“For many years, we have been relying on open interfaces and the integration possibilities offered by third-party systems. It was a logical move for us to join ONVIF,” explained the company’s leader, Dieter Dallmeier.
The Open Network Video Interface Forum (or ONVIF) aims to create a global interface standard for networked video products. Such a standard makes it possible to jointly use devices from a variety of manufacturers in one system.
As a contributing member, Dallmeier is able to actively participate in the ongoing development of the standard.
Products subjected to conformity testing
“In the meantime, we have actively integrated the ONVIF specifications within all of our network camera solutions,” continued Dallmeier. “We also plan to develop ONVIF compatibility across some of our other products.”
All products have undergone the conformity test which is carried out using a tool provided by ONVIF. Ranging from the network box camera DF3000IP-PoE and the vandal-resistant DDF3000IPV dome camera up to the IP PTZ series DOMERA (DDZ30XX-YY/HS/IP), each of the company’s network cameras now sits within the ONVIF remit.
End users who already own Dallmeier IP cameras can subsequently upgrade them to achieve ONVIF conformity.
The MicroStreamer-PoE, a one-channel audio and video streamer in a very compact housing, is also based on the open interface standards of the Forum. Thereby, also (already existing) analogue cameras can be integrated easily into video network systems, in turn meeting the requirements of the ONVIF standard.
Representation at the Developers’ Plugfest
Dallmeier was also represented at the Developers’ Plugfest which took place from 23-26 February in Stuttgart. This event thoroughly tested the degree of co-operation existing with other ONVIF members. The company also plans to participate in the March Plugfest, which takes place at ISC West in Las Vegas later on this month.
As director of software development with Dallmeier, Norbert Niggemann is substantially responsible for the implementation of the ONVIF specifications.
In illustrating Dallmeier’s approach, he said: “During the implementation of the standard we could already rely on existing interfaces. Apart from the cameras, receiving units such as our DMS or VNS series will soon be compatible.”
In-depth knowledge and experience
Dallmeier has at its disposal more than 25 years of experience in transmission and recording as well as picture processing technology. This depth of knowledge is used in the development of intelligent software and high quality recorders and camera technologies, enabling the company to not only offer stand-alone systems, but also complete network solutionsfor large-scale projects.
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