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Man Videotaped PIN Input By Customers At St. Charles Bank’s ATM

Svetoslave T. Tanev was charged with forgery in St. Charles County and trafficking in stolen identities in St. Louis County. A man was charged with setting up a video camera at an ATM to record people as they punched in their PINs outside a St. Charles bank. The video camera was found Sept. 19 on an ATM at Enterprise Bank and Trust, 1001 First Capitol Avenue in St. Charles. One man, Svetoslav T. Tanev, 27, of Arlington Heights, IL, was charged Sept. 19 with forgery in St. Charles County Circuit Court. Officer Erik Lawrenz said St. Charles police saw video surveillance footage of the car used by the men who set up the camera. Officers soon located the car in the 1300 block of Bass Pro Drive near Bank of America. Lawrenz said officers do not know if they planned an operation at First Bank of America. The men were staying at a hotel in the same area, Lawrenz said. Police found more than 100 credit cards, an encoding machine and $12,000 in cash in a St. Charles hotel room occupied by Tanev and a second man. Tanev also was charged with trafficking in stolen identities in St. Louis County. Creve Coeur Police said an armored truck driver was refilling an ATM at the US Bank branch at 126880 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur when he saw a device attached to the top of the machine. Police found a small video camera trained on the ATM’s keypad to allow […]

Skyhawk Security Acquires Big Networks

Skyhawk Security Acquires Big Networks Copyright 2013 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved 2013-09-24 BATON ROUGE, La. , Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Skyhawk Security, LLC announced today it has acquired the assets and intellectual property of Big Networks LLC, a Baton Rouge, LA based Technology Company. The combined company will be known as Skyhawk Group (“Skyhawk”) with a team of 20 employees and over 100 years of combined security, technical and networking experience. Skyhawk’s current client base ranges from local startups to Fortune 150 companies with multiple offices being serviced across the country. The company’s full suite of managed offerings include Internet Service, IP Phone Service, IT Services, IT Service Agreements, Hosted Exchange Email, Offsite Backup, IP Camera Systems, Access Control Systems, and Remote Video Monitoring & Surveillance Services. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130924/MN85039 ) The acquisition further enables Skyhawk to focus on supporting its growing customer base in Louisiana while expanding its footprint across the country. Skyhawk recognizes the ever-changing landscape of the IT industry and believes the combination of the two companies address the marketplace’s need for innovation and forward thinking technology. Skyhawk’s near term growth strategy focuses on evaluating the existing customer base to identify opportunities for organic growth through cross-selling its newly added products and services. For information on Skyhawk Group’s acquisition or its product and service offerings, please contact us below. Paul Ellis – Managing Member ( paul@skyhawkgrp.com ) Stuart Gilly – Managing Member ( stuart@skyhawkgrp.com ) Brett Lofton – Managing Member ( brett@skyhawkgrp.com ) Company Website […]

D-Link Securicam Full HD 2 Megapixel Cube PoE Network Camera

The DCS-2210 is a versatile surveillance solution that is perfect for monitoring low-light environments in your home or small office. It combines a high-resolution 2 Megapixel sensor with a built-in IR LED to help you keep watch over areas in complete darkness. The DCS-2210 also includes a built-in IR cut filter, making it suitable for both day and night applications. Additionally, the DCS-2210 is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance. Simple installation and an intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with your Ethernet network. The DCS-2210 also comes with remote monitoring and motion detection features for a complete and cost-effective home security solution. The ePTZ feature allows users to select a target region for close-up viewing simply by clicking on the video feed displayed within their browser. ePTZ makes use of the camera’s 2 mexapixel resolution to survey a large area effortlessly. Since ePTZ requires no moving parts, there is no need to worry about the camera having mechanical failures. This network camera supports the Universal Plug-n-Play feature, which allows computers running on Windows XP/Vista/7 to automatically recognize the camera and add it to the network. Sign up with one of the free Dynamic DNS services available on the web to assign a name and domain to the camera (e.g. mycamera.dlinkddns.com), and remotely access the camera without having to remember your IP address. You may also view up to 32 cameras from a central location […]

