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A-MTK AH2100M PIR IP-Camera
Home > Products A-MTK AH2100M PIR IP Camera Supplier: A-MTK Region: Taiwan Updated: 03/11/2014 Click Frequency: 10 Product Category: IP Surveillance > Network Cameras > HD Camera Key Specifications AH2100M is an IP camera that features intelligent event detection, Including audio detection, motion detection, PIR detector, and sensor input. Upon event detected, the camera will send video clips to FTP, Email, NAS, and mSD card, and send push notify message to smart phone apps. The camera and smart phone apps are designed and produced by A-MTK in-house. Besides, A-MTK built up its own "Fast IP View" cloud service to users. In addition, the camera supports high-definition video at 1280×1024 resolution and 30fps speed. The camera comes with PIR for motion detection. To offer high-quality night vision, the camera is equipped with IR LEDs and ICR for clear views at night. Moreover, the camera supports both wired Ethernet and wireless Wi-Fi 802.11n network interfaces. Related Products
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Seneca Introduces xVault xNVR100 Powered by OnSSI
[March 11, 2014] (PR Web Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) March 11, 2014 Seneca®, a leading custom computer and appliance manufacturer providing optimized, certified, and guaranteed solutions for the digital security and surveillance (DSS) market, today announces an integrated solution combining the Seneca xVault xNVR100 (Network Video Recorder) and OnSSI ’s flagship Ocularis PS VMS software. This solution highlights the ongoing effort between the two companies to simplify and accelerate the adoption of IP video surveillance. The xVault xNVR100 OnSSI solution provides an out of the box, ready to deploy, video surveillance platform designed for single site surveillance or distributed across multiple remote sites. This bundled solution supports IP deployments or a combination of analog and IP (hybrid) projects where customers are slowly transitioning their analog equipment to IP. “Seneca makes it easy for security integrators to deploy IP technology while giving their analog customers a migration path to bridge the gap into IP technology,” said Ron VanTassel, Market Development Manager for Seneca. “The xVault xNVR100, performance optimized and pre-loaded with OnSSI Ocularis PS software, provides a turnkey solution ideal for up to 26 camera deployments.” “By Embedding Ocularis PS in Seneca’s xVault product offering, we can provide customers with best-in- breed software and hardware for demanding applications and environments. Also included in the offering is the Ocularis mobile client, capable of streaming HD/MP cameras at full frame rates over low bandwidth connections to your mobile device, said Ken LaMarca, VP of Sales and Marketing at OnSSI. […]
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Small Chain Finds Success Upgrading To IP At Own Pace
LYNCHBURG, Va.—Family-owned and operated Quik-e Foods, based here, recently installed an IP camera in the rear of one of its 12 convenience stores. “The camera actually paid for itself on Day 2,” Quik-e Vice President Todd Burgess told Security Director News . The March Networks camera captured images of an employee stealing cigarettes by taking them out in trash bags through the back door. Quik-e, which also operates five automated car washes and a laundromat within about a 40-mile radius of Lynchburg, is a longtime March Networks end user, working with certified reseller and installer Integrated Technology Group. The chain gradually has been upgrading its March Networks NVRs to the next-gen 8000 Series Hybrid NVRs. The product is allowing Quik-e to move from analog cameras to IP cameras at its own pace as finances allow. Quik-e also plans to soon deploy March’s Searchlight for Retail video analytics software. The recent upgrade at Quik-e sites is “feature-rich,” Burgess said. “Our storage capacity has quadrupled. Where before I had systems that would only hold [images] for 30 days, I now can get up to three months. And it’s all user driven.” The ROI Burgess experienced is not unique, March Networks project manager Ali Mahmoud told Security Director News . Customers can use the system for 10 minutes each morning and capture $5,000 in thefts each week, he said. “The ROI is pretty quick,” and the fact that it’s hybrid so users don’t have to rip out old equipment is another plus, […]
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Anoka-Hennepin Makes Plans To Intensify Secondary School Security
After ramping up security at all of its elementary schools last summer, the Anoka-Hennepin School District is making plans to do the same at all secondary schools this year. The shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December 2012 prompted the district to make schools harder targets for someone who wants to cause harm. “Our secondary schools – our high schools and middle schools – have had an advantage in the past over elementary schools,” said Chuck Holden, chief operations officer for the district, in a presentation to the school board Feb. 24. These schools share police liaison officers and boast multiple security cameras, and all of the high schools have some system for keyless entry currently in place, according to Holden. After input from local law enforcement, the district added vestibule entrances, a system that scans driver’s licenses and keyless entry points in all 24 elementary schools, two early childhood centers and a special education center in 2013. Now, staff recommends those same modifications be implemented in secondary schools this spring and summer. Anoka Middle School for the Arts and Roosevelt Middle School in Blaine are the only two schools of the district’s 11 regular secondary schools that require the construction of vestibules. In total, Holden estimates the cost of secondary security modifications will be close to one million dollars. The money will come from the existing capital budget, funds that typically finance routine replacements – windows, ceiling tiles, carpets, etc. Those replacements will be held off for […]
