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NFC-Enabled Multi-Function Payment Card Debuts In Sri Lanka

Posted by dtaitano December 20, 2013 3:21 pm Categories: Access Control, Biometrics, New Products, Technologies. Tags: Credit card, Debit card, near field communication, NFC, Payment, Sri Lanka, technologies.

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Home / MAIN IMAGE / NFC-enabled multi-function payment card debuts in Sri Lanka Groundbreaking initiative spearheaded by HNB with Visa, Airtel and market leader in NFC-enabled payment card technologies Sony Felica By Shabiya Ali Ahlam Sri Lanka yesterday saw the debut of its first-ever Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled multifunction payment card via a groundbreaking initiative by HNB with Visa, Airtel and two other leading partners. Branded HNB One, and approved by the Central Bank, the product is a Visa Debit Card upgraded to have a prepaid component. As the unique feature makes it a ‘combo’ card, the objective of HNB One is to facilitate speed in transactions. While the debit card feature will function in the regular manner, the NFC-enabled prepaid component will allow transactions to be simple and quick with its ‘tap and go’ functionality. The multiple applications include toll payments in the transport industry, drive-through areas of fast food outlets and fuel stations, to name a few. Aimed at enhancing customer convenience, the solution is powered by Sony Felica, the market leader in NFC-enabled payment card technologies, and Smart Metro, which is providing the NFC-enabled terminals. The solution was unveiled to the media yesterday at a conference attended by HNB Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Alles, Bharti Airtel Lanka CEO Suren Goonewardene and Smart Metro Director Chandana Wijesooriya. In addition to providing access to HNB savings and current accounts, customers can also access their prepaid account with HNB One, where fund transfers can be made between accounts through HNB’s extensive ATM and […]

Source www.ft.lk

UPDATE: Mechanicsville Restaurant Owner Arrested For Security Cameras In Bathroom

Posted by dtaitano December 20, 2013 3:14 pm Categories: Surveillance. Tags: Bathroom, privacy, Restaurant, security cameras, Virginia.

MECHANICSVILLE, VA (WWBT) – The owner of a Mechanicsville restaurant is facing charges for having security cameras in the bathroom. Dennis Smith, 54, owns the Calabash Seafood Restaurant and Midway Lounge. Smith was arrested Wednesday, and charged with one count of unlawful videotaping. Smith says he’s dealt with repeated, expensive vandalism in the mens’ bathrooms of his restaurant. He says the cameras are legal, since they weren’t angled towards anyone’s private areas. However, Smith got backlash from some customers over privacy rights. Investigators seem to agree, after an investigation, and now charges. Cameras in bathrooms are legal in Virginia, according to NBC 12 legal analyst Steve Benjamin, as long as no one’s private areas are recorded. The owner’s wife says the cameras have been moved into the hallway of the restaurant. Smith is awaiting trial in Hanover County Circuit Court. Get the latest from NBC12’s Kelly Avellino on Facebook and Twitter . Copyright 2013 WWBT NBC12 . All rights reserved.

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Exacq Appoints New Rep Company

Posted by dtaitano December 20, 2013 3:11 pm Categories: Corporate News, VMS Software. Tags: exacq, IMM, Rep Company.

