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The Central Monitoring Station (GV-CMS) structure includes four independently developed modules: GV-Center V2 (Pro), GV-Dispatch Server, GV-Vital Sign Monitor, and GV-Control Center. Each module has different functions and can be quickly deployed as part of the central monitoring infrastructure.


INTRODUCTION

The Central Monitoring Station program provides an overall central monitoring solution for high-profile security areas in commercial, industrial and residential use markets. Imagine how a security service center can utilize GeoVision Central Monitoring Station solution to manage its heavy task of DVR monitoring and surveillance in a casino for example. Numerous GV Surveillance Systems may be connected with hundreds of thousands of cameras and integrated with IR sensors, motion sensors, fire detectors, alarms, and POS systems. The complete and powerful network structure of the Central Monitoring Station will effectively reduce false alarms and efficiently dispatch the security guards to any gaming areas and the surroundings to relieve alerts.

THE CONCEPT OF GV-CMS

The Central Monitoring Station (GV-CMS) structure includes four independently developed modules: GV-Center V2 (Pro), GV-Dispatch Server, GV-Vital Sign Monitor, and GV-Control Center. Each module has different functions and can be quickly deployed as part of the central monitoring infrastructure.

The basic functions of these modules can be summarized as follows:

I. GV-Center V2 Pro module receives videos and messages, records, generates event logs, and sends notifications on alert conditions such as intrusion, fire, video lost, and system breakdown from 800 channels or 500 GV-Systems simultaneously.
II. GV-Dispatch Server module balances Center V2 Pro network load, distributes client DVR requests from 25,000 GV-Systems to 50 Center V2 Pro, views real-time events, and tracks Center V2 Pro and Dispatch event logs.
III. GV-Vital Sign Monitor module receives text alert messages from 1,000 client DVRs, outputs alarms, sends SMS or emails to designated people, monitors client DVRs’ storage space and online status.
IV. GV-Control Center module controls, configures, views live videos, records, plays back, and manages I/O devices from multiple client DVRs, for the purposes of IT maintenance and site surveillance.

These are the basic concepts and infrastructure of the modules for a central monitoring station. These modules provide powerful and reliable solutions to centrally manage numerous GV-Systems and efficiently deploy the central monitoring capability. Furthermore, they are cost-effective since they do not require any additional specialized hardware to run the servers.

 

Note:

1. Each GV-CMS module must be used independently in one single computer except the combined modules recommended:

  • Center V2 module
  • Dispatch Server module
  • Vital Sign Monitor (VSM) module
  • Control Center module
  • Dispatch Server + VSM
  • Center V2 + VSM

2. Although these four modules constitute a complete CMS structure, we do not recommend installing GV-Center V2 (Pro) and GV-Control Center modules on the same PC. Running GV-Center V2 (Pro) and GV-Control Center on the same PC may result in CPU overload error or system failure.

GV-Center V2 Pro

The GV-Center V2 Pro is a professional version of central monitoring software that brings multiple GeoVision GV Systems together into an integrated interface, allowing the operator to view live video images from maximal 800 channels at its multi-functional monitoring screen.

INTRODUCTION

The GV-Center V2 Pro is a professional version of Central Monitoring Station (CMS) software that can be installed in a CMS server. It brings multiple GeoVision GV-Systems together into an integrated interface, allowing the operator to manage several systems from one point of control. The GV-Center V2 Pro can manage 500 GV-Systems and receive video images from maximal 800 channels to its monitoring screen. On an alert condition, the GV-Center V2 Pro receives live images or event messages with attached video clips to correlate evidence of activity and instantly brings operator's attention.