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Repo Companies A Vast Hidden Surveillance Network Across The Country
Few notice the “spotter car” from Manny Sousa’s repo company as it scours Massachusetts parking lots, looking for vehicles whose owners have defaulted on their loans. Sousa’s unmarked car is part of a technological revolution that goes well beyond the repossession business, transforming any industry that wants to check on the whereabouts of ordinary people. An automated reader attached to the spotter car takes a picture of every license plate it passes and sends it to a company in Texas that already has more than 1.8 billion plate scans from vehicles across the country. These scans mean big money for Sousa — typically $200 to $400 every time the spotter finds a vehicle that’s stolen or in default — so he runs his spotter around the clock, typically adding 8,000 plate scans to the database in Texas each day. Private companies were quietly and rapidly finding ways to profit from much larger databases with little public discussion. Digital Recognition Network , with the help of about 400 repossession companies across the United States, has increased the number of license scans in its database tenfold since September 2010, and the firm continues to add another 70 million scans per month, according to company disclosures. Digital Recognition’s top rival, Illinois-based MVTRAC , has not disclosed the size of its database, but claimed in a 2012 Wall Street Journal interview to have scans of “a large majority” of vehicles registered in the United States. Digital Recognition already provides its entire data pool […]
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Assa Abloy IN120 Wi-Fi Lock
Assa Abloy announces the introduction of its IN120 Wi-Fi lock, combining secure wireless electronic access control with a sleek design. Available from Group brands Corbin Russwin and Sargent, the IN120 reportedly provides a cost-effective solution for facilities needing to upgrade access control.Ideal for use in hard-to-wire locations, the IN120 utilizes standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity to connect to the access control system, significantly reducing installation costs, and eliminating the need for proprietary equipment, Assa Abloy reports. The IN120’s integrated ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 hardware is available in cylindrical and mortise lock configurations.The IN120 utilizes HID multiCLASS SE technology, which provides heightened security, supports multiple credential types including HID Prox, HID iCLASS, HID iCLASS SE (SIO-enabled), HID iCLASS Seos, HID MIFARE SE, HID iCLASS DESfire EV1 SE, MIFARE Classic, DESfire EV1, and FeliCa, and enables NFC mobile access. The IN120 supports current Wi-Fi security standards including WEP, WPA, WPA2 and 802.1x and utilizes AES 128-bit encryption. In addition, the WiFi radio is field-upgradeable, making it future proof for evolving Wi-Fi standards.“Our new IN120 is ideal for budget-conscious applications. Combining low cost and the ability to interface with a facility’s existing IT infrastructure, the IN120 offers the most economical path to upgrade to electronic access control by leveraging an existing network,” says Peter Boriskin, director of product management, electronic access control, Assa Abloy Americas. The ASSA ABLOY IN120 offers a customizable feature set, allowing building owners to select only the features they need or add features as their requirements grow. The IN120 […]
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A New Look At Retail Surveillance With Axis Communications
What if you could implement a modern, state-of-the-art surveillance system that enables you to: • Improve the profitability of your retail outlet • Significantly reduce shrinkage • Improve staff security And at the same time provide even better service for your customers? With an Axis network video solution, you can do all of this and more. Axis is the market leader in network video and a driving force behind the shift from analogue to digital video surveillance, which paves the way for a more secure, smarter and safer world. Axis offers network video solutions for professional installations featuring products and solutions that are based on innovative and open technical platforms. Products at RBTE AXIS M30 Network Camera Series – High-performance fixed mini domes AXIS M30 Series offers affordably priced, highly discreet and easy-to-install fixed domes with HDTV performance and 360°/180° panoramic views. They are ideal for retail stores. Models are available in both indoor and outdoor-ready versions. AXIS M30 cameras are vandal- and dust-resistant (except for AXIS M3007-P), and can be mounted on walls or ceilings. AXIS M3007-P is highly discreet with its smoke-detector look. AXIS M3014 is also available for recessed mounting in drop ceilings. AXIS P85 Network Camera Series – Eye-level mounted cameras for reliable identification AXIS P85 Network Camera Series is designed for eye-level placement and the pinhole lens provides a depth of field at 2 m (6.6″ ft), which makes it suitable for identification of close-up shots. The camera’s height is optimized to look straight […]
