Innovative MOBOTIX video CCTV solution helps lecturers deliver food preparation courses to catering students

Mobotix AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of an innovative installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV solution which is improving the ability of lecturers to deliver food preparation courses to catering students at Worcester College of Technology. The implementation carried out by MOBOTIX partner Ecl-ips uses a pair of 3 megapixel MOBOTIX cameras positioned over cooking and food preparation areas with a live feed going to individual monitors above each student's work area.

The solution allows students to follow the practical steps in the food preparation course from their own workstation and is supported by a feed from desktop PC to allow additional course material such as recipes, diagrams and even pre-recorded video to be played by the lecturer during each lesson. The system can also record entire lesson with students able to access them offline or to help them practice at home.

As Evan Whakahau, a network engineer for the College explains: "We had originally tried to use an analogue system but the low quality made it unusable and the location of the cameras directly above hot and smoky cooking areas also proved challenging."

Evan contacted MOBOTIX directly for an evaluation unit and, after thorough testing, contacted Ecl-ips, a local MOBOTIX Advanced partner for a quote. "The camera offered both the quality and reliability necessary for the kitchen area, Ecl-ips carried out the entire installation in 3 days and the system has been up and running ever since," Whakahau explains.