BENEFITS OF USING GV-CENTER V2 PRO
Cost-effective
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Uses GV-Center V2 Pro software on current GV-System
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Saves cost compared to traditional matrix systems or alarm monitoring services
Time-effective
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Flexible control and management to 500 GV-Systems
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Helps security operator verify the nature of the alarm on the spot
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Fast to handle alert notifications
Relatively small manpower requirements
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Raises the effectiveness of security personnel by bringing potential threats to their attention
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Effectively reduces false alarms
Prescription for business security
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Panic-button support offers effective crime prevention for convenience store, gas station, and restaurant security
Strong Authentication with enhanced network security
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Utilized RSA encryption to protect the data security


FUNCTIONS

Most of the alerts can be verified in video evidence before the security guards are dispatched to the site. We have concluded 13 most frequent alert conditions in a security event (see diagram below). As soon as any of the alert conditions occurs, the GV-Center V2 Pro can automatically activate alarms to notify the operators or the designated authorities, such as security station. The security personnel can thus verify the nature of alarms on the spot and take proper actions. Meanwhile an SMS or e-mail message of alerts will be sent to the local GV-System subscriber or other authorities, such as school administrators. This mechanism of GV-Center V2 Pro and its security network can successfully reduce the probability of false alarms.


CASE DIAGRAM

CENTRAL MONITORING FEATURES
View live images from 800 channels of 500 GV-Systems
Receive live images on motion detection, alarm, I/O trigger, panic button activation
View GV-Systems server information
Two-way audio communication
Real-time I/O monitoring
Receive incident notifications
Quick search by key-word in backup ViewLog
Remote PTZ control
Remote I/O device control
Create, edit groups of GV-Center V2 Pro servers and subscribers
Keep track of GV-Syste's location ID, alarm status, and online status
Respond to alerts of video lost, motion detection, I/O module lost, I/O triggered, connection lost, subscriber login/logout, surveillance system abnormality, intruder, missing object, unattended object, POS loss prevention, and disk full
Send notification via alarms, SMS, and e-mails
Logon to SMS server at startup
Avoid connection failure
1024x768 or 1280x1024 resolution
Live or attached videos at 320x240 / 640x240 / 640x480
Single monitor screen divisions: 6/15/24x, 6/12/24x
Dual monitors screen divisions: 9/25/36x; 9/20/42x
Dual monitor support: one for live videos display, the other for event lists

EVENT LIST FEATURES
Display 7 types of event messages: alarm, video attachment, connection status, motion detection, subscriber login/logout history, system status, and module trigger
Video attachable files by event
Full event lists for quick search
Backup in Access format for later retrievals
Flag bookmarks for the highlight of important events
Event Log Filter as a search engine

RECORDING FEATURES
Auto record video events
Pre-alarm and post-alarm recording on attachment mode
Attachment mode record by motion and I/O trigger
Receive video attachment on each event
Recycle feature: Delete old file for non-stop recording

GV-Center V2

Compared to the professional version of GV-Center V2 Pro software, GV-Center V2 is a free standard version that comes with the installation CD of GV-Series software, allowing the operator to view live video images from maximal 80 channels at its multi-functional monitoring screen.

INTRODUCTION

While GV-Center V2 Pro is a professional version for a large central monitoring network such as alarm services companies or chain stores, GV-Center V2 is a standard version that comes with the installation CD of GV-Series software free of charge. It is suitable for a smaller security monitoring network for residential environment. The GV-Center V2 has all the same good features with GV-Center V2 Pro.


GV-CENTER V2 VS. GV-CENTER V2 PRO

GV-Center V2

Manages 5 GV-Systems and receives images from max. 80 channels
Suitable for a smaller security monitoring network, e.g. residential environment
Free software
Economical and standard

GV-Center V2 Pro

Manages 500 GV-Systems and receives images from max. 800 channels
Suitable for a large CMS network, e.g. alarm services, chain stores
Paid software
Value added and professional


FUNCTIONS

Most of the alerts can be verified in video evidence before the security guards are dispatched to the site. We have concluded 13 most frequent alert conditions in a security event (see diagram below). As soon as any of the alert conditions occurs, the GV-Center V2 can automatically activate alarms to notify the operators or the authorities designate, such as security station. The security personnel can thus verify the nature of alarms on the spot and take proper actions. Meanwhile an SMS or e-mail message of alerts will be sent to the local GV-System subscriber or other authorities, such as school administrators. This mechanism of GV-Center V2 and its security network can successfully reduce the probability of false alarms.