SecurityWorldHotel.com 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 Download the SecurityWorldHotel Year Book 20-12-2013 Exacq Technologies has appointed Intermountain Marketing Inc. (IMM) as its new manufacturer’s representative company serving Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. IMM designs and sells video security systems, access control and closed circuit television (CCTV) products. Since 1973, IMM has provided video surveillance solutions to airports, schools, offices, hospitals and other commercial locations in the Rocky Mountain area. The Colorado-based company will represent the Exacqvision product line in their region, providing pre and post-sale assistance and support. “With their industry experience, we believe IMM has established the sales success combined with the customer service we need to leverage the Exacqvision product in that territory,” said Tom Buckley, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Exacq. Print | Email | Search criteria: – Last year – The search gave 737 hits. Page 1 of 25 Next » CATEGORY DATE HEADLINE 20-12-2013 20-12-2013 19-12-2013 19-12-2013 18-12-2013 18-12-2013 17-12-2013 17-12-2013 16-12-2013 16-12-2013 15-12-2013 15-12-2013 14-12-2013 14-12-2013 13-12-2013 13-12-2013 13-12-2013 13-12-2013 13-12-2013 12-12-2013 12-12-2013 11-12-2013 11-12-2013 10-12-2013 10-12-2013 09-12-2013 09-12-2013 08-12-2013 08-12-2013 07-12-2013 Page 1 of 25 Next » Advert Important links AMG Systems Ltd WEB-TV Detektor International Award 2013 OM COOKIES Copyright © 2013 AR Media International AB SecurityWorldHotel.com Download the SecurityWorldHotel Year Book

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Samsung Techwin Europe Appoints Managing Director Jong Wan Lim

Posted by dtaitano December 20, 2013 3:08 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: European market, Jong Wan Lim, Samsung Techwin.

Mr Jong Wan Lim has been appointed as Managing Director of the professional security division of Samsung Techwin Europe. Prior to his appointment, Mr Jong Wan Lim has worked for the Samsung Group for 26 years as a Project director in new business and head of overseas countries. Mr Jong Wan Lim has also led the Samsung Techwin DACH, CIS and East European team. “2014 will be a very exciting year for Samsung Techwin in Europe, Russia and CIS and I am very pleased to have the opportunity to lead a highly professional team that share my enthusiasm for providing customers with the best possible pre and post sales support, as well as ‘best in class’ video surveillance solutions,” said Mr Jong Wan Lim. “The sales of the IP Network based solutions have already exceeded the sales of the traditional analogue products and with the help of our WiseNetIII IP Network Full HD range we have seen a dramatic increase in our own IP Network sales, which has proved to be extremely popular with installers and system integrators, I am confident that we will be able to grow our market share during 2014 and beyond.

Source www.asmag.com

Brickcom IP-Cameras Protects Kuwait Americana Food Factory

Posted by dtaitano December 20, 2013 3:04 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: Brickcom, IP-cameras, Kuwait, Middle East.

Source: Brickcom | Date: 12/20/2013 Related tags: BRICKCOM , SONY , Food Safety , IP camera Since its inception in Kuwait in 1964, Americana Group, whose main lines of business are operating food and beverage outlets as well as manufacturing food products, has grown into a large and successful corporations in the Middle East and North Africa region. Publicly traded on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, Americana Group is managed to the world-class corporate standards, with activities spanning 13 countries and a payroll of over 55,000 employees from 21 nationalities. As far as Americana Group’s security staff is concerned, the need for a video security system with the ability to protect the employees and respond to the events that impact the operation is paramount. After an in-depth survey and evaluation process, a total of 99 Brickcom cameras are deployed to monitor the food factory the whole time, including the FD-301Af, OB-300Af , and VD-202Np. The major spots in the factory are taken care of with the Brickcom OB-300Af outdoor bullet camera, which is IP66 weather-proof and able to stand the high temperature and humidity in the production lines. The office areas are monitored by the Brickcom FD-301Af fixed dome camera. These cameras are capable of delivering the 3-megapixel video to provide the security staff with more image details than the Full HD video. The Brickcom VD-202Np vandal dome camera, being IK10 vandal-proof and IP67 weather-proof, is able to stand the stringent tests of the environment and the intended physical vandalism, […]

Source www.asmag.com

Vista Releases HD External Pan/Tilt Dome With Wi-Fi

Posted by dtaitano December 20, 2013 3:01 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: 1080p, mini dome, ONVIF.

HD External Pan/Tilt Dome IP Camera has integrated WiFi.

