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Compro will introduce smartConnect Video Surveillance Technology at ISC West 2011

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Written by Jasmine Ko
Tuesday, 22 March 2011 14:26
2011 marks the second year of Compro's attendance at the ISC West show. Today, we are giving you a preview of one of Compro’s major themes at the ISC West 2011 – smartConnect technology, featured on Compro IP series network cameras. Why smartConnect? One of the key obstacles to the wide-spread adoption of IP-based surveillance camera system is the often complex and difficult-to-manage network routing issue. Over the years, home and SMB (small and medium businesses) users have been demanding an easy-to-use solution that requires zero router configuration. The smartConnect technology is Compro’s answer to consumers who want an IP camera that simply works out of box. The technology adopts an intelligent networking engine powered by Seedonk to eliminate the complicated router configurations for good and provides consumers with simple plug-and-play setup. So now whenever they buy a Compro IP camera with smartConnect, they can simply connect the cables, installs the software, and immediately the camera kicks in and starts providing anytime, anywhere surveillance. Technology Advantages Compro smartConnect technology is built on a versatile Seedonk platform which comprises Seedonk IM client, Seedonk mobile client, and Seedonk web client, all of which help Compro IP cameras stand out from the pack. The Seedonk IM client works like an instant messenger and lets users use one master ID/password to log on to and manage multiple cameras, saving them the hassle of remembering every camera’s IP address. The Seedonk web client works on all popular web browsers on the market. The Seedonk iPhone and Android app bring consumers a unique mobile monitoring experience at no additional cost. Furthermore, as the technology uses a cloud server to facilitate the connection and viewing of IP cameras, cloud-based surveillance applications are in the realm of possibility. The technology’s proprietary communication protocol and data encryption support also makes it highly secure and reliable. Practical Applications Compro IP cameras with smartConnect offer a sea of viable real-world applications. They can secure properties and communities, record and broadcast life’s important moments, bridge the communication between people, and help companies attract more business, just to name a few. For instance, smartConnect can be transformed into powerful car theft prevention tool. How? The ease to use of smartConnect cameras lets car owners effortlessly set up cameras to remotely monitor their garage 24/7. Parents can also use the technology to keep an eye on their teen drivers. When a teenager gets on the road, the onboard Compro IP camera, when equipped with 3G connectivity, can livefeed the interior view of the vehicle to the parents’ smartphone. And in case anything unexpected happens, the camera can capture high-quality video evidence later used to distinguish responsibility. SmartConnect can also be a convenient tool to share our joyful moments with loved ones. Got family members or friends who cannot be at your wedding? The technology allows you to set up a wireless camera with ease and broadcast the wedding on the Internet. With a simple mouse click, your relatives, friends, and Facebook buddies the world over can watch you walk down the aisle with that blissful look on your face. The technology can also no doubt be used to promote business for companies. For examples, a restaurant can easily set up cameras using smartConnect and let frequent diners check whether their favorite seat is still available. A beauty salon can use the technology to stream the video of fabulous hair stylist working magic on customers on its website. A parking lot owner can set up smartConnect cameras to let customers look for available spot in advance and then let them monitor their car on smartphones while they are shopping. Still, the technology has much untapped potential and countless new applications are waiting to be discovered. Future Cloud-based Service Since the technology utilizes a cloud server, there are numerous cloud-based, value-added surveillance applications in the future. Amid them, the cloud-based Seedonk DVR is currently in the making. The cloud-based DVR will offer motion-triggered recording, storage and retrieval of video recordings, multi-channel playback, etc, (with a service charge). The DVR will bring great flexibility and scalability for home and SMB users. Finally, given the impressive set of features, Compro smartConnect solution is something you won’t want to miss at the 2011 ISC West. About Compro Compro Technology, Inc. has been an innovative leader in the design and development of consumer and industrial imaging applications since 1988. Compro Security offers workable and affordable H.264-compressed, high-definition (HD) network cameras, intelligent surveillance systems, a variety of system integration devices, technical know-how, and much more. For complete product and corporate information, please visit www.comprousa.com/en/surveillance or write to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you wish not to receive this newsletter in the future, please unsubscribe.

