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Company Profile

Industrial Video and Control Co. (IVC), an ISO 9001 certified company, provides IP-based video solutions by combining high-quality cameras and software for managing networks of video cameras.  IVC seeks to supply the most cost-effective solutions that meet our customers’ application requirements. 

The major benefits IVC offers customers are:  (1) a single integrated software interface;  (2) IP-based cameras – facilitating integration and flexible communications; (3) extensive experience with large networks of cameras and (4) high level of support and willingness to customize solutions.

Our customers use IVC video solutions to: monitor pipelines, water works, hydroelectric  and other remote facilities, monitor traffic for intelligent transportation systems, and secure industrial sites, ports, and public facilities. Our customers include Fortune 500 companies and government agencies.

IVC provides a full range of IP cameras and camera management software.  IVC’s Relay Server Software and View Station Software packages are well designed to serve a broad range of customer needs. In addition to the basic functions of traditional CCTV system, our software provides features such as alarm management, fully configurable user displays, complete system automation, and easy integration of video into SCADA HMI screens. Since it is totally IP based, an installation only requires standard PC platforms and off-the-shelf networking hardware. Our camera system is scalable from a few cameras to hundreds.  It is suitable for applications ranging from small retail stores to enterprise wide systems.  IVC camera systems can incorporate a wide range of cameras. 

Key features of our camera systems include:

  • Ability to manage large networks of IP cameras

  • Capability to seamlessly handle multiple Codec's (JPEG, MPEG4, H.264)

  • Digitally watermarking saved video

  • Advanced motion detection

  • Automated multiple step alarm responses

IVC’s product features are often developed in response to customer requirements. As our company has both in-house software and hardware development capability, we are able to quickly respond to specific application needs. Our custom products division has developed solutions to address a variety of unique environmental issues such as extreme heat and cold, vibration, EMI, portability, and sheath.

IVC’s major competitive advantages are our solid line of off-the-shelf products, talented in-house software and hardware development team, responsiveness to customers’ needs, unwavering support, strong existing relationships with resellers and customers, and an excellent reputation. 

IVC was incorporated in November 2001.

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IVC Press Releases

2010

Emerson integrates IVC video with DeltaVTM Operate

IVC and RSCC showcase long-distance, certified CAT5e cable

IVC and Tropos Networks combine for Ha Noi City traffic solution

2009

IVC and Elpro Technologies partner to offer wireless industrial video solutions

IVC Opens Houston Office

IVC and Actelis Networks combine to provide high-speed video over copper

IVC Introduces New Low-cost IR Illuminators

ABB selects IVC camera system for Guri Dam Project

IVC expands Made in America camera line

IVC Introduces Low-cost IP Thermal Camera

IVC Adds Class I Div 2 IP Thermal Camera to Certified line

2008

IVC Introduces WiFi cameras

IVC Expands Rapid Deploy Camera Line

IVC Introduces Outdoor PTZ PoE camera

IVC Integrates Video and ISONAS Access Control Systems

IVC Expands all-weather PoE product line

2007

IVC now shipping Class I Division I cameras

IVC Introduces Class I Div 1 megapixel camera

IVC Introduces cellular camera

2006

IVC Introduces EMI-Hardened Camera Enclosures

IVC becomes Wonderware Registered ISV

Industrial Video and Control placed in 2006 INC 500

Industrial Video and Control becomes Tropos Networks’ MetroMesh™ Solutions Partner

IVC Expands Certified Line of Products

2005

IVC to Provide Cameras for Missile Defense Platform

IVC Introduces Class I Div II Certified Cameras

IVC Introduces Tamper Resistant IP Wedge Camera

IVC to Provide Cameras for Next Generation Coast Guard Cutter

2004

IVC Introduces CS-3408 Analog-to-Digital 8 Cam Rack Server

Iowa DOT's Monitoring System to be Integrated into National CARS Program

IVC Provides Security for US Military in Iraq

IVC Introduces State-of-the-Art MPEG2 PTZ Camera

Virginia Port Authority Purchases Automated Video Monitoring System from IVC

Wisconsin DOT Goes Live with State-of-the-Art IVC Security Systems

IVC Provides Security Cameras for the Boston Police Department

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Advantages of IVC Video Systems

Remote Accessibility - View, control, and manage the entire video and control system from any PC on your company LAN, and/or via the WWW, phone lines, satellite links, or wireless PDAs.  No special monitors or viewing software is required.  Grant temporary password access to second parties such as police, fire, equipment providers etc.  Operate the system from remote sites on any PC. Conduct video collaboration from multiple locations without conferencing equipment.

High Quality Images - IVC uses only the best imaging equipment from Sony, Raytheon and others.  Motor driven glass optics provide extreme close-up views that enable real determinations and confident decision making as well as high quality digitally stored video for detailed analysis and video archiving.  Displays can be easily configured for single camera or simultaneous, multiple camera views of equal or varied size.

System Security - Several levels of password protection can be used and encryption is available.  Access can be as open or limited as desired.

Ease of Use - The Click-to-View feature on the video and panoramas, and the precision high zoom preset views make the system easy for untrained operators, particularly on narrow bandwidth connections that make "arrow" or "joystick" systems difficult to use.  Automatic responses like event-triggered-video-storage, SCADA e-mailed snapshots, and the like are easily implemented.

Multifunction - Connect auxiliary devices directly to the camera enclosure for low cost, remote interfaces. Devices such as motion detectors, remote gate latches, process monitoring and control devices can be integrated with the system. Use the system to monitor operations by day and for security during off hours.

No Single Point Failures - Backup Relay Servers can be located at multiple locations with capability to switch to alternative routing - almost without missing a frame.

Bandwidth Manager - The IVC system is designed to operate properly and securely with any level of connectivity.  For example, the system can be set to operate within an adjustable bandwidth budget to avoid slowing other applications. The Click-to-View features and camera-located video storage enable effective operation on very narrow bandwidth connections where joysticks, arrows, and VCR storage are inadequate.

Scaleability - The IVC Relay Server architecture enables many viewers at multiple locations, and it can manage one to hundreds of cameras.  It is a simple matter to add cameras and additional functions at any time.

Positioned for the Future - IVC's open protocols and TCP/IP communication avoids obsolescence.  It's easy to add additional storage, simple or complex motion detection, control of gates, doors and lights, inputs from process devices, etc.

Ease of Installation - Connect the cameras to your existing LAN, load the Relay Server software onto any LAN connected PC, located anywhere, and the installation is complete.

Complete System - No costly add-ons like multiplexers, switches, dedicated video monitors, dedicated wiring are required. The camera cost is a higher but the total system cost is lower than traditional CCTV systems.  IVC can provide all associated equipment including brackets, poles, solar panels, radio systems, fiber converters, etc.

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