Bosch Security: predictive, sustainable and reliable technology

Bosch IP cameras in the Dinion range are automatic varifocal motorized bullet cameras. They are capable of covering needs ranging from everyday video surveillance on small networks ( Dinion 3000 range) to professional video surveillance (with the Dinion 4000i, 5000i and 6000i range). They also come with a built-in Essential Video Analytics feature as standard. The Dinion range is completed by the Box series.

From the 3000 Series to the 8000 Starlight X, Bosch’s Flexidome cameras come in different form factors: classic domes, Micro and Turret IPs, Panoramic and Multi. These instruments are characterized by ease of installation and are an excellent solution for a 360-degree view without blind spots. They also provide a significant reduction in network loads and storage requirements.

Bosch mobile cameras in the Autodome family can locate a moving person quickly and accurately, even from a distance. They allow users to keep track, manually and/or automatically, of people of interest. The images and videos you get are excellent regardless of how fast the subjects move and by shooting well beyond the field of view of a fixed camera. They also offer the level of zoom needed to identify objects or people over great distances.

From the 4000 Series to the top-of-the-line 7000i Starlight Inteox Series, these cameras offer Bosch’s advanced Analytics solutions (Essential and Intelligent Video Analytics) as standard and all the brand’s signature security.

Bosch offers a full range of network video recorders (NVRs) to meet any operational need.

Areas of excellence in Bosch Safety & Security solutions

Bosch Security solutions are characterized by a perfect combination and balance of several important aspects that are essential for a professional physical security system. These are:

• Extreme image quality;
• Advanced video analysis functions integrated on board camera;
• efficient data management (intelligent and dynamic bitrate reduction and storage);
• data security;
• Multi-year warranties and support on electronic and mechanical cameras, accessories and video recorders, firmwarel.

Bosch video analysis: strength and uniqueness

Thevideo analytics the company provides are recognized among the best in the world: they act as the brains of the security system, alerting potential threats in real time and trying to prevent them. Present on all portfolio cameras, in EVA (Essential Video Analytics) or IVA (Intelligent Video Analytics) versions, it allows video surveillance cameras to be leveraged for activity analysis functions (business intelligence). The data generated by the video analysis(metadata), stored with the videos, enables the retrieval of images in seconds from hours of recordings(forensic search). All of this makes it possible to analyze the scene, based on statistics, and take appropriate countermeasures more quickly.

Bosch’s advanced analytical functions include:

• Intelligent Tracking, which allows you to automatically zoom in and follow a selected object, so you never lose track of a possible security threat or object of interest;
• automatic video analysis of moving objects, dynamically adjusting the field of view to capture optimal images even when panning, tilting or zooming (main difference with traditional PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras);
• fusion of the camera’s integrated optical and thermal sensor metadata (only on MIC IP fusion 9000i), regardless of the video stream being watched, for complete situational awareness;
• Aviotec video-based fire detection, a unique detection model that can distinguish between anomalies and real fires with extreme accuracy;
• geolocation, achieved through the metadata of an object’s position, velocity, and trajectory, automatically generated by video analysis, which allows the actual location of any object that is detected and monitored to be identified;
• integrated tamper detection, which generates alarms when cameras are covered or marked, blinded, blurred, or repositioned, customizing it to the exact level desired;
• forensic search, which enables searches of the material by continuously changing the search criteria, which can be added at any time.

Bosch Security technologies: how the company stands out in the marketplace

The company has developed cutting-edge and effective technologies that characterize its products, making them unique in the market for their safety performance and suitable for a wide variety of sectors.

These technologies are:

• CPP (Common Product Platform), which offers a guarantee on investment, in terms of durability and savings in man-hours, as it allows one firmware to be employed for all IP cameras and encoders and is compatible across platform generations;
• HDR-X (High Dynamic Range on the move), perfect in the areas of city control, traffic and transportation, it extends the benefits of traditional HDR technology, used where the camera needs to frame areas with very dark or very bright areas, while maintaining clarity of detail even on fast-moving objects;
• Starlight, which can optimize pixel management by returning clear images and relevant information under the most challenging conditions;
• Starlight X, which enables improved image processing due to the high efficiency achieved by combining the latest high-performance, high-resolution custom optical sensors. It features 5 times more color sensitivity than Starlight, blur reduction, higher shutter speed, more details, greatly increased sensitivity in monochrome images, increased range of external IR illuminators;
• Preconfigured, customizable and time-activated profiles remotely and easily;
• IDNR (Intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction), which intelligently applies noise suppression in static scenes to ensure the capture of details in the presence of motion and optimize bandwidth and disk on calm scenes;
• Intelligent Streaming, which evolves IDNR, further reducing bit-rate and related network and storage costs by up to 80 percent through the same intelligent management;
• VRM Storage Concept, which, compared to the average competitor, guarantees 80 percent less storage costs, resulting in lower costs for disks, space, power consumption, maintenance and more.

Bosch data Security: the pillar of the enterprise

Data security is a key aspect of the Bosch Security proposition and is based on a number of technological pillars that evolve step by step along with the products and systems.

These are:

• Firewall built into IP cameras, which is the first defense against hacking attempts, self-configured at startup and with self-healing functionality;
• Extended firmware support to 5 years, critical in terms of malfunction control, data security, feature updates;
• Firmware that is encrypted and has a signing (signature), thus a double verification that is particularly useful to protect the system from malfunctions caused by the installation of versions not released by the manufacturer;
• TPM module, a Cryptoprocessor (Trusted Platform Module) that protects the most secret keys and data for authentication and authenticity of a device;
• PSRIT team, i.e., a team dedicated to the management and resolution of security-related issues, which thus ensures responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities, with long-term benefits, and seriousness and brand image, as well as faster and more participatory problem resolution;
• Software Sealing, a “software seal” of the configuration, which, if violated, generates a notification;
• IoT Security Maturity Model (IoT SMM) certification, which Bosch is the first platform to hold, following rigorous evaluations of the cameras, processes and documentation submitted, a symbol of the system’s security maturity.

Bosch VMS to reach everyone

The Bosch Video Management System is a unique enterprise IP video security solution that can optimally manage video, audio and data in digital format over any IP network.

This tool is the best on the market for use with Bosch CCTV devices, leveraging the unique features of the brand’s recording solutions and cameras. However, it offers interfaces and standards for theintegration of other systems and manufacturers: with certification as an ONVIF Profile S client, BVMS ensures proper operation with Profile S cameras and encoders. More than 500 camera models are constantly tested to ensure compatibility between the latest firmware and the BVMS version.

BVMS is a modular and resilient security system. It aggregates and provides consolidated data to security practitioners to help them make informed decisions, activate the right measures and respond quickly, thereby improving security. It also ensures the constant availability and protection of data.

BVMS is a scalable solution that grows with user needs. The system is easily upgradable in any of its versions (Viewer, Lite, Plus, Professional or Enterprise) while maintaining the same appearance, without requiring additional training.

In addition, the system remains operational even if both recording and management servers fail. State-of-the-art intelligent video content analysis and unparalleled recording technology greatly reduce the total cost of ownership.

Thus the system possesses is characterized by:

• highest levels of strength and resilience for guaranteed continuous operation;
• A reduction in costs by connecting up to 2000 cameras with a single recording server;
• Automatic streaming switching for live viewing;
• The best integration with Bosch video hardware;
• Encrypted communication to cameras;
• Reduced CPU consumption;
• Forensic research function.