GLOSSARY - TERMS - DEFINITIONS

board camera ----- fully functional board level camera without casing.
board lens ----- 1/2" dia. miniature lens for board camera, miniature camera and bullet camera.
body worn camera ----- portable covert camera such as button camera, pen camera, pager camera, with battery power for covert operation. aka: portable camera
bullet camera ----- cylindrical shape camera. available in pinhole bullet camera and outdoor bullet camera. aka: lipstick camera.
bullet proof camera ----- stainless hardened metal cased camera used to resist damage from gun shots.
camcorder pinhole lens ----- pinhole lens attachment lens to most camcorders for self contained portable covert video
camera enclosure ------ protective casing for various cameras. Comes in outdoor, indoor, corner mount, wall mount, ceiling mount etc. aka: camera housing, environmental housing
camera housing ------ see: camera enclosure
camera server ------ see: web camera
car backup system ------ see: car rear view system
car rear view system ----- 12~24V DC, shack resistant monitor with a mirror image outdoor camera. aka: car backup system
CCD camera ----- Charged Couple Device imaging camera with high resolution over 380 TV lines in B/W and 330 TV lines in color.
CCTV camera ---- standard rectangular shape camera used for overt security. aka: security camera.
CCTV system ----- general term for a complete security system including camera (s), monitor, time lapse VCR etc.
CCTV monitor ---- high resolution (400 ~ 1000 TV lines) monitors for security cameras.
CMOS camera ----- economical low resolution imaging camera (200 TV lines ~ 380 TV lines).
covert camera ---- hidden camera such as nanny camera, pinhole camera, pen camera, miniature camera etc.
digital multiplexer ----- records image on to a hard disk or CD-ROM. multiple camera inputs. remote viewing available in some models. aka: hard disk recorder, DVR also available in self contained unit w/o computer
digital spy camera ------ compact still picture camera with memory, download capability to a computer
dome camera ----- camera inside a vandal proof plastic dome casing with omni directional bracket.
duplex multiplexer ----- multiplexer with independent viewing control without interfering with recording.
day & night camera ----- Color camera producing full color under a normal lighting and B/W video under infrared illumination.
DVR ----- Digital Video Recorder. A video recorder that stores video digitally on to its hard disk, no tape required.
environmental housing ----- see: camera enclosure
event recorder ------ VCR with a trigger input such as a motion detector (built-in to all time lapse VCR) aka: event VCR
event VCR ------ see: event recorder
fast dome camera ---- dome camera with pan & tilt, zoom control
fishing camera ---- battery powered underwater camera and monitor system w/ up to 100' depth capability.
hard disk recorder ---- see: digital multiplexer
hidden camera ----- general term for all covert cameras such as pinhole camera, miniature camera, nanny camera etc.
infrared camera ----- b/w or dual mode camera with LED illuminators for night vision aka: LED camera, night vision camera
infrared illuminator ----- LED light source only visible to a b/w camera
internet cam ----- see: web camera
internet camera ----  see: web camera
LCD monitor ----- Liquid Crystal Display flat monitor
LED lamp ----- see: infrared illuminator
lipstick camera ---- see: bullet camera
mini camera ---- see: miniature camera
miniature camera ----- compact size camera measuring 1" x 1" squire. aka: mini camera, spy camera
mirror image camera ----- camera use for vehicle backup viewing. Flips the image horizontally.
monitor ----- see: CCTV monitor
motion detector camera ---- camera with a motion detector that turns on or send record signal to a VCR upon motion. aka: PIR camera, motion PIR camera
motion PIR camera ----- see: motion detector camera
multiplexer ----- multi camera video processor with split viewing function plus full screen playback for each cameras from recording.
nanny camera ----- complete spy camera system hidden inside various housings such as alarm clock, lamp, plant etc..
night vision camera ----- see: infrared camera
observation system ----- see: CCTV system
outdoor camera ----- fully air tight camera used for outdoor, all weather conditions. a/k/a: weather proof camera, water proof camera
pager camera ----- body worn camera in pager housing
pan & tilt zoom system ---- see: PTZ system
pen camera ----- body worn camera in pen housing
phone line transceiver ---- camera server with modem built-in, transmits video and audio signal over phone line w/o a computer
pinhole bullet camera ---- bullet camera with pinhole lens
pinhole camera ----- camera with pinhole lens
pinhole lens ----- tinny camera lens that can see through a opening little as 1/8" dia
PIR camera ---- see: motion detector camera
portable camera ---- see: body worn camera
portable vcr ----- 12V battery operated compact VCR used with body worn cameras for covert operation.
PTZ system ---- pan & tilt, zoom camera with controller. comes in indoor, outdoor or dome housing.
quad processor ---- multiple camera processor that can combine cameras signals onto one monitor or a VCR by splitting the screen into 4 quadrants aka: quad splitter
quad splitter ----- see: quad processor
security camera ---- see: CCTV camera
security monitor ---- see: CCTV monitor
spy camera ----- general term for cameras used in covert applications. aka: miniature camera, covert camera, pinhole camera
time lapse vcr ---- VCR with long recording capability up to 960 hours on single tape
underwater camera ----- see: fishing camera
vari focal lens ----- lens that can zoom in and out manually
video monitor ----- see: CCTV monitor
video observation ---- see: CCTV system
video surveillance system ----- see: CCTV system
video transmitter ---- see: wireless transmitter
water proof camera ---- see outdoor camera
weather proof camera ----- see outdoor camera
web cam ----- see: web camera
webcam ----- see: web camera
web camera server ---- see: web camera
web camera ----- camera with a server that can transmit video signal via internet and other networks aka: web cam, webcam, internet camera, internet cam, web camera server
wireless camera ------ security camera with a wireless transmitter built-in
wireless transmitter ----- connects to a  camera for wireless video & audio signal transmission. Range: 300ft ~ 10 mile.
wireless receiver ----- receives signal from a wireless transmitter. connects to a monitor or a VCR for recording.
wireless video ----- see: wireless transmitter
zoom camera ----- camera with a zoom lens