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QNAP Releases New NAS Products for Video Surveillance Storage

Posted by dtaitano September 8, 2014 6:19 am Categories: New Products, Storage, Surveillance. Tags: Linux, NAS, Surveillance, video storage.

QNAP TS-269 PRO 2TB NAS Solution

QNAP® Systems, Inc. announced the release of the new tower-based Turbo NAS TS-x53 Pro series (available in 2, 4, 6, 8-bay) and the 2.5?-drive SS-x53 Pro series (4 and 8-bay) that provide a powerful and reliable solution for video storage and mission-critical business applications for small and medium businesses. Coupled with exclusive QvPC Technology, these new series can serve as cost-effective PC substitutes that enable direct access to stored data, real-time surveillance monitoring with local display, XBMC digital entertainment, and more.

VMS NETAVIS Observer 4.5 Released

Posted by Stan Lewis September 8, 2014 6:06 am Categories: New Products, VMS Software. Tags: netavis, rtsp, video management, vms.

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NETAVIS Observer 4.5 is out now in its second version 4.5.1! With many new video management features and an innovative set of seamlessly integrated iCAT traffic video analytics, this release offers new highlights in addition to all previous functionalities. Among them are the picture in picture archive access within the online monitor, a versatile live stream embedding in websites, an archive efficiency feature for improved utilisation of storage capacity, a generic RTSP driver enabling video streaming for many non-integrated cameras, a visual camera status overview and many more.

Dallmeier’s New 5000 Series Light Sensitivity and Resolutions Up to 4K

Posted by Stan Lewis September 8, 2014 5:50 am Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: 4K, Camera, Frame rate, ip, megapixel, new cameras, video surveillance.

Dallmeier camera_5000 series

Coinciding perfectly with the Security trade fair, Dallmeier is bringing a new line of cameras onto the market: The 5000 series features resolutions up to 4K and a special ?Nightline? range for optimal image reproduction even in poor light conditions. Whether in the form of a redesigned box camera or a vandal-resistant dome camera ? the new 5000 series cameras are most remarkable for their high resolution, frame rate and light sensitivity. The latest generation of encoders provides for realtime ultra-HD video (2160p/30) in the DF5400HD range: These cameras deliver pinpoint sharp 4K pictures in real time and support resolutions of up to 8-megapixels. If 3K or resolutions up to 6-megapixels are sufficient, the DF5300HD range is perfect.

SeSys Delivers 500th ATEX Certified Digital IP CCTV

Posted by Stan Lewis September 8, 2014 5:36 am Categories: IP Cameras. Tags: IP-camera, IP66, IP67, mobotix, Monitoring.

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MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has announced that SeSys, an Advanced Partner has shipped its 500th ATEX / IECEx digital CCTV IP-camera based on a modified MOBOTIX core within a unique design certified for use within inhospitable, hazardous, or explosive areas. The SeSys ATEX and IECEx certified models offer high resolution images for live monitoring and can include integral storage to record any images for post processing or record keeping.

What Exactly Does ‘Safe Cities’ Mean?

Posted by dtaitano September 8, 2014 5:18 am Categories: Technologies. Tags: crime, Internet of Things, safe cities, smart cities, Terrorism.

What Exactly Does Safe Cities Mean?

Also known as smart cities and closely linked to the ‘internet of things’, the safe cities concept is broad and nebulous – IFSEC asked a range of security experts what it means to them. The CCTV expert: Simon Adcock, CCTV section chairman, BSIA; MD, Atec Security – – Cities are dynamic, complex environments and securing their prosperity through protecting population, assets and reputation is a major challenge.

City?s Camera Systems Help Police Keep Us Safe [Commentary]

Posted by dtaitano September 8, 2014 4:51 am Categories: Law Enforcement. Tags: crime, License plate, police, seattle, video.

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[By Det. Robert Onishi, Renton Police Department] On July 2, a Renton resident who had parked his pickup truck at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center discovered that it had been stolen. He contacted the Renton police and an officer responded and took a report of the theft. This kind of personal violation happens throughout King County every year and as the Renton Police Detective handling auto thefts, I see how traumatic it is to these victims. Fortunately, the City of Renton has taken proactive measures to help deter auto thefts and other crimes and to help catch criminals who victimize the public.