Compro and Seedonk partner to launch wireless network video monitoring cameras

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Written by Jasmine Ko
Friday, 18 February 2011 10:55
New Compro Network Cameras Target Home, Pet and Baby Monitoring Taipei, Taiwan - Compro Technology (http://www.comprosecurity.com), a leading manufacturer of PC-TV, digital audio/video, and IP security products for the IT and consumer markets and Seedonk (http://www.seedonk.com), a platform for viewing, managing and sharing camera feed over the Internet, announced today a partnership that will provide consumers with the latest line of high-quality, high-definition wireless network cameras for video monitoring. The Compro wireless network cameras powered by Seedonk, are targeted primarily at these consumer applications - home, pet, and baby monitoring. Key features of these wireless network cameras include day/night functionality, megapixel resolution, H.264 compression, pan/tilt/zoom, and more. Differentiators of these cameras from other wireless network cameras include: Speedy and effortless installation - no more router configuration and port forwarding setup; the camera can be ready to go in 5 minutes. Friendly camera management - use one master ID/password to log on to and manage multiple cameras, sans the need to remember each camera's web address. Optimized mobile experience - free iPhone and Android App offers optimized video performance and viewing experience as well as anywhere, anytime mobile surveillance. Safe and secure - the cameras feature multiple layers of security and encryption (using online banking standards), along with Seedonk's smartConnect technology to keep your camera protected inside your home firewall and not publicly exposed to the Internet. The partnership represents both companies' commitment to continuous innovation. "By offering the Seedonk server solution on mobile devices, we are making it incredibly easy for people to set up and monitor their network cameras, at anytime and from anywhere. The Seedonk technology will drive a new generation of surveillance innovations on the cloud computing platform," said Alice Ko, Marketing Director of Compro Technology. Herman Yau, CEO of Seedonk, was thrilled about the synergies brought by the partnership. "We are so excited to bring to consumers the high quality, easy-to-use video monitoring solution they've been waiting for - a truly safe and secure wireless camera system that anyone can set up. With our new partnership with Compro, we are able to stand true to our commitment to continue to create and innovate the best-in-class solutions for consumers," said Herman. About Compro Founded in 1988, Compro Technology Inc, based in Taipei, Taiwan, is a leading manufacture of PC-TV, digital audio/video, and IP security products for the IT and consumer markets. Through innovative, reliable products and services, motivated and talented staff, responsible approach to the business, and collaboration with business partners and customers, Compro Technology is pleased to introduce an exciting new digital lifestyle to make the world a better and safer place. For more information, please visit www.comprosecurity.com. About Seedonk Seedonk makes video monitoring and sharing easy, safe, and fun for everyone. Seedonk powers products such as the Imogen StudioR Bambino, a wireless Internet baby monitor, and See Daycare, a daycare monitoring service offering mobile viewing for parents. Seedonk is a consumer platform for viewing, managing and sharing cameras over the internet. With the Seedonk IM, the Seedonk iPhone App, the Seedonk Android App, and the Seedonk Facebook App, Seedonk helps people view and share their cameras from wherever they might be whether on-the-go or on the social web. For more information, please visit www.seedonk.com.