Panasonic And Exacq Technologies Announce Technology Partnership To Power Next Generation Video Surveillance Recording Platform

[September 23, 2013] Panasonic and Exacq Technologies Announce Technology Partnership to Power Panasonic’s Next Generation Video Surveillance Recording Platform NEWARK, N.J. –(Business Wire)– Panasonic ( News – Alert ) System Communications Company of North America, a leading provider of integrated security and video surveillance solutions, today announced a partnership with Exacq Technologies, a leader in video management system (VMS) software technology used for video surveillance, to power Panasonic’s next generation software-based recording platforms. Integration of Exacq technology into Panasonic’s line of video management solutions will provide Panasonic customers with an expanded offering of powerful surveillance recording and monitoring solutions while delivering broad-based compatibility with third-party security hardware and access control systems. Video management system software allows users of video surveillance equipment to more efficiently monitor, manage and record IP surveillance video and is becoming a core component of modern video surveillance system deployments. Panasonic’s video management platforms allow the unification of multi-site networked video surveillance assets enabling both centralized control and remote access flexibility. Featuring an intuitive graphical user interface and seamless integration with Panasonic IP surveillance cameras and recorders, Panasonic’s video management platforms enable the deployment of end-to-end video surveillance solutions delivering powerful surveillance operations functionality with pre-engineered reliability. Exacq’s industry-leading VMS technology enables the creation of powerful open architecture video surveillance management and recording solutions that support both analog and IP cameras from multiple manufacturers. Integration with Exacq’s core software engine will provide improved expandability of Panasonic surveillance systems as well as broader compatibility with third-party hardware and […]

IQinVision Alliance-Pro Camera With WDR And Edge Capability

IQinVision’s new Alliance-pro H.264 camera models feature Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) functionality, enabling them to produce clear, crisp images, even in the most challenging lighting conditions. This enhancement is available in the 720p, 1080p, and 3.1MP resolution models, thus catering to the majority of market applications. Designed with the integrator in mind, installation is quick and easy thanks to the remote motorized zoom and focus (with A2 and A3 lens options), a hinged pivoting shroud, and 3-axis gimbal. In addition, the ONVIF and PSIA compliant Alliance-pro offers many advanced capabilities “on the edge” including on-camera storage, Direct-to-Storage recording, Video Analytics, and exacqVision Edge VMS server. Innovation IQinVision Alliance-pro cameras are not only engineered to be the highest quality stand-alone HD megapixel cameras, they are also designed as a platform for the future. Such edge devices empower customers to more easily and cost-effectively build onto their security systems as technology continues to advance. These powerful cameras are capable of advanced functionality on the edge—on-camera analytics, on-camera storage, recording directly to NAS, and integration with software such as exacqVision Edge, a video management system that records directly to the on-camera storage. Direct-to-Storage (DTS) DTS allows for a more scalable, robust and cost effective video recording system. With DTS, the server resides in the camera. Storage can also be located on the camera — all while consuming less than 8W power. Video Analytics Agent Vi expanded its integration with IQinVision to offer its full range of video analytics products on the latest […]

Cisco-Linksys WVC54GC Wireless-G Internet Video Camera

Cisco-Linksys WVC54GC Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Description From the Manufacturer The Linksys Wireless-G Internet Video Camera sends live video with sound through the Internet to a web browser anywhere in the world! This compact, self-contained unit lets you keep track of your home, your kids, your workplace — whatever’s important to you. Unlike standard “web cams” that require an attached PC, the Internet Video Camera contains its own web server, so it can connect directly to a network, either over Wireless-G (802.11g) networking, or over 10/10… The Linksys Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera sends live video through the Internet to a web browser anywhere in the world This compact, self-contained unit lets you keep track of your home, your kids, your workplace — whatevers important to you. Unlike standard web cams that require an attached PC, the Internet Video Camera contains its own web server, so it can connect directly to a network, either over Wireless-G (802.11g) networking, or over 10/100 Ethernet cable. The advance… Read More at Amazon.com…