CASE DIAGRAM

CENTRAL MONITORING FEATURES
View live images from 80 channels of 5 GV-Systems
Receive live images on motion detection, alarm, I/O trigger, panic button activation
View GV-Systems server information
Two-way audio communication
Real-time I/O monitoring
Receive incident notifications
Quick search by key-word in backup ViewLog
Remote PTZ control
Remote I/O device control
Create, edit groups of GV-Center V2 servers and subscribers
Keep track of GV-System's location ID, alarm status, and online status
Respond to alerts of video lost, motion detection, I/O module lost, I/O triggered, connection lost, subscriber login/logout, surveillance system abnormality, intruder, missing object, unattended object, POS loss prevention, and disk full
Send notification via alarms, SMS, and e-mails
Logon to SMS server at startup
Avoid connection failure
1024x768 or 1280x1024 resolution
Live or attached videos at 320x240 / 640x240 / 640x480
Single monitor screen divisions: 6/15/24x, 6/12/24x
Dual monitors screen divisions: 9/25/36x; 9/20/42x
Dual monitor support: one for live videos display, the other for event lists

EVENT LIST FEATURES
Display 7 types of event messages: alarm, video attachment, connection status, motion detection, subscriber login/logout history, system status, and module trigger
Video attachable files by event
Full event lists for quick search
Backup in Access format for later retrievals
Flag bookmarks for the highlight of important events
Event Log Filter as a search engine

RECORDING FEATURES
Auto record video events
Pre-alarm and post-alarm recording on attachment mode
Attachment mode record by motion and I/O trigger
Receive video attachment on each event
Recycle feature: Delete old file for non-stop recording

GV-Control Center

The GV-Control Center provides the security service department with one point of control to all the networked GV-Systems and I/O devices. It features remote DVR configuration, matrix view, remote ViewLog, I/O Central Panel, and Remote Desktop.


INTRODUCTION

The GV-Control Center software is an integrated security management system that provides a handy tool to maintain central monitoring station operation. GV-Control Center introduces a comprehensive solution that provides center operators with time efficiency to control networked GV-Systems and I/O devices. With GV-Control Center, multiple GV-Systems and I/O devices within a DVR server farm can be managed and maintained efficiently to enhance their monitoring performance and ensure smooth operation.


MAIN FEATURES
The Control Center's features and capabilities include the followings.
Remote DVR Configuration: Full control of local DVR settings
  The Remote DVR facilitates the administrator to remotely configure local GV-System’s specific settings from one single workstation. When the Remote DVR is on the run, the local GV-System loses its full control of the DVR operations and the Control Center takes full control of the configuration.
Remote Desktop: Remote access to local DVR desktop
  When the Remote Desktop is on the run, the Control Center will receive the same desktop view of local DVR. In the meantime, the security administrator can remotely control the local GV-System's full operations and even configure Windows operation system of the networked GV-System at low bandwidth.
Digital Matrix View: Remotely monitor, record and playback from 256 cameras
  The Matrix View is a single display where videos from a group of maximum 64 cameras will be displayed, e.g. groups of office area cameras, exit cameras, or street cameras. The GV-Control Center supports up to 4 Matrix View displays with 256 cameras on four monitors at a time. Depending on various surveillance needs, the center operator can open 4 Matrix View displays simultaneously to view more videos from different DVRs. Each Matrix View supports live monitoring, recording and video playback.

Remote ViewLog: Playback of recorded videos from local GV-Systems
  The Remote ViewLog function enables playback of all video archives from different GV-Systems. The security administrator can utilize this Remote ViewLog to save video clips for future event retrieval or for video evidence.
I/O Central Panel: Group, manage and remotely configure I/O devices
  The Control Center provides a useful I/O Central Panel for the security administrator to remotely manage all I/O devices connected with GV-Systems. Administrators can group function-related I/O devices together for ease of control, e.g. groups of IR sensors, alarms, or fire exits. In case of building fire, for example, the Control Center can trigger all alarms on the networked GV-Systems and force opening all the fire exits or water spray systems at the same time.

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