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CaughtOnCamera: Malaysia Airlines Passenger With Stolen Passport
PHOTO: A patrol vessel with the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency searches for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane off Tok Bali Beach in Kelantan, Malaysia, March 9, 2014. <br/><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/entertainment?cid=11_extvid1">ABC Entertainment News</a> | <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/business?cid=11_extvid2">ABC Business News</a> Copy One of the passengers who used a stolen passport to board the missing Malaysia Airlines passenger jet was a black man, a Malaysian official indicated today. The investigation into Friday’s disappearance of the jetliner with 239 passengers and crew has centered so far around the fact that two passengers used passports stolen from an Austrian and an Italian. The plane which left Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was headed for Beijing. Three of the passengers, one adult and two children, were American. Today Malaysia’s Civil Aviation Chief Azaharuddin Abdul Rahman said officials had reviewed surveillance tape of the plane’s boarding "from check-in right to departure." "I can confirm that all security protocols had been complied with," he said. When asked about the two men who used the stolen passports, Rahman replied, "We confirmed now they are not Asian looking males." When pressed to describe them, he said, "Do you know a footballer by the name of Bartoli? Do you know what he looks like?" Reporters corrected him asking, "Mario Balotelli?" and asked whether the man with the stolen passport was black. Balotelli, who is black, is an Italian soccer player. "Yes," Rahman replied. Rahman refused to further describe the two men. Rahman also indicated that investigators were not any closer to determining what happened […]
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Apollo Video Technology Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Monday, 10 March 2014 11:20 BOTHELL, Wash. — Apollo Video Technology, a supplier of mobile video surveillance systems for transit and school buses, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary today. Since its inception in 2004, Apollo Video has provided industry-leading technology advancements for mobile video surveillance systems for transit, rail, law enforcement and government applications. Incorporating fleet-wide management, advanced networking capabilities and the highest quality video recording, Apollo Video’s solutions have been deployed at over 350 organizations worldwide. This represents sales of over 20,000 of the company’s flagship product, the RoadRunner digital video recording system. The RoadRunner system features onboard cameras for monitoring video and audio surveillance inside and around school buses and transit buses. Combining powerful and durable hardware solutions with sophisticated software, the system delivers streamlined and fleet-wide management to increase accessibility of data, reduce maintenance and operating costs, improve fleet efficiency, and mitigate risk and liability. “It’s incredible to see the developments that have been made in technology over the past 10 years,” said Rodell Notbohm, CEO and founding partner of Apollo Video. “I am honored to be part of such a great team of employees that continue to spearhead advancements in this industry. Maintaining great relationships with our customers, learning about their challenges and creating solutions to solve their specific needs has been pivotal to our success.” To keep up with growing market demands, Apollo Video continues to expand staffing and in 2013, moved to a larger facility to allow for greater manufacturing capabilities and faster production. […]
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Biometric Passports And Borders Essential To Prevent Use Of Stolen Passports
Janice Kephart, founder of the Secure Identity. (PRNewsFoto/Secure Identity & Biometrics Association) Secure Identity. (PRNewsFoto/Secure Identity & Biometrics Association) WASHINGTON, March 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — News reports that stolen Austrian and Italian passports were used to book two airline tickets on the disappeared Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 intensifies the need for full and immediate implementation of biometric passports and borders, including a biometric exit program in the United States. Biometrics assure that people are who they say they are, and makes it extremely difficult for identities to be stolen and travel documents to be used illegally. The 9/11 Commission recommended biometric borders when it was determined that al Qaeda relied heavily on counterfeit and stolen passports for clandestine travel. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140310/PH79967-a Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140310/PH79967LOGO-b "Fully biometric passports and readers can prevent stolen passport holders from successfully bypassing immigration authorities," said Janice Kephart, founder of the Secure Identity & Biometrics Association (SIBA) and former 9/11 Commission border counsel. "Moreover, biometric borders are now cost-effective, extremely fast, and are currently enabling countries like New Zealand to incorporate airline check-in with immigration check-out, building seamless convenience for the traveler and safer skies." Identity assumption remains possible where passports do not meet the international standards requiring inclusion of a biometric, or a country fails to implement processes to read biometrics. Today, the United States and countries around the world, including Austria, Italy and Malaysia, issue e-passports that meet international security standards. However, where countries fail to embed biometric readers into border processes at […]