D-Link Introduces World?s First IP Camera With Wireless 11AC Support

D-Link Introduces World’s First IP Camera with Wireless 11AC Support First ‘Color Night Vision’ Wireless N Day/Night Camera Provides SMBs Ability to Virtually See in the Dark for Advanced Surveillance Capabilities CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– (ASIS 2013, Booth #4609) — D-Link, the networking solutions provider for small- and medium-sized businesses, today announced the world’s first IP surveillance camera with wireless 11ac support – the DCS-2136L. The mydlink™-enabled Wireless N Day/Night Camera offers consumers and small business owners advanced networking and viewing capabilities, including a white light LED for ‘Color Night Vision’ viewing in complete darkness and 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity for longer range and greater bandwidth availability. “With the demand for residential and SMB wireless surveillance steadily increasing, D-Link is moving the market forward with the first IP camera to support the new Wireless 11ac standard,” said Vance Kozik, director of marketing for IP Surveillance, D-Link Systems, Inc. “Whether you are looking for an entry-level, DIY camera or a high end professional enterprise solution, D-Link is dedicated to providing the best, most advanced IP surveillance solutions to its customers.” The DCS-2136L is equipped with 802.11ac support, providing users with the most up-to-date wireless standard and ensuring Wi-Fi compatibility for years to come. In addition, the new camera delivers more bandwidth capabilities, which allows a greater number of cameras on the wireless network to help keep an eye on what matters most. For added flexibility, it is also backwards compatible with 802.11n/b/g, enabling users to keep their current Wi-Fi standard without having to […]

2013 IP-camera Semiconductor Market Will Continue To Expand

According to IHS company´s industrial electronic reporting , public and personal safety as more and more attention , IP surveillance camera semiconductor market this year will continue to expand. Short URL: http://bgm.me/r/4386888     According to IHS company´s industrial electronic reporting , public and personal safety as more and more attention ,   IP surveillance camera   semiconductor market this year will continue to expand.     2013 IP surveillance camera revenue will reach $ 307.1 million , compared with $ 228.6 million last year, an increase of 34% . Beginning last year, the market will remain above 30% for three consecutive years of growth . Last year, an increase of 33 % in 2014 is expected to grow by 30%. 2017 will grow to $ 700 million .     IP surveillance camera not only used to improve the streets and public places, the security situation in the city , but is also used in private facilities , parking lots , factories and industrial areas , from a central control room for monitoring specific areas or processes. Although analog camera costs low, but not too far away when used , but often lack the   IP camera   possess some of the advanced features.      IP video camera   is more suitable for remote monitoring, it can be through the Internet , can also provide powerful wireless support and encryption. They can also provide high-definition images, intelligent analysis and local storage , and analog camera not have these advantages .     IP camera largest […]

New Camera Family With GigE Vision Or USB3 Vision Interface

Stemmer Imaging 16 September 2013 Stemmer Imaging has launched the IDS Ueye XS — a miniature, lightweight USB industrial vision camera that can be integrated into a wide range of applications, including ATM and kiosk systems as well as medical engineering and microscopy. Stemmer Imaging 30 August 2013 At Photonex 2013 in Coventry on 16–17 October, Stemmer Imaging will demonstrate a range of camera technology, optics, illumination and vision software for industrial and scientific applications. Capabilities include infrared, high-speed and high-resolution imaging. Stemmer Imaging 29 August 2013 Stemmer Imaging has introduced Boa IDR, a tiny smart camera package capable of barcode, character and pattern identification or verification in a single self-contained unit. These core capabilities allow manufacturers to detect defects and track rejects. Stemmer Imaging 22 August 2013 Stemmer Imaging has introduced an ultra-compact, all-in-one colour camera from Sony that supports both video and still images. The FCB-MA130 micro camera can be implemented in security and industrial applications. Stemmer Imaging 15 August 2013 The Vieworks VNP-29MC Cameralink industrial vision camera, available from Stemmer Imaging, utilises pixel-shift technology to offer an extended resolution of 260 million pixels for ultra-high-resolution applications. The camera is particularly suitable for low-light, low-contrast-level or non-uniform-brightness industrial applications such as flat-panel display inspection and microscopy. More like this

3VR And BCDVideo To Offer A Combined Video Management Software And Server/Storage Solution

