The PureActiv system is able to detect anomalous situations by analyzing inputs from multiple sensors, including cameras, fence intrusion systems, and radar systems and ensures a policy based response to threatening conditions. In addition, PureActiv contains unique patent-pending technology for advanced software control of pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras that can dramatically reduce installation costs and greatly enhance operator efficiency and situational awareness when automatically or manually verifying alarm events. The PureActiv system combines interactive geographical information systems (GIS), advanced video analytics, and a robust and open system architecture to maximize system effectiveness and interoperation with third-party cameras, CCTV systems, intrusion sensors, access control, and alarm management systems.

The PureActiv system utilizes a distributed client/server architecture. PureActiv video digitizing, analytics, and camera control systems (called PureActiv DAQs) are placed on the edge of the network near the input terminations for the cameras and intrusion sensors. The preferred design is to have digital IP cameras and other IP based sensors placed on segregated physical networks attached to each DAQ. Each DAQ is then connected via a second segregated physical network to a PureActiv server. Each PureActiv server is then connected to the client accessible network, and acts as a proxy on behalf of each client to route video and camera control information.

This hierarchical architecture allows for maximum scalability, permitting access to view and control cameras from any location, while reducing the risks of network data congestion.

Each PureActiv DAQ and server is capable of supporting two simultaneous gigabit Ethernet connections. Furthermore, each DAQ and server can support multiple virtual private network connections to remote IP networks in both host and client roles using PPTP, L2TP, and IPSec technologies. Each DAQ and server also supports remote desktop capability.