ONVIF, or Open Networking Video Interface Forum, is an industry forum designed to provide and promote standardized interfaces for video surveillance/physical security IP (Internet Protocol) products can more effectively communicate with other connected products. ONVIF states that the benefits of an open standard include: Interoperability – products from different manufacturers can be used together in a single system and still communicate data effectively Flexibility – end-users and integrators are not stuck with a single solution based on technology choices of individual manufacturers Future-proof – standards ensure that there are connectable products on the market at any given time, regardless of individual companies and products Quality – when a product conforms to a standard, the market knows what to expect from that product

1. THE GLOBAL STANDARD FOR IP
SENTRY SECURITY SYSTEMS INC.

2. ONVIF
ONVIF, or Open Networking
Video Interface Forum, is an
industry forum designed to
provide and promote
standardized interfaces for
video surveillance/physical
security IP (Internet Protocol)
products can more effectively
communicate with other
connected products.
Sentry Security Systems Inc.
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3. Why open standard?
ONVIF states that the benefits of an open standard include:
o Interoperability – products from different manufacturers can be used
together in a single system and still communicate data effectively
o Flexibility – end-users and integrators are not stuck with a single
solution based on technology choices of individual manufacturers
o Future-proof – standards ensure that there are connectable products
on the market at any given time, regardless of individual companies and
products
o Quality – when a product conforms to a standard, the market knows
what to expect from that product
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4. Profiles
PROFILE S
• Common functionalities of IP video
systems
• Audio streaming
• Video streaming
• PTZ controls
• Relay activation
• Video configuration
• Multicast
FOR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
PROFILE C
FOR ACCESS CONTROL
• Common functionalities of IP access
control systems
• Door state
• Door control
• Credential management
• Event handling
• Alarm management
• Site information/configuration
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5. Profiles
PROFILE G
•IP Video Storage Systems
• Video storage
• Video recording
• Search capabilities
• Video retrieval
FOR VIDEO STORAGE
PROFILE Q
FOR QUICK CONFIGURATION
• Common functionalities of IP access
control systems
• Device discovery
• Configuration
• TLS certificates and key
management
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6. ONVIF and Profiles
ONVIF profiles make it easy to recognize how devices and
clients are compatible with one another. Each ONVIF profile
has a fixed set of functionalities that must be supported by a
device or client.
• If a client that conforms to Profile S, it will work with a
device that also conforms to Profile S
• Clients and devices can support more than one ONVIF
profile
Conforming to the ONVIF profiles is the only way to ensure
compatibility between products; and only registered products
are considered to be ONVIF conformant.
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7. THE GLOBAL STANDARD FOR IP
SENTRY SECURITY SYSTEMS INC.
Sentry Security Systems Inc. is a nationally recognized leader providing industry-
leading analog, network and hybrid video surveillance products. We have built our
reputation on our ability to deliver high quality products at highly competitive prices,
backed by solid technical and sales support. For over 18 years, Sentry Dealers have
been installing our solutions for commercial, residential, retail and government
customers to protect and monitor their assets, employees and customers.
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