  September 25, 2013 — San Francisco, CA & Northbrook, IL (PRWEB) September 25, 2013 3VR, the video intelligence company, and BCDVideo, a global provider of IP security storage and intelligent building network solutions, announced today the availability of 3VRs VisionPoint VMS video management software on BCDVideos Evo Series and Nova Series video recording servers. The partnership will enable 3VR and BCDVideo to offer a combined VMS and server/storage solution thats cost-effective and scalable. BCDVideos Nova Series , powered by HP, is designed specifically for enterprise IP video surveillance applications such as 3VRs VisionPoint VMS. The Nova Series is a next-generation server, encompassing 6G SAS technology that enables higher bandwidth and allows for more cameras per server at higher resolutions. BCDVideos Evo Series is a cost-efficient bundled appliance solution that includes a combination recorder/viewer, network switch and 21-inch monitor. It is purpose-built to support up to 16 cameras running VisionPoint software . The entire hardware solution is backed by a global five-year on-site warranty. We are excited to work with 3VR on their build, said Tom Larson, BCDVideos Director of Global Accounts. By making the 3VR VisionPoint VMS available on both the Evo and Nova series, we can cover the full spectrum starting with small environments to larger environments that require huge terabytes of storage. Customers will also benefit from 3VR’s market-leading analytics that run on the same server. As a video management software partner of BCDVideo, 3VRs VisionPoint VMS will now be loaded on the Evo Series and […]

Standalone NVRs Advance In Market Over PC-Based NVRs

Source: Alyssa Fann, a&s International | Date: 09/26/2013 Related tags: Standalone NVRs , NVR NVRs began as PC-based solutions, harnessing the powers of a CPU. However, in recent years, these are no longer the mainstream products on the market. A couple of years ago, standalone NVRs were introduced into the market, catering to the increasing popularity of network cameras. Since then, their popularity has risen in the industry and standalone NVRs are claiming their spot as the mainstream video storage product. Another NVR develop in recent years is in response to community- and city-wide surveillance projects. The NVRs that cater to this market segment are large with powerful data processing capabilities. PC-BASED VS. STANDALONE While both PC-based and standalone NVRs record video, store video, and manage cameras, recorded content, viewing and archiving, the differences between the two lie in how they operate and the features they provide. Standalone NVRs are smaller and more compact in size compared to PC-based NVRs. In terms of performance, standalone NVRs operate on SoC and usually have one or more DSPs for video compression, decompression, and a CPU for other functions. On the other hand, PC-based NVRs utilize the CPU for video compression/decompression, viewing and recording content, and managing cameras. Currently, standalone NVRs are better suited for systems where the number of cameras is within the limits of an NVR’s capacity. PC-based NVRs are decidedly more powerful in processing data, and offer much more flexibility in storage scalability, compared to standalone NVRs. PC-based systems […]

IQinVision New IQeye Cameras Featuring Milestone Arcus Embedded VMS

Milestone Arcus VMS will run on IQeye cameras, offering a streamlined video management tool IQinVision (www.iqeye.com), market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced the upcoming launch of a new line of IQeye cameras featuring Milestone Arcus™ embedded video management software (VMS), to provide an intuitive, robust and cost-effective solution that requires little or no maintenance. Milestone Arcus VMS will run on IQeye cameras, offering a streamlined video management tool that is inexpensive and easy to set up. Using a web browser or mobile device, operators can flexibly manage the surveillance, view live video, search recordings and export video evidence, keeping costs at a minimum by using the IQeye camera’s edge capabilities.   Retailers and small businesses in particular will benefit from this new monitoring solution, which eliminates the need for local network video recording servers while still providing the option to connect to a larger network if desired. The mobile viewing capability via iOS and Android™ offers convenience and greater awareness when on the go, enabling any follow-up action to be taken whenever, wherever necessary.  “This new partnership enables us to bring the innovative Milestone Arcus VMS technology into IQinVision’s current and future camera families,” said Rochak Sharma, Director of Engineering at IQinVision. “Together, we will be able to create elegant and simple-to-use solutions at price points that will appeal to a wide array of customers. This integration also highlights the inherent advantage of IQeye cameras serving as a platform for a variety of powerful on-camera applications.” […]

A&H Software House Grows with Luxriot

A&H Software House, Inc is a software development company specializing in digital video security Founded in 2002 during last 10 years A&H Software House, Inc has demonstrated exceptional rate of growth. Sales of core product, Luxriot VMS, have contributed the most to the company growth with the help of well established world-wide network of distributors and partners as well as strategic relationships with equipment manufacturers. Besides sales of Luxriot family of products custom software development and integration projects have demonstrated promissing business potential mostly due to the company’s well established software development processes.

