stand at the cash drawer all the time to prevent theft by customers and employees.  Cypress offers a great solution by integrating your POS system into the digital surveillance system.

1. Video out from the camera near the cash register goes to video in on the Cypress Text Inserter. The camera has a clear view of the cashier, customer and the register area

2. Transaction data entered into the cash register is copied through RS-232 printer interface or an additional interface module to the Cypress Text Inserter

3. The combined images go to the DVR

4. The combined images, with videos feeding from the camera as background, detailed cash register transaction data are displayed on the monitor locally or through the internet

5. An optional feature provides 2 hard alarm outputs to trigger alarming DVRs for Exception Reporting and Recording

(B) Preschools, Daycare Centers, Schools, Retirement Homes, etc.

Parents want to watch their kids at preschools, daycare centers, arts classes, etc. to make sure the kids are behaving  and are not mistreated by others.  Schools also want to monitor teachers and assistants and avoid any allegations of neglect or abuse by parents.  The same is true for seniors staying at retirement homes.  The surveillance system of Cypress with Remote View Technology through the Internet, if installed at these institutions, provides peace of mind to both administrators and customers.  They also deter and help solve crimes.   Administrators can collect monthly fees of $1 to $5 from customers that want online viewing of their loved ones at these facilities.  Revenues from monthly viewing fees will not only pay for the costs of the surveillance system, but they will also represent a source of additional recurrent income for the facilities.   

(C) Homes (including Nanny CAM)

Cypress has video surveillance system for home protection including kids' rooms, driveway, backyards, etc.  Cypress also has Nanny CAM to make sure that your housemaids or babysitters are doing their work instead of relaxing on your sofa or taking a nap on your own bed!  Depending on what you have, VCR, broadband connection, wireless network or none of the above, Cypress will custom design the most cost-effective system to protect your ultimate sanctuary: your home.

(D) Factories, Buildings, Offices