Compro IP540 with Advanced IR and H.264 Technology to Day & Night Secure Your Company & Home

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Written by Jasmine Ko
Monday, 09 August 2010 13:20
Compro Technology announces the professional Compro IP540 network camera with advanced IR technology, Pan/Tilt/Digital Zoom, Megapixel and high-quality H.264 for the highest level home and office solution. Compro IP540 offers an advance 340-degree panning with 100-degree tilting mechanical design for continuous movement, at the same time, IP540 features an unique design of its class integrating a professional class of light sensor IR solution for 24 hours / 7 days surveillance under any lighting condition, ideal for live monitoring locations need to follow a person or objects such as home, warehouse, small business or restaurant lobby area. Utilizing Megapixel/HD technology enables IP540 to view detail and identify people and objects at least three times better than the conventional CCTV camera. Combining with dual H.264 and MPEG-4 or MJPEG streams to enable optimization of different bandwidth of networks and various image size of devices from PC to mobile phone. With the Compro’s exclusive free iDDNS dynamic domain name service offers users to easy control the situation through the iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile phones or network devices, while users are away from home. In addition to pairs of two-way audio support and mobile connectivity, IP540 provides up to 6 alarm Inputs/Outputs function with an optional external digital I/O expansion box. And Compro IP540 has built-in MicroSD memory card slot that allows you to make images stored, and can be up to support MicroSDHC memory card. Even Compro IP540 is able to provide 802.11 b/g/n wireless transfer function via Compo WL150 USB wireless upgrade module with a simple and easy wireless network installation process. The newly released V1.4 WebVuer further enhances the camera’s web interface by making the camera compatible with Mozilla, Safari and Chrome, adding in 16x (4x4) channels onboard viewing, real time recording to PC, and a brand new user interface for a more intuitive control. This Compro IP540 bundles a full range of applications to provide an intelligent surveillance total solution. Also, the Compro’s smart installation software, iWizard teaches users to set up the network camera step by step to turn the complicated network camera installation to a simple and fast process. The exclusive multiple channels management and mobile device PTZ control software, WebVuer is an intuitive IE based video management software includes all the key features for trouble-free monitoring home surveillance. ComproView supports 32 channels for business surveillance. Compro IP540 with a full range of real-time high standard feature must be the best choice for securing locations such as home, small business, hotel, shop or restaurant! Key Features 1/3" CMOS Megapixel progressive scan sensor Pan of 340 degrees, Tilt of 100 degrees Day and night functionality with mechanical IR cut filter switching Built-in IR lamps Supports real-time H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG compression (Triple Codec) Supports dual streams simultaneously Image frame rate is up to 15 frames per second at 1280x1024 resolution Smart motion detection Two way audio with built-in MIC (External speaker required) Easy and smart installer --- iWizard IP camera utility Support UPnP (Universal plug and play) Support 10/100 802.3/Ethernet Upgradable WiFi USB module to 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN Supports local storage (MicroSD and MicroSDHC) Exclusive multiple channels viewing and installation-free mobile phone PTZ control --- WebVuer Web browser support via MJPEG mode (video only) on wide range of iphone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile and PDA devices to view the IP camera live video anytime, anywhere, anyplace Remote monitoring from 3G mobile or phone with web browser Bundled with powerful 32-channel IP video management software --- ComproView Optional Digital I/O box for External Sensor and Alarm (3 In/3 Out)

Hot entertainment, fresh from your PC to your TV! Compro VideoMate NMC950!

