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Bolide Introduces the “S-Box” Series DVR Systems with Mobile Phone Streaming and iPhone App

cyndi — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:34:28 +0000

Bolide is introducing the user friendly, state of the art “S-Box” series DVRs that features superior video quality, iPhone integration, USB backup, and other unique features at an affordable price. . Bolide’s custom iPhone application is the only one in the market that allows the users to control and view up to 16 cameras remotely using their iPhone or other mobile phones.

This “S-Box” series allows real-time recording, playback and provides picture quality that is unmatched by any other standalone DVR in the market. The superb clarity of the recorded video is made possible by the H.264 video codec. This “S-Box” series offers unsurpassed video quality while taking up very little hard drive space. It also supports Internet Explorer for network preview and easy USB backup function. Other features include Email notification, DDNS, Alarm input, Alarm relay output, Audio recording and much more. Bolide’s latest cell phone software allows you to access and monitor your DVR anywhere anytime. It currently supports the iPhone, Symbian OS, and Windows Based Smart Phones.

Highlights From The ISC West 09

cyndi — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:57:15 +0000

It was a fruity trip to Vegas once again! And to be honest, there’s nothing depressed about this whole economy thing what-so-ever if you were at the 2009 ISC West Show! Booths were packed with interested buyers; new cameras & DVRs were shown; latest technologies were introduced, etc. People were amazed and wowed not only by our new facial reorganization and the license plate tracking software we brought to the show, but also the 3G auto-tracking PTZs. There were a lot of things going on, and let me show you some highlights from the show.

Oh, by the way, GREAT JOB JEN!

(Video interview: courtesy of GSN magazine)

1 More Week Till ISC West…

cyndi — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:16:20 +0000

ISC West next week! We are going, are you?

If you are…Make sure drop by Booth 20109 (the one with a huge monitor wall ) and talk to our representatives to find out how to get yourself one of these LIMITED LUXURY TRAVEL BAG!!!

Two days ago, I sent out E-Invitations to our customers with some info on this bag. The response was CRAZY…So many people are fond of it! Don’t miss out!

See you in VEGAS!

Video Surveillance – Becoming a necessity not a luxury

cyndi — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:39:21 +0000

Video Surveillance has become an important part of society and can provide security that will not be found in any other way. In the United States of America there were just under 10 million property crimes in 2006 alone. They accounted for over 17 billion dollars in losses.

Studies strongly suggest that CCTV video surveillance is successful in reducing and preventing crimes. It is also extremely helpful in prosecuting individuals caught in the act of committing a crime. Property crimes are not the only crimes that are deterred by surveillance cameras. Violent crimes can be averted by the presence of surveillance. There have been child abductions that have been solved, and other violent criminals that have been successfully prosecuted because of existing video footage.

Governments around the world have found that video surveillance has been extremely helpful in public, along borders, and other sensitive areas that cannot be guarded by human security twenty four hours a day. Home security systems can allow a home owner to feel comfortable knowing what is going on in and around their home whether they are there or not. It has become almost a necessity as more and more cameras catch robbers, nannies abusing children in their care, and much more. Home security camera can let a home owner know everything from the temperature changing to glass breaking to water leakage to detecting any movement at all. Video surveillance can protect your collectables from damage or being stolen and can protect your most valuable thing of all, your family.

In today’s economy most families have two working parents which means that the children are left with caregivers. Video surveillance of your home can ensure that your children are being treated well and kept safe while you are not able to be there. Most systems allow you to check in on your home from any computer, and some systems even allow you to live view through cell phones. (SVR8000 series Live-view function)

CCTV is an acronym for Closed Circuit Television but most systems today have very little to do with television. They are mostly linked to computers and use digital systems to either actively monitor or record the environment they are set up to protect. Some systems record actions to be viewed by the home owner at a later time. Other systems can be accessed through the internet anywhere at anytime. Some alert emergency authorities and the home owner when something is not right. It doesn’t matter what kind of protection you are in need of, there is a video surveillance system that will meet all of your needs and allow you to know that your home is safe whether you are comfortably sleeping inside it or thousands of miles away on another continent. There is no need to worry anymore because video surveillance can put your mind at ease and protect your home, loved ones and you from any harm.

