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300-Pound ?R2-D2? Resembling Robot Is New Breed Of Crime-Fighting Machine
300 Pound R2 D2 like Robot is New Breed of Crime Fighting Machine The 300 pound R5 Autonomous Data Machine looks like a hybrid of R2-D2 and the robot from Lost in Space. Photo: Knightscope A Californian company, Knightscope , has developed a Robocop-on-wheels, which bears a striking resemblance to the Star Wars’ R2-D2. The mobile robot, known as the K5 Autonomous Data Machine, was created in the wake of Sandy Hook school shooting and has a mission to “cut crime by 50 per cent” “We founded Knightscope after what happened … you are never going to have an armed officer in every school,” said William Santana Li, a co-founder of the company. The K5 Autonomous Data Machine is intended “to augment private security services on corporate campuses and in large, vacant buildings and warehouses,” according to its developer, Knightscope, which added, “Tedious and monotonous monitoring should be handled by the K5, leaving ‘hands-on’ activities to security personnel.” The K5′s weapons to fight crime and deter criminals are a “video camera, thermal imaging sensors, a laser range finder, radar, air quality sensors and a microphone.” All these are intended to alert you should it find anything out-of-the-ordinary as it patrols a “pre-planned route”. Mr. Li envisions the K5 to have wireless access to a data server where it could recognise faces and license plates to identify crooks in the act. He even goes one-step further into Hollywood fantasy by expressing a desire to employ “precog” – a crime-prediction process […]
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SALTO integrates with Milestone XProtect
Northern Ireland-based Ambar Systems, a SALTO Certificated Partner, has developed a plug-in integration that combines SALTO Systems access control with XProtect software. It is estimated that more than 10 million people rely on SALTO each day to provide access control over who is able to access what, where and when. Ambar’s plug-in integrates SALTO Systems directly into XProtect Smart Client, enabling users to control access and monitor video surveillance from a single interface. Integrating the two systems eliminates the need to run two separate applications and enables the user to open doors while simultaneously viewing video footage of the doors. The SALTO plug-in captures critical events from the SALTO software and registers them as alarms in XProtect Smart Client. These alarms are automatically linked to relevant video footage from corresponding cameras. Other key features include: Users can seamlessly control cameras in their surveillance system, such as starting/stopping recording, changing video frame rate and moving cameras to focus on a door Monitoring events are issued by the Salto system and automatically registered as alerts within the alarm manager in XProtect Smart Client. Full details of the event, card holder, location and time are captured along with the video footage to provide a complete package of surveillance information Allows users to open doors remotely from the XProtect Smart Client.
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Synology Announces Official Release Of Surveillance Station 6.1
(ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire – 28 November 2013 Release date- 27112013 – Taipei, Taiwan- Synology Inc. today announced the official release of Surveillance Station 6.1, the latest version of their surveillance package. ‘Surveillance Station 6.1 is a significant release, which improves performance and efficiency in operation, while paving the way to a more frequent and flexible camera support,’ said Vic Hsu, CEO of Synology Inc. Surveillance Station 6.1 offers: Optimum live-view experience: Designed to replace Java, Surveillance Web Plugin on Windows now supports Internet Explorer in addition to Chrome and Firefox, providing an up to 5 times boost to the loading performance, while enabling users to simultaneously watch up to 49 live channels in full HD quality. Multiple live-view windows are now applicable, granting users the freedom to apply different layouts in various screens. Easy, intuitive navigation: On-screen operations, including PTZ for up to 32 directions, absolute position, focus, and iris-adjustment, are available. E-map management is reinforced with camera preview. Auto daylight saving mode is now supported in Timeline. Flexible camera configurations: Users can balance the streaming performance and area of interest via the option of field of view (FOV), and have better control over the bandwidth with different bitrate settings. Multiple code engines are supported, allowing live view and recording streams being set in different performance profiles. RTSP/RTP Tunneling Protocol enables users to choose among four protocols (Auto, UDP, TCP and HTTP) to determine how to connect to the camera. Efficiency in deployment and […]
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Phybridge To Partner With IP-Camera And Surveillance Provide CCTV-to-IP Switch Innovation