Dallmeier Introduces New Patented Panomera Multifocal Sensor Models

Posted by Stan Lewis September 7, 2014 8:44 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: 1080p, Dallmeier, Frame rate, megapixel.

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The new Panomera? lines differ primarily in light sensitivity and frame rate. Baseline, with a frame rate of 12.5 fps and a light sensitivity of 0.5 lux is an excellent choice for well-lit scenes. Topline, with a light sensitivity of 0.1 lux and a frame rate of 30 fps is an “all-round talent” for good to moderate illumination. Nightline, with a light sensitivity of 0.002 lux and a frame rate of 30 fps, is ideal even for night-time applications. Thus any situation at all can be mastered brilliantly, including those where lighting is poor.

NYPD Officers to Begin Wearing Body Cameras as Part of Settlement

Posted by dtaitano September 5, 2014 4:38 pm Categories: Law Enforcement, Legal. Tags: body cam, body-worn, NYPD, police, Surveillance, vievu.

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Sixty New York City police officers will wear body cameras as part of a pilot program in the wake of a federal lawsuit [see SecurityHive’s original article here.] challenging the department’s controversial stop-and-frisk tactics and the recent death of Eric Garner during an arrest, city officials said. Police Commissioner William Bratton announced the program Thursday, saying officers in at least one precinct in each of New York City’s five boroughs will begin wearing the surveillance devices.

Airport Network-Based Video Surveillance Solutions

Posted by dtaitano September 5, 2014 4:28 pm Categories: Airports / Seaports / Railroads, IP Cameras. Tags: 12 megapixel, 360, airport, megapixel cameras, PTZ, security technology, video surveillance.

Airport Network-Based Video Surveillance Solutions

The security requirements at airports are extremely high and video surveillance plays a major role in this area. Until now the task of monitoring every part of an airport has necessitated immense arrays of cameras. With its Panomera® multifocal sensor system, Dallmeier introduces an entirely new approach to video security technology. No matter where at the Airport: on take-off or landing runways, the airfield and hangars, the terminal buildings and baggage handling systems, car parks or access roads.

New FLIR PathFindIR II Night Vision Camera

Posted by dtaitano September 5, 2014 3:25 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products, Video Analytics. Tags: analytics, detection, Night vision, Pedestrian, vehicle, video.

New FLIR PathFindIR II night vision camera

FLIR Systems has released the all-new PathFindIR II thermal night vision system. Using FLIR’s latest night-time video analytics algorithms, PathFindIR II provides automated detection and alerts of hazards, so drivers can see hazards sooner, react faster, and stay safer on the road at night. PathFindIR II’s thermal night vision lets drivers see pedestrians, cyclists, animals, and other road hazards at night from up to four times farther away than with just the vehicle’s headlights.

QR Codes and Side View Cameras Will Boost School Bus Safety

Posted by dtaitano September 5, 2014 3:21 pm Categories: Mobile / In-Vehicle, Transportation. Tags: cameras, School bus, Transportation, vehicle, Video camera.

QR codes and side view cameras will boost school bus safety

These new improvements are meant to make this form of transportation safer and easier to inspect. The Forest Hills Transportation Center (Grand Rapids, MI) has announced that it is adding two new technology components to its school buses in the form of QR codes and side view cameras, to help to boost safety for the children, the bus drivers, and other road users. These quick response codes will help to keep people informed as to the condition of the school bus.

Various Instances of Terror Attacks Increasing Need for Maritime Security

Posted by dtaitano September 5, 2014 12:22 pm Categories: Transportation.

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The recent spike in pirate activity on major shipping routes has made it necessary for the maritime security market to extensively exploit weaknesses to counter threats. The costs associated with the efforts to mitigate such threats reduce the competitiveness of those affected along with the port, making counter-terror security an essential part of their operations. The security controls both the waterside and landside access of ports.

MicroPower Technologies Joins the Security Industry Association

Posted by Stan Lewis September 4, 2014 10:07 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: cameras, partnership, physical security, solar, technologies, video surveillance.

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MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, announced today that it has joined the Security Industry Association (SIA), a non-profit trade association representing manufacturers, service providers and integrators of physical security products.

