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Inventors Thomas Edison and William Dickson create the first movie camera. -
The first miniature camera is produced through the use of a hand-crank. -
Video monitoring becomes popular through George Orwell´s book "1984", which is focused on the idea of "big brothers". -
Invention of the video type recorder.
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NASA uses analog signals to map the moon's surface, sending digital images to Earth. -
Texas instruments patents the first electronic camera which does not require film. -
Adoption of surveillance cameras expands to businesses due to theft and froud growing in frequency.
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The first IP camera is released by Axis Communications. -
The attack of the World Trade Centre changes video surveillance from big-brother to individual safety.
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Companies such as Samsung, Sony and Panasonic develop high performance, megapixel and IP cameras.
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Very high resolution cameras are introduced.
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Video surveillance is everywhere and growing in popularity.