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ipConfigure Reinvents IP-Camera Video Management Software With Orchid
ENP Newswire – 10 March 2014 Release date- 05032014 – ipConfigure announces Orchid, a revolutionary IP video management software (VMS) platform which runs on multiple operating systems and is universally accessible through an immersive web browser interface. ipConfigure announces Orchid, a revolutionary IP video management software (VMS) platform which runs on multiple operating systems and is universally accessible through an immersive web browser interface. Delivering an end-to-end installation and configuration time of less than 5 minutes, Orchid redefines simplicity for the surveillance industry. Orchid is accessible. Orchid leverages an elegant cross-platform architecture that removes operating system dependencies. An interactive multi-touch user interface allows operators to control and manage surveillance cameras from web browsers on a variety of platforms including Windows, Linux, OS X, iOS and Android . Orchid is adaptive. Orchid is the first VMS to install and operate directly on a broad base of both traditional and embedded devices, including servers, cameras, and network-attached storage. With native support for ONVIF Profile S, Orchid supports a growing list of 2,500 IP cameras and encoders, removing the need for manufacturer-specific driver support. With this widely adopted industry standard, Orchid offers instant access to the cameras of tomorrow. Orchid is secure. Orchid TLS/SSL encryption delivers secure video transmission from cameras to Orchid devices, and from Orchid devices to users. Ensuring the integrity of video on both open and closed networks, Orchid offers an uncompromising architecture for data security. Orchid is freedom. Orchid liberates decision-makers from vendor lock-in by providing the ultimate […]
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Allegion Showcasing Healthcare-Inspired Access Control Products At PDC Summit
Mar 10, 2014 10:04 AM, By Jessaca Gutierrez Pesa Xstream Pesa Xstream IP STREAMING APPLIANCE PESA Xstream multi-path IP streaming appliance simultaneously encodes up to five independent video sources and eight audio sources concurrently from live or recorded video for multi-path H.264 IP distribution over six independent video streams with no sync or latency issues, according to the company. Housed in a compact 1RU form factor, it provides a cost-effective, comprehensive package for digital media capture, processing, distribution, and storage. Upgrades for Q1 2014 include onboard storage as well as a USB 2.0 communications interface. “With its synchronized, high-quality video and audio and a low cost per stream, PESA Xstream has caught the attention of government agencies and a number of other vertical markets,” says John T. Wright, PESA senior vice president, sales and business development. “PESA Xstream is already part of VIQ Infinit, a digital media capture and management platform from VIQ Solutions for court systems, and we are working with developers who are tailoring the user experience for other specific applications.” PESA Xstream captures H.264 IP camera streams, NTSC/PAL, or SDI video up to 1080p resolution, stored video content, and computer-based content such as PowerPoint slides or medical patient vital signs, then prepares high-bandwidth MPEG-4/H.264 broadcast streams for enterprise distribution and archive. When multiple sources are captured simultaneously, the streams remain associated and synchronized during the event. With five individually addressable video outputs, as well as an integrated quad-view output, PESA Xstream allows operators to stream live […]
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Increased Camera Surveillance, Bag Searches At 2014 Boston Marathon Route
FRAMINGHAM – Public safety officials announced plans for stepped up security measures at the 2014 Boston Marathon at a joint press conference with marathon organizers on Monday. There will be a significant increase in the public safety presence across the entire route this year but organizers say that they are doing everything they can to maintain the atmosphere of the race. A bulked-up public safety presence will be particularly noticeable at the start and finish lines of the race, as well as in popular spectator areas. "We are confident that the overall experience with runners and spectators will not be impacted and all will enjoy a fun, festive and family-oriented day," said Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Director Kurt Schwartz. A stepped-up video surveillance and bag inspection effort is planned for the event. Spectators are strongly discouraged from bringing over the shoulder bags or backpacks to any spot along the 26.2 mile route. Searches at screening points are likely according to officials and could lead to long delays at entry points. Spectators are advised to bring all their personal items to the racecourse in a clear plastic bag similar to one they would use for passing through airport security screening checkpoints. An enhanced video surveillance program will be in place along the racecourse. The plan includes the deployment of the portable surveillance cameras that were first used at the 2013 Independence Day celebration on the Boston Esplanade. Private businesses along the course have been contacted about possible involvement in the […]