HD External Pan/Tilt Dome IP Camera has integrated WiFi. Original Press Release Vista System 1800 N East Ave., Unit 102 Sarasota, FL, 34234 USA Vista is pleased to announce the launch of the new discrete, external pan and tilt Wi-Fi mini dome ideal for evidential recording thanks to the full HD resolution. Part of Vista’s extensive VK2 range of IP products, the VK2-1080MD37PTW has integrated Wi-Fi and is compatible with VK2 Wi-Fi NVRs. This means no cabling between the camera and the recorder, a simpler set up and a cleaner finish. A Micro SD card can be used for local edge recording, while triple streaming technology allows one stream for recording at full resolution, one for local viewing and a low-resolution stream for remote viewing. In addition to Wi-Fi operation, the dome can also be hard wired to an IP network and can be powered using PoE. Remote pan and tilt control is provided via VK2_Client and mobile apps. The dome integrates with the complete range of VK2 control and recording solutions, as well as many third party VMS solutions. In addition, the camera complies with ONVIF standards, meaning that any software designed to this specification will be able to view and record the video from the cameras. Key Features: • Full HD 1920×1080 resolution – excellent quality images are recorded to the NVR or locally to the on board Micro SD card • Triple streaming – different streams to be configured for different uses, with Event Boost™ technology […]

Source news.thomasnet.com

SmartMetric Says the Time Has Come for Biometric Protected Credit and Debit Cards

Posted by dtaitano December 20, 2013 2:53 pm Categories: Biometric RFID. Tags: Fingerprint recognition, stolen credit cards, target.

SmartMetric, Inc.

SmartMetric, Inc. 40 Million Credit and Debit Cards Have Passwords and CVC’s Along With Names and Card Numbers Stolen in U.S.A. in Past Few Days NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – Dec 19, 2013) – SmartMetric, Inc. ( OTCQB : SMME ) — Speaking today from NEW YORK, SmartMetric™ Inc. President & CEO Chaya Hendrick said the SmartMetric biometric card with a self powered in card fingerprint reader is a technology solution using the power of biometrics to protect the public and merchant alike from credit card fraud. She said SmartMetric has been approached from financial institutions from around the world looking at a better solution to the vulnerable pin dependant cards. The gigantic criminal theft of over 40 million credit cards information over the past few days from just one retailer shows how vulnerable the existing card payment system is and the time has come for a better card solution. The biometric payment card from SmartMetric uses a person’s fingerprint to activate the card and stores card information encrypted inside the card’s internal electronics. For information on SmartMetric and its technology please go to www.smartmetric.com . For information on the SmartMetric™ MedicalKeyring™ please go to www.medicalkeyring.com Safe Harbor Statement Certain of the above statements contained in this press release are forward looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward looking statements are within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Readers are cautioned […]

Source www.marketwired.com

Armenia: Only Biometric Passports And ID Cards To Be Issued From January 2014

Posted by dtaitano December 20, 2013 2:49 pm Categories: Biometric RFID, Biometrics.

Karen Ghazaryan Public Radio of Armenia The biometric passports and ID cards were implemented in Armenia on June 1, 2012. The system has proved successful, and the advantage of biometric passports is obvious. Therefore, starting from January 2014 citizens will get only biometric passports and ID cards. The documents will be given for the term of 10 years. According to Norayr Muradkhanyan, Head of the Visa and Passport Department of RA Police, the biometric passports and ID cards are better protected. “Families receiving poverty benefits and 16-year-old citizens will be provided ID cards free of charge,” he said. The old passports will remain in use until their validity term expires, Muradkhanyan said. Biometric passports are necessary for traveling abroad, while ID cards can be used on the territory of the Republic of Armenia. Comments comments

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Brickstream Debuts Brickstream LIVE

Posted by dtaitano December 20, 2013 2:45 pm Categories: New Products, Technologies.