H.264 Standalone DVR Npptools.dll Error Hotfix

tech01 — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:49:06 +0000

SYMPTOMS
Npptools.dll is missing when Windows Vista try to launch the Client Software for H.264 DVR.
This hotfix applies to the model listed below:

SVR8004
SVR8008
SVR8016

Resolution

1) Make sure installing the software under Administrator.
2) Under Windows Vista OS, after you have installed the client program, npptools.dll is required to launch the software. Simply download the Npptools.dll, and put it under C:\Program Files\Client Software(V4.01). Npptools.dll can be downloaded here.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Why H.264 Compression Technology?

cyndi — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:43:09 +0000

Our latest evolution in DVR & Network technology migration has arrived! This DVR is the 3rd generation of excellent digital surveillance products. It is as powerful as a PC-Based DVR, yet it’s at the cost of a standalone! We proudly present to you: The SVR8000 Series H.264 Standalone DVRs!

MARKET FACT

Most products apply MJPEG, MPEG-4, JPEG 2000 format. These traditional compression format results in big-file size lessoning storage capabilities and even worse for viewing over the internet. The market trend is asking for a high-compressed solution and heading for this new 3rd generation compression format with H.264 which can achieve maximum storage capabilities and high performance.

WHY H.264 COMPRESSION?

The new industry standard H.264 compression technology is causing a revolution in the video world, enabling higher quality, lower system cost and new applications. New H.264 system provides the same low-latency video that has been delivered by traditional MPEG-4 based systems but with a reduction of up to 50% in bandwidth and storage requirement – or to put it another way, H.264 system can deliver significantly higher video quality for the same bandwidth – to save your internet resource (or higher transmission speed) and hard disk space as well.

PRODUCT FEATURES

H.264 compression method
Ultra sharp full D1 viewing quality (720 x 480 resolution)
Low cost, high performance
Real time recording on all channels
Firmware upgradeable as features advance
Magnificent storage capability, up to 2TB hard drives
Pre and post event recording, providing “full video coverage” of any unexpected event whenever it triggers
Live-View through Cell Phones (optional)
Email alerts and send snapshots
Up to 24 browers simultaneously for remote viewing
Advanced multi-level user management and password protection (up to 16 users)
DVD-RW (optional) and USB port for easy back-up, compatible with external hard drives, flash drive etc.
Easy PTZ setup menu, no controller is needed!
Up to 4 channel audio, VGA and BNC video out, loop out for every channel

Looking for more information on this DVR? Click Me!

New firmware upgrade for H.264 DVR

tech01 — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:44:43 +0000

New firmware update further enhances the functionality of our H.264 DVR. This firmware improves the overall performance and fixed some known minor bugs
This firmware applies to the model listed below:

SVR8004
SVR8008
SVR8016

Instructions for updating firmware:

Upgrade from USB Flash Drive – Copy the file to your USB flash drive (please make sure that firmware file is placed in USB flash root directory, and USB flash should be FAT32 file system). Then go in DVR “Utilities” menu and choose firmware “Upgrade” button. The following dialog box will pop-up:

Choose USB button, DVR will search corresponding firmware file from connected USB Flash, and update firmware. After upgrading successfully, DVR will ask you to reboot.

Firmware can be download here.

Donations to Assist China Earthquake Survivors

cyndi — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:48:01 +0000

Friday, May 23, 2008

Bolide has donated $2,000 to help the victims of the devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake in China’s Sichuan province. We sincerely thank our employees, friends and all the donors to their generous support.

Official figures state that 69,197 are confirmed dead, including 68,636 in Sichuan province, and 374,176 injured, with 18,340 listed as missing, but these figures may further increase as more reports come in. The earthquake left about 4.8 million people homeless, though the number could be as high as 11 million. It is the deadliest and strongest earthquake to hit China since the 1976 Tangshan earthquake, which killed at least 240,000 people.

On Monday, May 12, a major earthquake, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale, jolted southwestern China’s Sichuan Province. Between 64 and 104 major aftershocks, ranging in magnitude from 4.0 to 6.1, were recorded within 72 hours of the main quake. According to one Chinese official count, there had been 20,964 total aftershocks; the strongest aftershock measured 6.4 Ms. The quake destroyed thousands buildings in the area, as well as infrastructure like communication networks and electrical towers. Thousands of people died or are missing, and more than 270,000 were injured. The earthquake left an estimated five million people homeless. Many schools were destroyed, including one that had at least 900 students in it. This earthquake is the worst natural disaster to hit China in 30 years.

Thank you for taking action to help survivors and rebuild homes following the devastating earthquake that shook central China.