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Aimetis Announces Update Pack for E-Series Physical Security Appliance
WATERLOO, Ontario, Mar 07, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent network video management software, today announced Aimetis Symphony™ 6.12.3 is now available for the E3200 and E7000 Series Physical Security Appliances. The update pack includes many features and refinements including streamlined software updating and cloud backup for server configurations. Top new capabilities include: Symphony 6.12.3.3 – Symphony update includes hundreds of new features and improvements such as 360 camera dewarping, cloud backup for server configuration and the ability to manage client updates from the server. Video Analytics – Improved People Counting and Auto-PTZ tracking. Mobile Bridge 2.1.3 – Includes many improvements such as ability to disable Symphony Rules and search for cameras on iOS and Android devices. Web Administration 1.7 – Offers many new features and improvements, such as support for Internet Explorer 11 and simplified software updating for the appliance itself. Availability Symphony 6.12.3 is available worldwide for download at www.aimetis.com . Customers with Aimetis Symphony 6.11 or older may require a valid maintenance agreement to upgrade their appliance. Customers without a valid maintenance agreement can contact Aimetis Sales for further information. About Aimetis ( www.aimetis.com ) Aimetis Corp. is a Waterloo, Canada-based software company offering integrated intelligent video management solutions for security surveillance and business intelligence applications. Founded in 2003, the company is a global leader in intelligent video technology and is propelling the adoption of video analytics as an integral component of video management solutions. It’s unique in providing a single […]
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Chui Home Facial Recognition Software
March 7, 2014 Leave a comment “Michelle is the Social Media & Client Coordinator with a passion for communication and the media. Having recently graduated with a degree in Mass Media, and a dream of one day becoming a broadcaster, Michelle brings a fresh take on all things news – technology, politics, and yes, even sports. Her love for people makes the job something she loves, which is obvious in all that she does for the studio.” When I was in college, there wasn’t a peep hole to see who was outside my door. So I would blindly answer the door, not knowing who it was going to be. And as a 4’11 girl, it was intimidating and kind of scary to open my door to whoever. I wish that I had Chui was when I was in college. Chui is facial recognition software that allows people to come in and out of the house. Basically, Chui is a super smart doorbell. The doorbell recognizes who’s ringing your doorbell and sends a notification straight to your phone or tablet. Then you can respond with audio, live video feed, or an action to unlock your door. So you can be thousands of miles away from your home, and you can open the door for your next door neighbor who needs to borrow a cup of sugar. This is something that I could’ve really used at school. Heck, it’s something that I could use now! If you want to learn more […]
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Avigilon Stock Price Target Raised to C$40.00
Share on StockTwits Avigilon logo Research analysts at Pi Financial boosted their price target on shares of Avigilon (TSE:AVO) from C$38.00 to C$40.00 in a report released on Wednesday, American Banking & Market News reports. Pi Financial’s price target points to a potential upside of 22.96% from the stock’s previous close. Avigilon ( TSE:AVO ) traded down 2.15% on Wednesday, hitting $31.83. 281,264 shares of the company’s stock traded hands. Avigilon has a 52-week low of $11.01 and a 52-week high of $34.50. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $31.17 and a 200-day moving average of $25.. The company has a price-to-earnings ratio of 69.21. A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on AVO. Analysts at Raymond James upgraded shares of Avigilon from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. They now have a C$35.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at RBC Capital raised their price target on shares of Avigilon from C$31.00 to C$32.00 in a research note on Wednesday. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at CIBC raised their price target on shares of Avigilon from C$50.00 to C$55.00 in a research note on Wednesday. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the stock. The stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price […]
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Biometrics May Be Banned In Florida Schools, But Flourish Elsewhere