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO (PRWEB) November 27, 2013 There are tens of millions of analog cameras globally that need to be upgraded to IP Cameras and the Phybridge family of switches makes the migration quick, easy, low cost and risk free. The Phybridge IP Camera enabling switches are designed to transform the existing coax infrastructure into an IP path with power with 2,000 ft reach. These switches are based on Phybridge’s proven PoLRE (Power over Long Reach Ethernet) technology. These switches eliminate all the barriers and complexities associated with IP Camera migration and provide the ideal platform for businesses looking to make the move to IP. The EC (Ethernet over Coax) and CLEER (Coax Leveraged Ethernet Extended Reach) switch families are specifically designed for IP enabling the coax infrastructure with many options to suit all customers. “Robustness and ease of use are at the core of everything we design here,” said Oliver Emmanuel, President and Founder of Phybridge Inc. “In order to create robust technology that is simple to configure, deploy and manage, we had to overcome complex technological challenges while integrating many networking innovations into our products.” SWITCH FEATURES “We believe the best strategy for us is to partner with existing providers that have an existing customer base wanting to migrate to IP Cameras,” said John Croce, CEO at Phybridge. “Concept units will be available in December 2013 and we are looking to announce our partnerships early in the New Year.” Please contact John Croce at john(dot)croce(at)phybridge(dot)com or call (888) […]
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ONVIF Plugfests Continue To Build Momentum
23-11-2013 ONVIF recently conducted its 9th Developers’ Plugfest in late September, the second largest such event, this plugfest drew more than 60 individuals representing 29 ONVIF member companies that have implemented the ONVIF specification in their IP-based physical security products. Held in San Diego, California, USA, the three-day event featured more than 3000 hours of product testing and assessment of ONVIF Profiles S for video and audio streaming, Profile G for recording and playback, as well as for devices using a combination of the two Profiles. “With Profile G nearing its final release, interest is ramping up among developers who brought several Profile G-related test devices to the plugfest,” said Canon’s Takahiro Iwasaki, Chairman of the Taskforce – Developers’ Plugfest, part of ONVIF’s Technical Services Committee. “ONVIF’s Developers’ Plugfests continue to serve as a great opportunity for companies to bring their products for testing in a trusted, supportive environment.” Following on a process begun at a plugfest in Italy last March, participants conducted User Scenario Testing, which allowed a client — connected with multiple devices such as a video management system, NVR and/or IP camera — to verify its ONVIF interoperability based on end-user scenarios. The next ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest is scheduled to take place in Japan in February. As of October 2013, ONVIF membership had grown to more than 470 companies with nearly 2,100 Profile S conformant products available to the market. Print | Email | SecurityWorldHotel.com Download the SecurityWorldHotel Year Book
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VIVOTEK Launches Miniature H.264 1-CH Video Server
VIVOTEK announced the launch of its miniature H.264 1-CH video server VS8100. With its compact size and power sharing feature, VS8100 is an ideal option for front-end installations and discreet surveillance applications, such as homes, offices, retail stores, banks, and city surveillance, allowing for easy migration from an analog to digital surveillance system. With the evolution of network technology and a substantial increase in demand for high resolution image quality, IP cameras are the driving force behind transformation in the security market. While the IP camera market is continuing to expand, the transition from analog takes time when considering the existence of currently-installed legacy systems. VIVOTEK’s video servers act as a reliable and user-friendly facilitator for the transition from CCTV to IP-Based Surveillance. Through VIVOTEK’s video servers, data received from analog camera can be encoded by VIVOTEK’s self developed advanced codec system and broadcast via an IP network for monitoring and recording. VIVOTEK VS8100’s compact size, no larger than that of a human finger, means that minimal footprint is required to deploy the technology in a variety of applications. The power sharing feature also makes installation easy by allowing the unit to share power with an existing 12V DC power supply from an analog camera. The high-performance H.264 compression format is able to reduce video file sizes, enabling bandwidth efficiency maximization and storage capacity optimization. In addition, by supporting multiple simultaneous streams, the video streams can be transmitted in either H.264 or MJPEG formats for versatile applications. Together with […]
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March Networks Wins Outstanding Technology Award
OTTAWA , Nov. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – March Networks ® , a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario , is proud to announce that it is the 2013 winner of the Outstanding Technology Recognition Award – High Tech as recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Ottawa Section. The professional association will present the company with the award for its “Advanced Innovation for the Greater Public Good” tonight during its 69 th Annual General Meeting banquet at the Ottawa Convention Centre. “We selected March Networks for this prestigious award based on the company’s demonstrated product innovation, competitive success in international markets, and ongoing commitment to high-quality research and development,” said Dr. Rami Abielmona , Chair, IEEE Ottawa Section. “As a leading provider of IP video surveillance solutions, March Networks’ products play a critical role in helping commercial and government organizations worldwide identify unknown criminals, piece together events, locate missing people, and deter theft, fraud, vandalism and other crimes.” Since 2000, March Networks has developed integrated solutions that address an increasing global need for sophisticated video security, risk mitigation, fraud detection and loss prevention capabilities. With more than 40 research and development staff based in Ottawa and close to 400 worldwide, the company is focused on delivering innovative products that help organizations better protect employees, customers and assets. Locally, the company’s systems are used to safeguard multiple sites including the Canadian Tire Centre sports and entertainment facility (formerly Scotiabank Place), the Canadian […]