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Free Trial Share Tweet Brickstream, a provider of behavior intelligence solutions, announced the release of its Brickstream LIVE, a “smart” analytics device designed for businesses with brick and mortar locations to capture and analyze data about visitor behavior. Such data can then be used to enhance operations, security and marketing. The new solution brings 3D customer behavior analytics, high resolution video surveillance, and wireless-based proximity data analytics into the confines of a single platform, removing the need for users to spend more on individual systems and technologies designed for people counting, queue and behavior analysis, and security/loss prevention. Part of the company’s Smart Device family of behavior analytics products, Brickstream LIVE is described as a universal data collection IP-enabled platform requiring zero installation and configuration, making it suitable for those constrained by limited budgets. Using less power than that of an 8W LED light bulb, Brickstream LIVE leverages 3D stereo vision technology to capture and analyze behavior data as people enter, move through and exit a physical environment. The 5 megapixel HD camera is fitted with a hemispheric lens for wide angle viewing and it can store the captured data as dual 15 frame per second (fps) H.264 video streams. The Brickstream LIVE is built with a USB host port that can be used to expand data capture options, and additionally has two control ports that can be interfaced with building control systems and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS). It also supports smartphone Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) detection […]

Source call-center-software.tmcnet.com

School Bus Surveillance Cameras Curb Misbehavior

Posted by dtaitano December 20, 2013 2:36 pm Categories: Mobile / In-Vehicle. Tags: School bus, surveillance program, Transportation.

Video surveillance on Copperas Cove school buses continues to reduce suspensions and school violence. Transportation Director Gary Elliot said the school district has seen a decline in school bus-related incidents compared to last year, with only 30 suspensions so far this year. “Those are very, very low numbers,” Elliot said. “We usually have right around 100 (suspensions) around this time. The cameras are a big part of it, because the students know they’re being videotaped.” The surveillance program was discussed at a Dec. 9 school board workshop. “Those cameras make discipline on buses easy,” Trustee Jim Copeland said. All 68 of the district’s route buses are fitted with Gatekeeper surveillance cameras and one-third of those are infrared capable, which Elliot said helps during early morning hours when it is still dark outside. Students can be suspended from school bus transportation for several major infractions, including bullying, fighting and constant use of profane language. With every bus incident, a referral is written and at least two staff members review the video footage before taking appropriate action. Copperas Cove High School senior Kelseigh Fife recalled a time when the surveillance cameras captured an incident on the bus. “(The camera) did help me. It got somebody in trouble that physically hurt me,” Fife said. “I did feel safer and I didn’t have any problems after that.” Fife and Elliot said the cameras deter most students from violating bus rules. “I think that it showed other people, once the cameras were on the […]

Source kdhnews.com

Axis Announces New ARTPEC-5 Chip

Posted by dtaitano December 20, 2013 2:29 pm Categories: IP Cameras, Technologies. Tags: ARTPEC-5 Chip, axis.

Axis Communications has announced the next generation of its market-leading system-on-chip for network video cameras and video encoders. The new ARTPEC-5 is based on dual core multiprocessor architecture, features a larger cache size and higher memory throughput. More processing power and performance provide increased capabilities for intelligent video processing and video analytics applications. More processing power and performance on Axis new ARTPEC-5 chip provide increased capabilities for intelligent video processing and video analytics applications. The new ARTPEC-5 chip features support for the H.264 High Profile (HiP) video compression standard and high frame rate (60 fps) encoding in full HDTV resolution (1080p). This resembles twice the frame rate and resolution offered by conventional HDTV video surveillance solutions today. High frame rates allow for capturing quick movements in detail such as when license plates of fast moving vehicles need to be identified. With full HDTV resolution, large overview areas can be monitored without compromises on image detail as will be required when an incident occurs. With the ARTPEC-5, Axis is introducing an optimized design resulting in reduced power consumption of network video cameras and video encoders. The new chip can handle more video streams simultaneously than previous generations, features a faster SD card interface for edge storage and allows Axis to design cameras with advanced image processing capabilities to address the most demanding video surveillance challenges. With its dual core multiprocessor architecture, larger cache size and higher memory throughput, the new ARTPEC-5 chip provides more processing power and performance for intelligent […]

Source cloudcomputing.ulitzer.com

U.S.-Based Biometric Company Continues Patent Infringement Fight

Posted by dtaitano December 20, 2013 2:23 pm Categories: Legal. Tags: biometric, International trade, Patent.

