Video encoder

Axis Communications of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, has introduced the AXIS 247S Video Server. Designed for discreet or space-restrictive video surveillance applications, it receives power through the Ethernet cable and can also supply power to an attached analog camera, eliminating the need for power outlets. The unit converts an analog video stream into high-quality digital video. It can deliver Motion JPEG and advanced MPEG-4 streams simultaneously, providing the ability to optimize for both image quality and bandwidth. It also provides video motion detection, one-way audio, and audio detection.