Access Control Sees Continued Push Towards Mobile Capabilities

Much of the buzz around access control in recent years has centered on the potential held by near field communications-enabled devices, which many people have pegged as the credential of the future. The reason for the excitement around NFC is well-founded as the majority of smartphones already have NFC functionality built into them. And while the viability of the technology has been proven in numerous case studies, widespread adoption has yet to take place. However, manufacturers are continuing to focus much of their efforts on developing products with mobility in mind. Innovation is also continuing to take place at the enterprise-level with advancements in access control management software. Just as video side of the industry has been focused on the migration to IP, access control companies are also looking into how they can make their products more interoperable with the network and with other security devices. There has also been steady demand for managed and hosted access solutions as organizations look to reduce their security infrastructure costs. SIW spoke with several industry experts at this week’s ASIS show in Chicago, to get their take on these and other trends that are currently taking place in the market. SIW: What do you feel are the biggest trends taking place in access control? Peter Boriskin, director of product management, electronic access control, Assa Abloy : The biggest game changer is mobile. We see mobile everywhere, from mobile devices for mobile guard stations to mobile credentials. Security officers are using the corporate […]

Innovation In Video Surveillance Tech At A Crossroads: Part 2

Editor’s note: This is part two in a two-part series on video surveillance trends from the perspective of several industry experts. Part one examines overall industry trends, the continued migration to IP and how companies are continuing to provide support to the large existing base of analog device users. Part two delves into the progression of high-resolution imaging technology, developments at the edge and the future of video recording. Over the past several years, it seems as though there has been an arms race within the video surveillance industry when it comes to high-resolution cameras. Just a few years ago, only a handful of vendors offered cameras with high-megapixel imaging capabilities. Now HD resolution is the norm and some companies offer cameras that provide users with as much as 40 megapixels of resolution. There have also been great advancements over the last several years at the edge. Functions such as storage and analytics that could once only be performed on the server side are now being done within the cameras themselves. Has the market settled on a sweet spot for image resolution? What kind of impact will advancements in edge capabilities and onboard storage have on camera R&D over the next several years? Here’s what several experts had to say at the ASIS show this week in Chicago. SIW: Has the industry settled on how much resolution is needed for given applications or are we going to continue to see higher and higher megapixels in the years to come? […]

Innovation In Video Surveillance Tech At A Crossroads: Part 1

Editor’s note: This is part one in a two-part series on video surveillance trends from the perspective of several industry experts. Part one examines overall industry trends, the continued migration to IP and how companies are continuing to provide support to the large existing base of analog device users. Part two will delve into the progression of high-resolution imaging technology, developments at the edge and the future of video recording. Over the past decade, there has been a seismic shift in the evolution of video surveillance. What was once a relatively simple configuration of coaxial cable running from cameras to closed circuit television monitors and VCRs has been revolutionized by network connectivity and ever-increasing image processing power. The result has been the transformation of what once considered a “dumb” security sensor into an “intelligent” device that provides security managers with actionable data they can use to mitigate risks and more thoroughly investigate incidents after the fact. This is embodied in the multitude of video analytic capabilities offered by today’s video products at both the software and hardware levels. It can also be seen in the wide variety of high-resolution cameras that are currently available in the marketplace. Despite these technological advances and the tipping point for IP video equipment sales (at least in terms of revenues) being close at hand , the fact remains that analog still makes up the majority of camera installations and will remain a large part of the market for the foreseeable future. With that […]