The security industry is no stranger to patent litigation, especially when it comes to video surveillance. However, a ruling by a federal appeals court earlier this month could have an impact on the biometrics market and specifically on foreign manufacturers looking to import fingerprint scanners into the U.S. In 2010, Cross Match Technologies, a Florida-based manufacturer of biometric solutions, filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission alleging that South Korea-based manufacturer Suprema, Inc. and its reseller Mentalix, Inc. of Plano, Texas, had infringed upon three of the company’s patents. According to Kathryn Hutton, senior vice president and general counsel for Cross Match, these patents include: U.S. Patent No. 5,900,993 (“the ’993 patent”), which is a hardware patent that pertains to the optical configuration of their scanners, which use a series of lenses to generate the image on a fingerprint. The other two, U.S. Patent No. 7,203,344 (“the ’344 patent”) and U.S. Patent No. 7,277,562 (“the ’562 patent”) are software method patents that tell a user when a fingerprint image is good enough to be captured and processed. Hutton said this case started near the end of 2009 when the U.S. General Services Administration was looking into purchasing several hundred fingerprint scanners for the Census Bureau in an effort to check the backgrounds of the incoming plethora of census workers. Mentalix was eventually awarded the bid, but to the surprise of Cross Match, they were not going to be using their hardware. “We have had a long standing relationship […]

Source www.securityinfowatch.com

EET Europarts Saves Money With Iqinvision

Posted by dtaitano December 19, 2013 8:41 pm Categories: Customer Implementations, IP Cameras, Surveillance. Tags: EET Europarts, iqeye, iqinvision, milestone, XProtect.

16-12-2013 EET Europarts is relying on a combined Iqinvision-Milestone advanced IP video surveillance solution to document all transactions, improve customer service, and enhance overall productivity. With annual sales topping $250 million, EET Europarts is one of the largest distributors of IT products and parts to more than 24 countries in Europe. The 113,000 square foot (10,500 square metre) Logistics Center is located in Ballerup, Denmark, where the vast majority of shipments originate, and ships an average of 3,000 packages daily. A few years ago, EET’s management sought to improve operations by more effectively documenting for their customers that the correct products had been accurately packaged and sent. This would help reduce employee errors and provide an audit trail to more efficiently solve any packaging mistakes. Timely, accurate documentation of all shipments would also improve customer service and customer relationships, and cut costs that EET normally had to cover in the event of shipping error claims. The solution to EET Europarts’ challenges proved to be right under their noses, sitting on the shelves of the warehouse: since 2009, the company had been a distributor of Iqinvision HD megapixel network cameras. The company chose to optimise their logistics processes with Iqeye network cameras for their excellent image quality and high reliability. Further, Iqeye cameras are quite easy to set up and operate. To view, record and export the video from the cameras, EET Europarts chose Xprotect from Milestone Systems, the global industry leader in open platform IP video management software. To […]

Source www.securityworldhotel.com

PSIM Technology For Transport Management Systems

Posted by dtaitano December 19, 2013 8:37 pm Categories: PSIM, Transportation. Tags: physical security, psim, Transport, video management system.

PSIM in use for Traffic Management

PSIM in use for Traffic Management Integrated control room technology using Physical Security Information Management technology can help traffic run more smoothly in complex urban environments. As surveillance based security systems have become more capable of performing more complex functions with the increased use of IP technology as a platform, so the control and operation of such systems has also become more demanding. Video Management Systems were developed to facilitate this demand for integration and improved manageability and continue to be the main platform on which most IP surveillance systems are built. However, complex environments like major ports and docks, rail terminals and airports require a significant leap in technology to be able to effectively manage all of the different sensor inputs from smoke alarms, intruder detection systems, door status sensors and dozens of other devices that are attached to the security network, both analogue and digital. It was in such environments that the technology of PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) was developed. PSIM goes a step beyond VMS and combines data from surveillance and other inputs to create a holistic overview of a security environment along with the intelligence to provide control room operators with decision paths based on alarm conditions or combinations of events. Some of the workflow can even be automated, further reducing the dependence on human intervention. PSIM for Traffic Management Intelligent Transport Systems ( ITS ) are also benefitting from such advances in technology and provide the kind of challenges that PSIM is designed […]

Source trafficsafe.org

CaughtOnCamera: Hit-and-Run

Posted by dtaitano December 19, 2013 8:33 pm Categories: CaughtOnCamera. Tags: caught on camera, hit and run.

