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This section provides an overview for covert cameras as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 9 covert camera manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked covert camera companies as of December, 2024: 1.PAM Distributing, 2.DTS Digital, 3.SurveillanceVideo.
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A covert camera, also known as a hidden or spy camera, is specifically designed for secret observation or surveillance activities.
Engineered to blend seamlessly into the environment, these cameras are hardly noticeable, differing significantly from traditional surveillance systems in their ability to be concealed. They are extensively utilized in settings that demand discreet monitoring, including security operations, surveillance tasks, and investigative endeavors.
These devices are often camouflaged as mundane objects—ranging from pens and clocks to eyeglasses and smartphones—to ensure their presence remains undetected by individuals in their vicinity. Some models are compact enough to be housed within small enclosures or equipped with sensors, eliminating the need for conspicuous wiring for power and data connectivity, thereby facilitating their stealthy placement.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Hanwha Vision America, founded in 1977, is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced machine vision and inspection systems and software, with its headquarters located in New Jersey, United States. The company specializes in providing cutting-edge machine vision solutions for various industries, offering products such as industrial cameras, smart cameras, image processing software, and complete vision systems, among other vision and surveillance equipment. It caters to a wide range of industries, including automotive manufacturing, electronics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and logistics. Its machine vision systems facilitte quality control, defect detection, and automation in different processes.
ADI is a global wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products that is headquartered in Melville, New York, and was established in 1994. The company operates in 17 countries and specializes in distributing security, audiovisual, and low-voltage products for various applications. Its product range includes security cameras, access control systems, and networking equipment. The company provide solutions such as cabling, cloud VMS, custom cable assemblies, and cybersecurity, serving industries such as security, conferences and convention centers, construction, education, telecommunications, and automation. ADI offers services such as integration services, project registration, remote monitoring, software renewal, systems design and, training and events.
ACTi Corp. is an end-to-end surveillance systems manufacturer founded in 2003 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. The company produces video management and analysis software, network video recorder (NVR) servers, and IP cameras with customizable frame rates and compression, as well as accessories like mounts, cables, and camera housings for various applications in banking, business intelligence, education, and logistics. ACTi also offers additional services such as technical support, engineering, installation, and testing to clients with niche specifications.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAM Distributing |
16.5%
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| 2 | DTS Digital |
13.9%
|
| 3 | SurveillanceVideo |
12.7%
|
| 4 | GNS Wireless LLC |
12.7%
|
| 5 | Sperry West |
10.1%
|
| 6 | EYETEK SURVEILLANCE |
8.9%
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| 7 | Hanwha Vision America |
8.9%
|
| 8 | ADI |
8.9%
|
| 9 | ACTi Corporation |
7.6%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the covert camera page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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2 | 66.7% |
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Taiwan
|
1 | 33.3% |