AxxonSoft Releases Version 3.1.1 Of The Next Generation Axxon Next VMS

Each function is the responsibility of a different micromodule; a dispatcher module monitors the functioning of the micromodules. If a function encounters an error and a process is quit unexpectedly, the dispatcher module automatically relaunches the corresponding micromodule. This does not affect the performance of other processes or the functioning of the VMS overall. After a micromodule is initially written, its code undergoes automated functional testing, substantially reducing the likelihood of errors in the code. This micromodule architecture allows for a VMS that is more stable than anything else on the market. AxxonSoft CCTV software View all: CCTV software

Unifore Launches 3.0MP IP-cameras

Author Details Innovative Security World – Unifore launched 3.0MP IP cameras Innovative 3.0MP IP cameras with laser IR for your advanced IP surveillance systems, with WDR, 3DNR, AGC, ATW. BriefingWire.com , 9/27/2013 – Shenzhen, China – Unifore launched 3.0MP IP cameras EW2391D. EW2391D is professional IP cameras which the results of several months of devoting time of our engineer team. Unifore keeps its motto “The innovative security world” to design and offer innovative security products. Unifore IP cameras are adopting Davinci series DM365/DM368 1G, ARM9 processor for video compression encoding and streaming component, integration with 1/3″ or 1/2.5″ inch progressive scan CMOS megapixel image sensor for delivering 1.3MP, 2.0MP, 3.0MP, 5.0MP high definition (HD) video footage. EW3291D inherited this advantages, and equipped with AR0331 3MP 30fps CMOS image sensor from Aptina, USA. It enables this camera capture maximum 2048×1536P@20fps. EW2391D is advanced IP cameras, fit the majority of commercial IP surveillance system’s requirement. The camera supports dual encoding H.264&MJPEG for offering high performance with lowest network bandwidth, it comes with wide dynamic range, enables it works perfectly in changing light conditions, suitable installed for monitoring entry points, or with high bright contrast environment. It’s equipped with mechanic IR-cut filter, automatically swith between the day&night mode, for providing true color images at day, and increasing the illumination at night. 2D+3D noise reduction, makes the camera output low noise images, and automatic ballance control, auto gain control helps security camera capture true color preproduction images in varies light sources. This new […]

Global Video Analytics Market 2012 – 2018

Transparency Market Research adds new “Global Video Analytics Market – Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2012 – 2018″ market research report to its report store. Browse report at http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/video-analytics-market.html . Albany, New York (PRWEB) September 22, 2013 Video analytics holds great promise, enabling enhanced security and surveillance solutions by automatically monitoring video with specific objective. Video analytic system can provide real time alarms based on defined rules without the need for human interface. This enhances operation effectiveness by working 24/7, reducing the amount of video data to be reviewed by human operators, and thus enabling a high level accuracy of video monitoring. Browse Report With Request TOC: http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/video-analytics-market.html Technological trends such as the growing performance of cloud computing is directing the video analytics market. Technological advancements and innovations are eliminating the problems such as false Alerts, difficult system maintenance and high cost. The global market is estimated to worth more than $ 1,200 million by 2018 growing at a CAGR of more than 35% during the period of 2012-18. Market Segmentation Based on Technology Cameras Connectivity techniques Sensors Image Compression techniques Based on Applications Government and private security Education Retail Transportation Banks and financial institutes Gaming industries and Casinos. The research report analyzes this market depending on its market segments and major geographies. Geographies analyzed under this research report are North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World. This report includes comprehensive analysis of” -Current trends in market -Industry growth drivers -Factors affecting market […]

CaughtOnCamera: Gunmen Storming Colombian Hospital to Free Prisoner

Dramatic security camera footage from Bogota, Colombia captured a group of gunmen, wearing face masks and trench coats, storming a hospital on September 18. The purpose of the attack, which looks a lot like a scene from a Hollywood film, was to free a prisoner who was being treated inside, local media reported. The assailants liberated Alexander Urrego, a man convicted in 2011 of involvement in a gang killing. According to Colombian daily La Opinion, four men have so far been captured in connection with Wednesday’s escapade, but Urrego is not among them. There is is 30 million peso ($15,900) reward being offered for information leading to his re-arrest. Video by NTD Television.