The technology known as video surveillance cameras was started by Siemens AG. They first installed this at Test Stand VII in Germany back in 1942 so that they can observe launches of V-2 rockets from a safe distance. German engineer Walter Burch is credited for the invention, design and installation of this system which records rocket launches to observe for any malfunctions or other causes of problems. Today, this technology is still used on launch pads around the world and for other purposes.



Video surveillance cameras are installed in public areas such as parks and roads, inside office buildings, casinos, banks and government installations. It can be for crime watch purposes, traffic monitoring, transportation safety or industrial process observation. Whatever the purpose may be, the goal is to protect people from harm.

Due to advancements in technology the design of Walter Burch has been upgraded to be used with a personal computer so that the operator can perform more complex tasks with surveillance cameras. The cameras themselves have been upgraded for better image quality and zooming properties. These surveillance cameras can now also be used with high definition monitors for crisper, clearer images. Today, these surveillance cameras can be installed anywhere, everywhere and by anyone. Even the average family man can purchase surveillance cameras for his home to protect lives and property.

Home surveillance cameras are some of the most popular products in the market today. This is because people want to feel safer in their homes and workplace especially after terrorist attacks in the United States which made a lot of Americans feel unsafe even in their own homes. Using surveillance cameras will allow people living there to see people around the perimeter of the house and who is trying to get in. Surveillance cameras especially wireless cameras can easily be set anywhere and everywhere the house so that every nook and cranny is visible from the monitor or computer. These are great investments as it can prevent loss or damage of property and more importantly prevent any loss of life.

There are a lot of home surveillance cameras a consumer can choose from. As stated before, one of the most common home surveillance cameras used today are the wireless cameras which can easily be installed anywhere in the house without having to deal with complicated wiring systems. Then there are covert or hidden video surveillance cameras which can be placed inside different household objects such as alarm clocks, wall clocks, stuffed toys, porcelain displays and even plant pots. For those who are unwilling to invest yet on these, they can opt to purchase fake surveillance cameras which are a lot cheaper and it tricks people that there is someone watching. This however does not really work and if anything is to happen there will be no video record of it.