Piccolos Common Features

The system uses a high performance DSP based video CODEC (H.264), allowing you to stream live video at the highest available quality over wireless mobile networks (low latency).

The unit has a built-in cellular module (HSPA/ 3G/ EDGE/ GPRS) which supports most cellular service providers around the world. The unit only requires a SIM card (data only) to operate.

The unit supports two way VOIP (Audio In/Out streaming), which allows voice communication between the unit and any connected PC/ Laptop/ Smart phone. The unit has a built-in microphone and speaker; however external audio peripherals can be attached to the unit as well.

The unit has a built-in GPS Receiver which provides accurate GPS co-ordinates. The system features a variety of GPS functions such as: Live GPS tracking/ map recording/ GPS alarms/ speed tracking/ satellite and coordinates information and more.

The Piccolo has built-in Visual Motion Detection (VMD), which can be activated on any camera connected to the unit and can be set to trigger a variety of actions, such as video streaming, recording and others.

The Piccolo has 8 built-in GPIO ports (4 Input Sensors/ 4 Output Switches) for external peripheral devices. The GPIO ports can be set to trigger a variety of actions such as: video streaming, recording and others.

The Piccolo has built-in RS-485 ports (T+/ T-) which support PTZ cameras using Pelco D protocol. The system allows you to control the Pan, Tilt and Zoom functions of the supported PTZ camera, live from any location.

The unit can send SMS alerts to any number of mobile phones, as a result of various alarms being triggered such as: VMD and GPIO/ Alarm Button. Supported mobile phones can also receive images of the video stream.

The unit features automatic bandwidth control, which will automatically decrease the bit rate and frame rate of the video channel (if they are set to high), in order to support the mobile network bandwidth.

The unit has a built-in alarm-button which can be pressed by personnel in the case of an event or emergency. The Alarm Button can be set to trigger a variety of actions such as: video streaming, recording and others.

The Piccolo has a Micro SD slot for onboard device video/ audio recording. The unit supports up to a 32GB Micro SD card (SDHC).

The unit has a built-in 4000mAh rechargeable lithium battery. With a full battery, the unit can stream video for about 4.5 hours, without a power supply being connected.

The Piccolo system supports secure data encryption between the unit, server and any clients in the network.

The Piccolo Serias unit uses low power and has a 5V DC power input for charging.

The Piccolo unit has a built-in LAN interface for streaming live media via any local area network to any location. An Ethernet cable is included with the unit.

Server Software is an advanced complete software solution comprising of server/ client/ configuration programs for setting up, configuring, monitoring and controlling Piccolo devices live from any location around the world.