Dahua Technology has released DSS Pro – its Windows-based VMS (Video Management System) product. Using a modular design, DSS Pro is central management software developed by Dahua using Client Server (C/S) architecture.
DSS Control Client, DSS Web Client, and DSS Mobile form the suite of DSS clients, enabling users to enjoy around-the-clock access to video surveillance, and giving them the choice of a viewing interface that suits their needs, the developers say. DSS Control Client provides daily operation and surveillance task handling. GPU decoding and multi-screen support allows the simultaneous display of multiple types of content. DSS Web Client offers DSS access from any Internet-enabled PC browser. DSS Mobile enables users to view feeds from up to four cameras at once. It also supports remote playback of recorded footage from selected cameras and control of PTZ cameras.
Aside from its support for the full range of Dahua products, DSS Pro is designed for third party device integration through the inter-operability standard ONVIF. The DSS SDK for third party VSS integration supports Windows, IOS, and Android.
DSS Pro supports performance upgrades via distributed hardware extensions, functionality upgrades via add-ons, and capacity expansion via license subscription. DSS Pro also integrates an alarm system, POS, Face Recognition, and ITC for security applications.
DSS Pro supports hot standby for system reliability for critical applications. When abnormal behavior is detected, the detection service will automatically restart the server to ensure service stability. Dahua offers aftersales services including Dahua Software Upgrade Program (SUP) to provide users with access to the latest Dahua software, Dahua Software Support Plan (SSP) which offers free post technical support, and Custom Development that ensures customized solutions are supervised by Dahua staff.
Beyond its basic application as CCTV management system, DSS Pro can be used in many vertical industries such as retail, banking, transportation, and Safe City with the use of add-ons. Add-ons are separate software components installed on top of DSS video systems. DSS also provides business analysis for instance to help department stores, and other businesses improve customer satisfaction, provide a secure shopping environment, and better plan store layout and customer routes.
The LPR module features automatic number of plate recognition (ANPR), vehicle image capture, and vehicle list management, and more; for applications in the fields of parking and traffic management. Face Recognition is for various applications such as monitoring the entrances and exits to railway stations, metro stations, airport terminals, commercial buildings, seaports, schools, factories, and offices.
