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What is the full form of CCTV

CCTV: Closed Circuit Television

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) also known as video surveillance. It is a system where all the elements like video camera, display monitors, recording devices are directly connected. It is used to monitor a sensitive area ( A particular area which needs continuous observation and where there is no one to watch all the time). It is very helpful to prevent crime because it monitors all the activities and record them. It is also used for traffic monitoring by detecting congestion and notice accidents.

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CCTV uses wired or wireless transmission to send the signals or broadcast to the monitor or recording device. It can transmit video, audio or both. Advanced CCTV cameras also have night vision capabilities to record low light images. The CCTV signal are not publically distributed but are monitored for security purposes.

Basic Components of CCTV

Security Cameras (Analog or Digital)
Cables (RJ45 or RJ59 Cables)
Video Recorders (DVR or NVR)
Storage Unit (usually a Hard Disk)
Display Unit (optional, usually a monitor)

Security Cameras (Analog or Digital)

Cables (RJ45 or RJ59 Cables)

Video Recorders (DVR or NVR)

Storage Unit (usually a Hard Disk)

Display Unit (optional, usually a monitor)

Places where CCTV's are generally installed

Banks
Shops and multiplexes
Casinos
City Roads and Highways
Building and Residential Apartments
Corporate Houses
Government Offices and Buildings
Airports and Railway Stations
Industrial plants etc.

Banks

Shops and multiplexes

Casinos

City Roads and Highways

Building and Residential Apartments

Corporate Houses

Government Offices and Buildings

Airports and Railway Stations

Industrial plants etc.

The first CCTV was installed at Test Stand VII in Peenemunde in Germany. It was installed by Siemens AG. The credit of technological design and installation of this system goes to a German engineer Walter Bruch.

Benefits of CCTV

CCTV systems are great deterrent to thieves. Once a thief realize that he is under surveillance of CCTV, he will prefer to go somewhere else.
It reduces the fear of crime
It facilitates remote monitoring
It increases the business efficiency and improves profitability
It can be used as a best option for home security
It also increases the risks for shop lifters
CCTV footage provides valuable assistance to the police in investigating crimes

CCTV systems are great deterrent to thieves. Once a thief realize that he is under surveillance of CCTV, he will prefer to go somewhere else.

It reduces the fear of crime

It facilitates remote monitoring

It increases the business efficiency and improves profitability

It can be used as a best option for home security

It also increases the risks for shop lifters

CCTV footage provides valuable assistance to the police in investigating crimes

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