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Panasonic Video Surveillance Technologies Achieve DIACAP Pre-Certification
Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leading provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions, today announced that a range of its video surveillance technologies have been pre-certified as compliant with the security and risk management requirements of the United States Department of Defense (DoD), verified by the Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP). Based on stringent testing processes, Panasonic’s ASM200 video management software and seven IP network-enabled cameras have been pre-certified for operation as part of a DIACAP certified system. Serco Inc., a leading provider of professional, technology and management services, served as the certification authority responsible for assessing the technology and providing a DIACAP recommendation. DIACAP certification is an intensive requirement that validates visibility and control for the secure operation of all information technology systems that operate on a DoD network. It ensures that risk management is applied to information systems within the DoD in order to protect personal privacy, the information environment, and other missions reliant upon shared information. Full DIACAP certification requires that a complete security system receive the recommendation of a certification authority, pass the review of a designated approval authority and be tested as a comprehensive, integrated solutions package before becoming eligible to receive authorization to operate as part of a DoD network. The range of Panasonic network cameras evaluated by Serco is now pre-certified to work as part of a system authorized to operate (ATO) in accordance with DIACAP requirements. Panasonic designs and deploys complete end-to-end security […]
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OmniVision Launches High Frame Rate 4-Megapixel CameraChip Sensor For Security Applications
[November 06, 2013] SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — OmniVision Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV4689, a new high performance 4-megapixel CameraChip(TM) sensor in a native 16:9 format, designed for next-generation surveillance and security applications. Utilizing an advanced 2-micron OmniBSI-2(TM) pixel architecture, the OV4689 delivers best-in-class low light sensitivity and high dynamic range (HDR) while capturing high definition images and video at high frame rates. OmniVision views the OV4689 as the ideal camera solution for capturing high-contrast images and high definition (HD) video in difficult lighting conditions. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131106/SF11601-INFO ) “The OV4689 comes to market at a time when security and surveillance camera systems are transitioning from analog CCTV to high quality digital solutions,” said Hasan Gadjali, vice president of worldwide marketing and business development at OmniVision. “With its best-in-class low-light sensitivity, HDR and OmniBSI-2 pixel performance, the OV4689 sets a new benchmark in digital imaging for IP and security cameras. It is designed to meet customers’ desire for higher resolution image capturing in the standard 1/3-inch optical size, while also providing superior low-light performance.” Built on the 2-micron OmniBSI-2(TM) pixel architecture, the OV4689 captures full-resolution 4-megapixel HD video at 90 frames per second (FPS), 1080p HD at 120 FPS with electronic image stabilization (EIS), and 720p HD at 180 FPS. The OV4689’s staggered HDR ensures smooth motion capture while recording high-quality images and video under extreme variations of bright and dark conditions, resulting in […]
Intersec 2014 Growth Driven By Burgeoning Safety, Fire Protection And Security Industries
Intersec 2014 Growth driven by burgeoning safety, fire protection and security industries Safety, fire protection and security remain high on the priority lists of governments and corporate companies worldwide given the current uncertain scenario in many parts of the world. The Middle East region, replete with its crucial reserves of oil and natural gas, and boasting some of the fastest growing economies within its ranks, is being viewed as a vitally important part of the world by the global safety, security and fire protection industries. This emphasis on greater security is felt in many ways including growing expenditure on security infrastructure, equipment and personnel by regional authorities as well as an increasing awareness in society about the importance of maintaining a safe and secure environment. Given all this, it’s not really surprising that Epoc Messe Frankfurt, organiser of Intersec, the region’s safety, security, fire protection and policing trade and networking exhibition, is expecting the 2014 edition to be the biggest yet. With over 80% of exhibition space already sold out, Intersec 2014 looks set to break all previous records in terms of both participation and attendance. Already all of the world’s ten largest security companies have confirmed attendance, including Honeywell Security, Bosch Security Systems, ASSA ABLOY, FLIR Systems, AXIS Communications, Samsung Techwin and Tyco International* along with 150 exhibitors making their regional debut. According to Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Epoc Messe Frankfurt, the continued success of Intersec is being driven by the rapid development of the safety and security […]
