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D14D Camera Manual: MOBOTIX Glossary
MOBOTIX GLOSSARy
ActiveX
A control element on Windows computers that may also be used in other programs (includ-
ing Internet Explorer) to run special tasks. The MxPEG ActiveX control element allows video
and audio data from MOBOTIX cameras to be displayed in other applications (including
Internet Explorer).
Arming
This refers to the process of activating an alarm system so that events trigger the appropriate
alarms. Traditional alarm systems can be armed using a key switch or by entering a code on
a keyboard. MOBOTIX cameras can be armed using a "software switch."
Assistant
Refers to a software component that helps the user install or set up a particular program and
guides the user through the configuration process by means of simple questions.
Auto Grid
Automatically generated grid used for displaying the live images from all cameras.
Bonjour
(French for "hello"). A technology developed by Apple based on the Zeroconf protocol, which
is a method to automatically detect network services on IP networks. For example, you can
find a printer or a network camera on the local network without knowing the exact IP address
of the device you are looking for.
CamIO
MOBOTIX signal module that the camera uses to directly operate lamps, sirens and access
controls, as well as external audio components (speakers and microphones).
CCTV
Abbreviation for Closed-Circuit Television. A television system in which the analog video signal
is only transmitted to monitors (for example, a building). The term CCTV is often used for
video surveillance systems.
CF Card
Abbreviation for Compact Flash Card. An ultra-compact, digital (random access) memory
device based on flash memory modules and commonly used as a storage medium for
digital cameras.
CIF, 2CIF, 4CIF (in accordance with PAL TV standard)
Common Intermediate Format. Corresponds to 1/4 TV image with 288 rows and 352 pixels
(0.1 megapixel). 2CIF (1/2 TV image) has the same small number of rows (288), but
704 pixels (0.2 megapixel). 4CIF corresponds to the image quality of a traditional TV image with
576 rows and 704 pixels (0.4 megapixel).
CMOS Sensor
Abbreviation for Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Sensor. Sensor for energy-
efficient digitalization of image information. CMOS sensors are used as image sensors in
digital cameras.
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