Hit-and-run victim escapes injury

Hit-and-run victim escapes injury Hit-and-run victim escapes injury A lot of people in the mountains are saying a man is lucky to be alive after he managed to escape getting severely hurt in a collision with an SUV. The whole thing was caught on camera. In the surveillance video that’s posted on YouTube.com, you can see an SUV pull into the oncoming left turning lane on Haywood Road in Asheville, meeting a scooter head-on. The scooter gets hit, but the man on it escapes. That was Friday afternoon around 2 on Haywood Road in Asheville. “I made sure I shook his hand by the end of the day because he’s the luckiest man I met in a while,” Lane Reid said. Reid was inside his office at Image 420 when he says his employees saw the collision. “I looked up at my camera screen and was like ‘Oh my goodness.’ Traffic was backed up. This guy was walking around. It was pretty nuts,” Reid said. Security cameras outside Reid’s business caught the impact, commotion and the driver waiting for a moment before pulling away. So Reid posted it on YouTube.com. “I wanted to get the guy that did it,” Reid said. Asheville police told WYFF News 4 that because of that surveillance video and the community’s help, they’ve tracked down the person driving the SUV. But police would not tell us why the driver took off, saying that was part of the investigation. Meanwhile, the video has been seen […]

Source www.wyff4.com

NICE Awarded ‘Best Intelligent Video Solution’ By Government Security News

Posted by dtaitano December 19, 2013 8:24 pm Categories: VMS Software. Tags: awarded, NICE SYstems, video surveillance.

RA’ANANA, Israel , December 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE) today announced that Situator Express has been named the Best Intelligent Video Solution in the Government Security News (GSN) Homeland Security Awards, and four NICE customers were recognized as "Most Notable" for their security programs. The GSN awards acknowledge the outstanding achievements of security vendors and government agencies at the federal, state and municipal levels. Situator Express received recognition for its "ability to transform video surveillance into a complete security management solution." This solution fuses the NiceVision IP video solution with additional security systems to provide unified situational awareness. It enables organizations to focus on their core security challenges, providing the right insights to the right people at the right time. Four NICE customers also received accolades in their respective categories. Their achievements are based on the implementation of NICE Situator, a PSIM solution that enables situation planning, response, and analysis: Most Notable Airport/Aviation Security Program Miami International Airport – PLATINUM Most Notable Municipal/County Security Program San Diego Public Utilities – Water Treatment Security PSIM – PLATINUM Most Notable Maritime/Seaport Security Program Houston Ship Channel / Harris County Sheriff’s Office – GOLD Most Notable Critical Infrastructure Security Program Duke Energy Critical Infrastructure Program – SILVER "The homeland security field has been the scene of an unprecedented proliferation of brilliant security technologies in IT and physical security," said Jacob Goodwin , Editor-in-Chief, GSN Magazine . "We are pleased to recognize NICE Systems for its contribution to this […]

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Before The Olympics Sochi Got 78 AvtoUragan ANPR And Video Recording Complexes

Posted by dtaitano December 19, 2013 8:14 pm Categories: Technologies, Transportation, Video Analytics. Tags: anpr, lpr, Olympic Games, russia, Sochi.