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The Future Of Body-Worn Cameras For Law Enforcement
Email Print Comment RSS TechBeat with the Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice (NIJ) By Michele Coppola Tech Beat Magazine In recent years law enforcement agencies have been experimenting with and using body-worn video cameras. How future cameras can be improved to further officer safety and effectiveness was among the topics discussed at a technology institute sponsored by the Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice (NIJ). Proponents of body-worn cameras say they protect officers from false accusations, reduce agency liability and citizen complaints, and provide evidence for use in court. Unlike vehicle-mounted cameras, the body-worn cameras travel with the officer when he steps away from the patrol car. They can be attached to a shirt pocket, helmet, glasses or badge, and can serve to augment in-car video systems or provide an option to the expensive in-car systems that some departments cannot afford. Capt. Wayne Hoss of the San Mateo Police Department says that while those arguments carry weight, the current technology has limitations. Why not go further and incorporate technology into body-worn cameras that could substantially increase officer safety? Hoss discussed the current state of body-worn cameras and a future vision for the technology at the NIJ 2013 Technology Institute for Law Enforcement. San Mateo, with a population of approximately 98,000, sits about 20 miles south of San Francisco, near Silicon Valley, which is home to numerous established and start-up high-tech companies. The police department has 100 sworn officers. Hoss says the proximity to the […]
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CISSP Video Training Boot Camp
CISSP Video Training Boot Camp – Clement Dupuis (Full 5 Days)(2013) English | WMV9 1920×1032 1398 kbps | WMA 1 ch 48 kbps | 28 hrs 24 min | 1.33 GB Genre: E-learning This 5 Day Boot Camp is designed to provide attendees with an intensive and thorough learning experience in order to prepare candidates for the CISSP exam which is run by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium known as (ISC)2. The Boot Camp will answer all of your queries surrounding the 10 domains of the Common Body of Knowledge. Content The course will run for 5 full days and will address each of the 10 Domains contained in the Common Body of Knowledge as set out below: Domain 1: Security Management Practices Domain 2: Access Control Systems Domain 3: Telecommunications and Network Security Domain 4: Cryptography Domain 5: Security Architecture and Models Domain 6: Operations Security Domain 7: Application and System Development Domain 8: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Domain 9: Law, Investigation and Ethics Domain 10: Physical Security Audience This course is targeted at individuals looking to advance their career in the area of Information Security. The CISSP certification has almost become the industry standard for Information security and is recognised globally. In order to become a full CISSP you must have 5 years? experience in Information Security or 4 years and a University Degree in a similar field. However this does not exclude those who don?t have the necessary experience from sitting the exam. […]
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If Boston Were Smart
L ast year, the Daily Beast named Boston the country’s smartest metropolitan area. The website was referring to the people of Boston, of course, not the city itself. But what if the city itself were smart? What if technology, designed by the smart people who work in Boston, could help us save time and energy and spare us from daily frustrations? We talked to some BU researchers who are studying, designing, and building the technology for a more enlightened city. Smarter grid Because the cost of electricity fluctuates throughout the day, depending on demand, smart meters that are currently available tell homeowners exactly how much energy they use and at what cost, encouraging them to delay energy-intensive activities until a time of day when demand and costs are low. Supported by a $2 million National Science Foundation grant, Michael Caramanis, a College of Engineering professor of mechanical and systems engineering, John Baillieul, an ENG professor of mechanical engineering, and two MIT faculty members are collaborating on a study of how these and larger-scale measures could result in a smarter electricity grid. In the United States, we lose about 8 percent of energy because it travels long distances between points of generation to use. Caramanis thinks the loss could be greatly reduced if we got our energy from closer and cleaner sources. A smarter grid could help us do that. security cameras Smarter security Security officers could sort through billions of hours of video footage and spot unusual events, such […]
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Legendary Finis Conner Back With New BluStor Secure Smart Card
