Editing Video server (section)

==Video surveillance and inspection==
In some surveillance and inspection applications, IP video servers are employed which convert [[analog video]] signals into [[Internet Protocol|IP]] video streams. These IP video servers can stream digitized video over IP networks in the same way that an [[IP camera]] can. Because an IP Video server uses IP protocols, it can stream video over any IP-compatible network, including via a modem for access over a phone or [[ISDN]] connection. With the use of a video server attached to an analog camera, the video from an existing [[Closed-circuit television|surveillance system]] can be converted and networked into a new IP surveillance system.

In the video security industry a video server is a device to which one or more video sources can be attached. Video servers are used to give existing analog systems network connectivity.  Video servers are essentially transmission/ telemetry / monitoring devices. Viewing is done using a web browser or in some cases supplied software. These products also allow the upload of images to the internet or direct viewing from the internet. In order to upload to the internet an account with an [[Internet service provider|ISP]] (internet service provider) may be required.

Phone apps that send direct security video feed to smartphones from security video servers are another recent security video server application innovation. This allows smartphone users to view security video server feed from anywhere they can use their smartphone.<ref>[http://www.apexcctv.com/video-59-viewing-your-security-camera-on-your-android-phone-with-mprms-app.aspx Viewing Your Security Camera on Your Android Smartphone with MPRMS]</ref>