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Written by Jasmine Ko
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 13:56
Downloading movies and music from the network is now ever so simple, but watching it on a cramped computer screen seems obtuse when you have a stunning HD TV in the lounge. Compro Technology, a leading manufacture of PC-TV and digital audio/video products, continue to extend the consumer electronic area with new product of VideoMate Network Media Center 950 in the market. The black sleek metal bodyline of the VideoMate Network Media Centre 950 is a 1080P Full-HD multimedia player, provides HD video/photo/music playback and network streaming functions make users easily to integrate external storage with this media box into a home entertainment system. With the USB 2.0 interface connection offers you the high speed data transfer. And supports up to 2TB SATA interface 3.5 or 2.5 inches HDD installed for media files storage. Equipped with HDMI, component, composite video and audio output ports, ideoMate NMC950 serves as a powerful media player bringing you a portable movie theatre. With bundled remote control, you can easy to watch high quality MKV, MP4, WMV, RM/RMVB, MOV, AVI, DAT, VOB, MPG, MPEG, TS/M2TS/TP, ISO, IFO and various video format files, listen to MP3/ WAV music, watch JPG/BMP/PNG/Tiff/GIF photos etc. And the VideoMate NMC950 also support 5.1/7.1 channels Dolby Digital AC3 and DTS decoding for high fidelity experience, Multi Language Subtitle of SMI, SRT, SUB, SSA, IDX+SUB format for options. While operating, PAL and NTSC format adjust ability fits almost all TV standards over the world. In addition, the VideoMate NMC950 provides network function to support file sharing and media files playback from local PC, and also download the files from internet with built-in BT function. With the casing layout in rigid aluminum, it provides a fully metal shielding for heat dissipation and sufficient EMI control. So do you simply want a box where you can stream all the content from your PC or network drives onto your HD television? The media magic of VideoMate NMC950 not only does everything well but also a perfect companion with your DV and digital cameras to share and play your world! Key Features * Full-HD 1080P video play back on your TV system * Made by rigid aluminum material * 3.5 and 2.5-inches HDD can be easily install into VideoMate NMC950 (Up to 2TB) * Support various major video formats: MOV, WMV, MKV, MP4, AVI, MPG, MPEG RM/RMVB, TS/M2TS/TP, ISO, IFO, VOB, DAT * Support audio formats: MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG * Support Dolby digital AC3 and DTS * Support image formats: JPG/BMP/PNG/Tiff/GIF * Browse photo with background music playing * Stream and transfer files through Ethernet and USB 2.0 Host port * Equipped with a High Definition Multimedia Interface Connector (HDMI) * Support Y, Pb, Pr component and composite video/audio output * Support both NTSC and PAL video out * Play file from USB storage device * Direct connection to TV & HI-FI speakers & Fiber Optical Output * Support Multi Language Subtitle for SMI, SRT, SUB, SSA, IDX+SUB formats * BT download available and file sharing on LAN

Compro IP70 with Magapixel/H.264 Brings More Choices for Your Home Secure

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Written by Jasmine Ko
Tuesday, 13 July 2010 12:07
Compro Technology, launch Compro IP70, the world’s first day/night camera with true infrared(IR) lighting and HD megapixel resolution, targeted at the home / SOHO market. Compro IP70 is a high performance H.264 IP camera which delivers high-quality megapixel video and equipped with true day/night function and IR lights. IP70 features a unique cluster of professional class IR LEDs for 24 hours 7 days surveillance under any lighting condition. A light sensor will turn on the array of IR LEDs to illuminate the scene automatically when the lighting condition is too dark for the image sensor and switch off the IR LEDs when the lighting condition turns normal. Moreover, IP70 bundles a full range of applications to provide an intelligent surveillance total solution - iWizard is a smart installer to turn the complicated network camera installation to a simple and fast process; WebVUer is an intuitive IE based video management software includes all the key features for trouble-free monitoring home surveillance. The newly released V1.4 WebVuer further enhances the camera’s web interface by making the camera compatible with Mozilla, Safari and Chrome, adding in 16x (4x4) channels onboard viewing, real time recording to PC, and a brand new user interface for a more intuitive control. ComproView is a powerful feature-rich 32 channels professional grade multi-camera video management solution for business surveillance. In addition, IP70 provides two-way audio support by including build-in microphone and speaker, allowing remote listening of the area via direct voice communication or pre-recorder audio clips; built-in MicroSD slot to support local snapshot storage in MicroSD card; Digital I/O connector for External Sensor and Alarm equipment. For the hard-to-reach places, there is an optional accessory of Compro WL155 USB upgrade module to provide 802.11 b/g/n connectivity. Maybe you have known this category of indoor fixed cameras before, but you absolutely cannot miss to experience the most complete solution and powerful features as this unique IP70 product! However, you now can buy the VideoMate IP70 from Compro’s partner of Creative Peripherals & Distribution Pvt. Ltd. (www.ecreativeindia.com) and (www.compushop.in).