Breaking Tampa Bay, Florida and national news and weather from Tampa Bay Online and The Tampa Tribune | TBO.com Politics Boca Ciega High School in Gulfport is one of 10 schools in the nation using biometric scanning technology. LUKE JOHNSON/STAFF BY JAMES L. ROSICA Tribune/Scripps Capital Bureau Published: March 9, 2014 TALLAHASSEE — State lawmakers are moving speedily to ban its use on schoolchildren, but the use of biometric identification isn’t going away. Biometrics uses physical characteristics that can be measured — fingerprints, irises, voices — to identify a person. At its most basic, even a photo ID badge is a biometric identifier. The example now causing a ruckus is in Pinellas County. Schools there use palm scanners to authorize withdrawals from pre-paid accounts, moving lunch lines faster and giving students more time to eat. That ruckus, however, so far has been stirred by legislators, not parents. State Sen. Dorothy Hukill, R-Port Orange, says she caught wind of the practice and grew alarmed. She also knew about Polk County schools scanning children’s eyes to track comings and goings on school buses. “What are we doing in government in terms of taking biometric information?” she said, mentioning her concern that the information could be breached and used for identity theft. “I think a ban is definitely the way to go,” she said, “I want to protect school kids.” Beyond the security fears and Big Brother-type anxiety, advocates say biometric authentication simply exists to answer the question: Are you who you […]
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Sony’s New Xperia z2 Smartphone Video Camera
08-03-2014 Norbain is now offering customers the first ever range of IP door entry video kits from Videx. These kits have been introduced in response to growing market demands from installers and end users alike for door entry solutions that maximise the benefits of Internet Protocol compatibility. These convenient kits allow homeowners and businesses to take advantage of IP technology for security and access control by using familiar ethernet points or WiFi to connect computers, tablets and other devices to servers and the internet. Once connected, these devices can be used to control door entry operations, offering convenience, flexibility and multi-user options. Using the proven Videx 4000 Series door entry panel, the kits can include up to 64 call buttons and incorporate a colour camera, with IR illumination and a back lit name window. A wide angle (101° vertical, 170° horizontal) camera option is also available. A dedicated button calls the apartment videophone and provides two way full duplex speech and video communication. These door entry panels are very robust and available in both flush and surface mounting options. Modular in design, they can be customised to include options such as coded access, proximity access, finger print access, additional buttons and information modules. The entrance panel requires a 12Vdc supply and CAT 5 network cable. Print | Email | Home News Product Suppliers Service Providers Associations Products Linked Companies Security Events Security Academy Security Media Advertising Contact Site map Global North America Middle East United Kingdom Sweden Norway Denmark […]
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Tuscaloosa City Schools Looking To Replace Broken Security Cameras
the republic logo TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — Tuscaloosa city schools officials say they’re hoping to replace broken security cameras by the end of the month. Director of the district’s facilities program Jeff Johnson tells the Tuscaloosa News ( http://bit.ly/1n9rPnx ) says about 20 percent of the district’s cameras don’t work. Johnson says some of the cameras in the system are as much as 11 years old. School board member Norman Crow says the broken cameras are a safety issue that the district can’t afford to delay fixing. Board member Marvin Lucas says the district should implement regular checks to make sure cameras in the system are functioning properly. Information from: The Tuscaloosa News, http://www.tuscaloosanews.com Think your friends should see this? Share it with them! All comments are moderated before posting. Your email address must be verified with Disqus in order for your comment to appear. View our commenting guidelines and FAQ’s here. Story copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Feedback, Corrections and Other Requests: AP welcomes feedback and comments from readers. Send an email to info@ap.org and it will be forwarded to the appropriate editor or reporter.
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Camera Facial Recognition Program Put On Hold For Osaka Train Station
2014-03-07 23:33:08 National Mar. 08, 2014 – 06:40AM JST ( ) OSAKA — A plan by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NIICT) to implement high-tech camera software inside the Osaka train station building sometime next month has been delayed due to opposition from a local civic group Follow-up report to me Any reported complete Just news photo Just video . NHK reported Friday that the group opposes the use of software capable of tracking individuals’ movements, and facial recognition photography because it is an invasion of individual privacy. According to the plan, 90 cameras were scheduled to be installed in Osaka Station City with the object of tracking pedestrian traffic and congestion inside the station, and even assisting in evacuation efforts during times of disaster over a two-year period. The NIICT said it had informed the public that the cameras’ photographic capabilities will only be used to capture overall pedestrian traffic, never any one person’s facial features, in particular. Any information outside of those parameters would not be stored or used in any way. Despite this assurance, however, many university professors and other members of the civic group said that filming passersby in crowded public areas without their permission is something they could not support. The group submitted petitions to both JR West and the NIICT. The NIICT said it has taken the widespread opposition and criticism into consideration and a committee of specialists is being formed to conduct an investigation into how the camera software […]
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