BluStor unveiled a mobile security platform that protects the full stream of mobile security: device, user, and data. To share its vision for what’s possible using BluStor, the company has launched a new website and video. Countries in Europe and the Middle East, Asia, India, South America are seeking a platform that can provide secure […]
Market Implications Of Metadata; Critical Aspect Of Video Surveillance
Understanding the Importance of Metadata in Physical Security, Surveillance and Retail Intelligence Applications. In our last post, we discussed what Meta Data is: “Data that provides information about other data.” We touched briefly on why having that kind of data could be important for the Physical Security and Surveillance industry. Today we will delve a […]
PayPal Study Finds Consumers Okay With Biometrics
Visitors walk past an eBay and PayPal banner at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in this Feb. 28, 2012, file photo. Apple’s newest iPhone may have spurred some debate over whether it’s a good idea to unlock your phone with your fingerprint, but a new study from PayPal finds that a majority of Americans are comfortable with the idea of using their biometric information instead of the pesky passwords that are currently the norm. The survey, sponsored by PayPal and the National Cyber Security Alliance, found that 53 percent of those surveyed are “comfortable” replacing passwords with fingerprints, 45 percent would opt for a retinal scan, and 41 percent are comfortable with photo identification. This survey was conducted using an opt-in online panel, and its results cannot be projected to the overall U.S. public. Responses to the survey sketch a picture that suggests we’re more reliant than ever on our smartphones but still very unsure about the proper security measure we should be taking on our mobile devices. Two-thirds of those polled said that they keep their smartphones no farther than one room away — and 10 percent said they have their smartphones in hand at all times when not showering or sleeping. But nearly as many people, 63 percent, said that they don’t know or are unsure about what kind of financial information they store on their phones. Follow The Post’s new tech blog, The Switch , where technology and policy connect.
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UINT & Mereal Biometrics Launches Biometric Smart Card With Embedded FPC Fingerprint Touch Sensor
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, October 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The biometric smart card launched by UINT & Mereal Biometrics is a multi-application smart card using Fingerprint Cards’ (FPC) embedded fingerprint touch sensor and processor. It enables biometric fingerprint authentication in a top secure environment with local matching providing privacy of holders as biometric data never leave the card. First applications of the card are physical and logical access control for French Casino Operator Partouche. The smart card is now finalist in the award Discovery category at the upcoming show Cartes in Paris (19-21 Nov, 2013) and will be displayed by Mereal Biometrics in Booth 4N 087 [http://www.cartes.com/Catalogue/EXHIBITOR-LIST/Exhibitor-list/MEREAL-BIOMETRICS/ (search_field)/mereal+biometrics/(sort_by)/az/(limitation)/20 ] . “A new generation of Smart Card is born; for the first time a smart card is having its own embedded biometric fingerprint reader, performs the verification on board and can be used in multiple applications. Introducing biometrics into the smart card market means meeting the toughest industry requirements available when it comes to low power consumption, optimized form factor and robust sensor design. FPC’s fingerprint sensors meet these requirements and we are really excited to now introduce this biometric smart card to the market,” says Philippe BLOT, Chief Executive Officer of UINT ( http://www.uint.fr ). Johan Carlstrom, President and CEO of FPC, comments: “This launch of a biometric smart card is a market break-through and marks a milestone for integrating biometrics into smart cards. Security and protection of privacy has always been top priority in smart cards and the use of […]
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ASIS 2013 Chicago: Recap
Remembering the days when the old Comdex computer trade show was held at Chicago’s McCormick Place, visiting this year’s ASIS expo just felt natural. More and more I.T. technology is converging into the video surveillance and physical security markets. Bringing ASIS to Chicago seemed to pay off for the show’s organizers for what most are […]
Hollywood Comes To Video Surveillance
Dailies. B-Rolls. Circle-Takes. These digital video oriented processes of the ?Hollywood? production marketplace have ?for nearly a decade now? seen an explosion in the volume of recorded video that must be stored and managed. Entirely new workflows have been created to handle the deluge of video that digital movie-set cameras have unleashed. In the old days parts of movies, TV shows, and commercials would end up on the ?cutting room floor? as sections of film were edited out of the production. Nowadays, every ?take? is kept and possibly re-used in the bloopers edition or the director?s cut release.
Stop, Frisk, and Record
From New York City to Rialto, CA: Police Body Cameras Issues include whether a mandatory worn-video appliance would compromise police duties and effectiveness; would politicize basic law enforcement; would provide social activists with a diversionary platform; would open the door to extensive past and present complaints leading to backlogs of lawsuits; would end up benefitting […]