Dahua 720p Vari-Focal HDCVI Cameras Now Available

Posted by Stan Lewis September 4, 2014 5:45 am Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: 720p, cameras, HDcctv Alliance, HDCVI, IK10, IP66, video surveillance.

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Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China has introduced two new vari-focal HDCVI cameras – 720p IR box camera HAC-HFW1100R-VF and IR dome HAC-HDBW1100R-VF, which further completes its HDCVI portfolio.

Smart Bracelets: The Future of Access Control?

Posted by dtaitano September 3, 2014 5:21 pm Categories: Access Control, New Products. Tags: Access Control, Building, Hotel, new technology, Smart Bracelets.

Smart Bracelets: The Future of Access Control?

Security concerns are always balanced by the need for occupants to have easy facility access when they need it. A new technology developed by the Tecnalia Applied Research Centre in partnership with the Palladium Hotel Group and Paypal could change that by combining personalized access with daily functionality. The next generation of wearable technology is here – a smart bracelet that allows hotel guests to access their rooms, make payments, share experiences on social networks, and receive personalized services while maintaining information security.

Sydney Airport Takes Security to New Heights With Axis

Posted by dtaitano September 3, 2014 5:16 pm Categories: Customer Implementations, IP Cameras. Tags: airport, axis, Digital video, Honeywell, Sydney Airport, video surveillance.

Axis Communications

The Mission: Sydney Airport sought a more flexible, scalable solution that could keep pace with its growing operations while maintaining the highest level of security and safety that staff and the traveling public expect from an airport regularly voted one of the world’s best.

Access Control Market to See Slower Growth Than Expected in Mexico, Brazil

Posted by dtaitano September 3, 2014 5:08 pm Categories: Access Control, Market Research. Tags: Access Control, Brazil, forecasts, Mexico, research, technologies.

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Despite earlier forecasts, the market for electronic physical access control equipment in Mexico and Brazil will see slower growth than previously expected, according to IHS. IHS had previously forecast a compound annual growth rate of nearly 11 percent for Mexican market through 2018. However, the research firm said this prediction was “a bit bullish” and has revised that figure down to 7.6 percent. “This adjustment is a reflection of a lowered GDP as well as delayed infrastructure projects. Additionally, city surveillance projects were found to receive a larger share of funding which led to the purchase of other security equipment such as CCTV cameras.

How Do Casinos Catch Card Counters?

Posted by dtaitano September 3, 2014 5:00 pm Categories: Casinos. Tags: card counting, casino, security cameras.

How Do Casinos Catch Card Counters?

Interesting question. They actually employ former card counters and have them sit in the security booths and watch players via the security cameras. If they see a lone card counter raising and lowering his bets, they either send more drinks to slow him down, or they’ll eventually send a pit boss or security to ask him to leave. Catching a team card counter is slightly harder to do just through the “eyes in the sky.”

LAPD?s Growing Use of Surveillance State Technology

Posted by dtaitano September 3, 2014 4:51 pm Categories: Law Enforcement, Video Analytics. Tags: drone, Facial Recognition Software, Intelligence-Analysis System, LAPD, License Plate Recognition System, police force, predictive policing, situation, surveillance state, unmanned aerial vehicles.

LAPD’s Growing Use of Surveillance State Technology

With the recent protest in Ferguson, MO over the shooting of Michael Brown and the heavy handed response of the Ferguson police department, bringing out mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles (MRAP), tear gas, snipers, and camouflaged dressed cops, much focus has been put on the militarization of the police force. Los Angeles is no stranger to a militarized police force. The LAPD created the first SWAT team in the nation in 1967. You could say L.A. started the trend in police force militarization.

Retrieving Sound From Vibrations Captured on Video

Posted by dtaitano September 3, 2014 4:25 pm Categories: New Products, Technologies, Video Analytics. Tags: audio, Digital camera, Frame rate, Frequency, sensor, video.

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Researchers at MIT, Microsoft, and Adobe have developed an algorithm that can reconstruct an audio signal by analyzing minute vibrations of objects depicted in video. In one set of experiments, they were able to recover intelligible speech from the vibrations of a potato-chip bag photographed from 15 feet away through soundproof glass. In other experiments, they extracted useful audio signals from videos of aluminum foil, the surface of a glass of water, and even the leaves of a potted plant.