CNet launches wireless IP Camera

US-based networking and communications company CNet Technology has launched the CIC-920W, a wireless IP camera to cater to the small office/home office and end-user markets.

According to the company, the camera offers a MPEG-4 video compression, 640x480 image resolution, motion detection, alarm notification and Wi-Fi protected access wireless security. The company added that the camera can be used to monitor employee safety or activities of the family at home.

"The surveillance camera market is shifting from closed-circuit TV to IP cameras. In addition, the industry is migrating from motion JPEG to MPEG-4," said Bryan Chan, vice president at CNet. "With both wired and secure wireless interfaces adding to the product's flexibility, this day-and-night camera comes with motion detection that makes it an ideal for security and surveillance needs."

The camera is available for $169 through the company's distributors, including Tech Data, Eastern Data, Amax, MaLabs, Centel, CT International and Intcomex.

The IP camera market has seen a number of new product launches this year. In October 2007, Hong Kong-based Join Link launched the SV-301C, a dual-codec model with built-in web server and full D1 resolution, while in May 2007, TeleEye launched the NF620 IP camera, which supports M-JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams and recording.