Security cams – protect your present and future

Burglaries are not uncommon. According to a report, there is a household theft in Britain every 37 seconds. Is there a way to protect your house from such thefts? There are devices which help in increasing the security but no system offers a foolproof immunity to theft. The best a homeowner can do is to install security system in and around their house to deter thieves.

How does a security camera function?
Security cameras are commonly known as CCTV or closed circuit television. The signal which is transmitted is from point to point or through wireless links. It broadcasts the image or a live feed of the area being monitored to an operator sitting at a location which might be some distance away from the camera. The monitor can rotate according to the will of the operator or stay still and focus on a particular point depending on the requirements of the situation.

The history of the security camera
CCTV was first designed and put into use by Walter Bruch to monitor the launch of rockets. Since then, the use of CCTV at launch sites has been common. Its use then spread to banks and superstores to deter potential thieves. These days, the use of security cameras is widespread.