Lorex Technology Inc.
Company typePublic (((TSX|LOX)))
IndustryTechnology
FounderBernie Klien
Headquarters
Markham, Ontario
,
Canada
Number of locations
9000 retail stores like: Costco, Home depot, Toys r us, Kmart, Best Buy, The Source, Future Shop, Tiger Direct
Area served
USA, Canada, Mexico, UK
Key people
Henry Schnurbach
(Chairman)(CEO)
Jordan Schwartz
(Chief Financial Officer)
Steve Gold
(President)
Chris Atwood
(VP Operations)
Godfrey D’Cruz
(VP Logistics)
(Inventory Management)
Wayne Hurd
(VP Sales)
Martin Worndl
(VP Marketing)
(Product Development)
ProductsIP camera, Baby monitor, DVR, Integrated LCD DVR
Websitewww.lorextechnology.com

Lorex Technology is a leading world wide home and business security solutions developer.


History

The company has been around since ________.

Lorex:


Key Product Technology

Wired Surveillance


Integrated LCD DVRs

Integrated LCD DVR
Front view: Looks like a typical LCD monitor
Media typeLCD DVR
Developed byLorex Technology
Integrated LCD DVR
Rear view: DVR connectors are at the bottom, the HDD is at the top left.
Media typeLCD DVR
Developed byLorex Technology
Integrated LCD DVR
Side view: Even with all the DVR components inside the LCD monitor is still slim.
Media typeLCD DVR
Developed byLorex Technology

Also known as:

The DVR components are integrated inside the LCD monitor, and the systems include everything you need: [1]

Depending on the specific unit it may not include some of the above features.

Integrated Systems were created to simplify:[2]

As it can be a terrible experience for users with no CCTV knowledge:

Built-in operating system (OS)

The OS was designed to function similar to Microsoft Windows XP as many people are already familiar with the basics:

Slim, modern, space-saving design




Wireless Surveillance


Baby Monitors

Audio wireless systems, using DECT, are completely interference free and have a range up to 300 m.[6]

2.4 GHz or 900 MHz Video Wireless Systems:

Analog Wireless Interference
Analog Wireless Interference

CONS:

  1. Suffer from interference with 2.4 GHz 900 MHz Wi-Fi or TV signals
  2. Have shorter range than audio or X10 monitors

PROS:

  1. A mix system offers a cord connection, using the home grid, and a wireless one from the outlet to the receiver.
  2. Generally less expensive than newer digital wireless systems.



Video Digital Wireless Systems:

Digital Wireless Interference
Digital Wireless Interference

CONS:

  1. Generally more expensive than older technology like 2.4 GHz or 900 MHz.

PROS: Uses Frequency-hopping spread spectrum

  1. No interfererence.
  2. Prevents third party signal tapping. [7]




Internet Protocol Surveillance


Remote Easy Connect Network Settings

Easy Connect Wireless IP Camera
LNE3003 mounted on a wall
Media typeInternet Protocol
EncodingMJPEG, MPEG4, 3GPP, JPEG
Capacity30+ frame/s
Developed byLorex Technology
Usagevideo, audio, & image transmission

Setting up IP Camera to be viewed remotely involves setting up a port forwarding, meaning logging in to the router and changing settings.If dynamic IP is being use, a DDNS registration is required.


In SMB or Enterprise installations static IP will be use for each IP and professional installer will configure the network parameters.But when it comes to the SOHO (Consumer Market), installation will be done by end user.


The user sometimes does not have same networking knowledge as professional integrator. This is where the new generation of Remote Easy Connect network cameras comes in to place.


Lorex is the first to introduce an IP Camera for the consumer market that required no networking knowledge in order to view the camera from a remote location (no port forwarding).[8]


By using the detection software provided, enabling an on line username and password, the camera will be auto registered under the customer secured web account. From this point users are able to logging to the camera viewing anywhere anytime there is an internet connection available or using their 3G iPhone™ [9]





DVRs

VESA Compatible DVRs

VESA Compatible DVR
The underside of a VESA compatible DVR
Media typeDVR
Developed byLorex Technology

VESA compatible DVR are designed small and light enough to mount to the back of an LCD monitor that has clear access to VESA mounting holes (100x100mm). This allows users to use their own personal monitor to save on cost and space.

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