AvtoUragan ANPR system for ITS Sochi

AvtoUragan ANPR and traffic video recording systems will watch the safety and respect to rules on the roads of Sochi. Sochi is the largest resort city in Russia, it stretches along the Black Sea coast for 105 kilometers. It is obvious, that such a distance in a modern city cannot be controlled without a reliable, all-weather means of photo- and video-monitoring. On the eve of the Olympics, seventy-eight AvtoUragan ANPR and traffic video-recording complexes was installed to gain control and safety on the roads within the framework of Intelligent Transport System (ITS). AvtoUragan ANPR system for ITS Sochi More than half of installed AvtoUragan complexes are configured to measure and record the speed of vehicles using the video sequence. Other 28 systems identify the vehicles by their license plates at the entrances to the city. At the same time, the license plates recognition rate of AvtoUragan systems in daylight conditions is 97%, and radio scanners cannot detect the installation place and operation of the complex! 5 other systems record the red light violations at the key intersections of the city. Later, during the Games, these AvtoUragan complexes will record the vehicles, which violate the rule of prohibited use of special lanes for Olympic traffic. 78 AvtoUragan ANPR system for Sochi AvtoUragan complexes were selected for Sochi ITS because of the fact that this stationary system is the most reliable and feature-rich. It identifies the license plates in conditions of poor visibility, measures the speed using the video sequence, and […]

Source www.mynewsdesk.com

Video Insight Integrates VMS With AMAG?s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System

Posted by dtaitano December 19, 2013 8:07 pm Categories: VMS Software. Tags: Access Control, AMAG, Video Insight, video management software, vms.

Published on 16 Dec, 2013 AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is happy to announce that Video Insight is now a member of the Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. Video Insight has certified its Video Management Software (VMS) with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System, which integrates the video management software with AMAG’s newest version of Symmetry access control software. AMAG and Video Insight cooperatively tested and certified this integration. “The integration with Video Insight provides AMAG customers with another powerful video management software solution that will operate seamlessly with Symmetry,” said Symmetry Extended Business Solution, Program Manager, Shae Taylor. “We are happy to welcome Video Insight into the Extended Business Solutions Program.” “We’re excited to offer Video Insight customers the ability to integrate live and recorded video with Symmetry access control. This partnership offers our end users the ability to take advantage of the key features that both of our products share – delivering an easy-to-use, yet powerful security solution,” said Video Insight CEO, Rob Shaw. The Video Insight VMS and Symmetry Security Management integration provides many benefits for end users: Live and recorded video from the Video Insight NVR displayed in the Symmetry client application Access control events can be marked and associated to corresponding video for immediate retrieval of video data Live video displayed from Symmetry graphical maps Video alarm conditions displayed in the Symmetry Alarms screen The Video Insight Video Management Software (VMS) and […]

Source www.sourcesecurity.com

Google Glass Face Recognition App Coming This Month, Whether Google Likes It Or Not

Posted by dtaitano December 19, 2013 7:59 pm Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: facial recognition, google glass, privacy.

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Screen Shot 2013-12-15 at 5.09.17 PM Since Google Glass first appeared, its potential for facial recognition has been seen either as a privacy nightmare or as one of the headset’s first truly intriguing uses. Google has declared itself in the first camp. Stephen Balaban is in the second, and he’s about to share his vision with Glassheads everywhere, whether Google likes it or not. At the Chaos Communications Congress hacker conference in Hamburg later this month, 24-year-old Balaban and his startup Lambda Labs plan to release an unauthorized app for Glass that allows users to collect and catalog images of faces seen through its lens, along with other recognizable objects ranging from computer screens to license plates. The app, which Balaban is calling FaceRec, will give Glass-wearers the ability to integrate that data with location coordinates to create a map of who or what the user saw when and where. And on Friday, Lambda Labs will also begin taking pre-orders for an Android-based, Glass-like device it’s calling the the Lambda Hat, a $255 camera-enabled cap designed to be even better suited for that always-on computer vision. “As you collect data over time, you can start to ask questions like, who was that person I talked to during the last month at the Rosewood?” Balaban says. “Give it a geolocation, and you can find all the pictures and timestamps at that location, and it will show you all the people you saw.” Lambda’s app, to be clear, isn’t meant for wide adoption even […]

Source www.forbes.com