AMAG Technology’s Adam Shane Recognized For Outstanding Work On Access Control Council

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AMAG Technology’s Senior Systems Design Architect, Adam Shane was selected as one of three Top Contributors for the Smart Card Alliance Access Control Council for 2013.  His leadership, time and input have contributed to the success of the council, and he was recognized at the Smart Card Alliance gala award dinner in Coral Gables, Florida on December 9, 2013.  Shane is one of the founding members of the council which was formed in 2005.  “The Smart Card Alliance has an honorable mission, to educate industry, users and government on appropriate uses of smart cards,” said Shane.  “The work we do on the Access Control Council is important as it provides a consolidated industry and government voice to standards making bodies and the federal government policy makers.  I am proud of our collective contributions and look forward to continuing the effort.”  The Smart Card Alliance Access Control Council (SCA ACC) is focused on accelerating the widespread acceptance, use, and application of smart card technology for physical and logical access control. The group brings together, in an open forum, leading users, technologists, suppliers and system integrators from both the public and private sector and works on activities that are important for secure access control.  The Smart Card Alliance is a not-for-profit, multi-industry association working to stimulate the understanding, adoption, use and widespread application of smart card technology. The Alliance invests heavily in education on the appropriate uses of smart card technology in a way that protects privacy and enhances security and […]

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Markets and Markets : Facial Recognition Market Worth $6.5 Billion By 2018

Posted by dtaitano 7:52 pm Categories: Market Research, Video Analytics. Tags: , , , , .
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Contact Center Solutions Industry News [December 18, 2013] (M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Over the past few years, Facial Recognition Market has crossed the chasm and has become more accurate, less costly and significantly mainstream. This has helped the technology to gain traction and investment from commercial sector. The development of 3D face recognition technology backed by improved imaging solutions, middleware and fast analytics has helped the technology to overcome its traditional flaws such as poor results in low lights, pose variation and image reconstruction Browse 86 market data tables and 27 figures spread through 171 pages and in-depth TOC on "Facial Recognition Market [Emotion; Thermal; Mobile; Forensic; 2D; 3D; Cloud-based Facial Recognition]: Global Advancements, Emerging Applications, Business Models and Worldwide Market Forecasts and Analysis (2013 – 2018)". http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/facial-recognition-market-995.html Early buyers will receive 10% customization on this reports Enquiry Before Buying @ http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Enquiry_Before_Buying.asp?id=995 The major forces driving the market are growth of surveillance market and huge spending by the government across the globe on biometric technologies. At the same time, various opportunities exist in consumer electronics segment, handheld devices segment and innovative cloud services based on face recognition technologies (anonymous face analysis). The report Facial Recognition Market: Global advancements, Emerging Applications, Business Models and Worldwide Market Forecast and Analysis (2013 – 2018) defines and segments the global facial recognition market with analysis and forecasting of the global revenues. It also identifies drivers and restraints for this market with insights on trends, opportunities, and challenges. MarketsandMarkets has segmented the […]

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Axis Physical Access Control Products

Posted by dtaitano 7:48 pm Categories: Access Control, New Products, Surveillance. Tags: , , .
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? Contact us Axis is introducing a new level of freedom for physical access control. Freedom that stems from the same open IP philosophy we pioneered in video surveillance. AXIS A1001 is an independent unit that can be installed at each door, completed with third-party door accessories such as sensors, door locks and readers. Suitable for small and medium-sized businesses as well as larger enterprises. A non-proprietary and open IP-based access controller Traditional proprietary systems mean limited options, central servers with complex and expensive cabling, as well as restricted possibilities for integration and scalability. AXIS A1001 has an open interface that enables integration of video, intrusion detection and other systems. With AXIS A1001, there’s finally an open and future-flexible alternative for physical access control. Two possible pathways AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller is suitable for installations of all sizes and is a platform for different solutions – ensuring you’ll find exactly the right fit for your needs:

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USPTO Grants Mobotix’s Requests For Patent Review

Posted by dtaitano 7:45 pm Categories: Legal, Surveillance. Tags: , , .
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New York, December 18, 2013. MOBOTIX Corp. succeeded again in a patent dispute with San Antonio, Texas-based e-Watch Inc. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted MOBOTIX Corp.’s requests for review of four patents owned by e-Watch Inc. According to the USPTO, information presented by MOBOTIX Corp. established that there is a reasonable likelihood that MOBOTIX Corp. would prevail in showing unpatentability of the challenged patent claims. Third-party publications found through extensive search as well as documentation and presentations published by MOBOTIX at the CeBIT trade fair in Hanover, Germany, in February 2000 show that the contents of the patent claims had been disclosed prior to the application for patent. The four patents are cause of action in a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Texas-based e-Watch Inc. at the U.S federal court in San Antonio (Texas). In June, the court granted MOBOTIX Corp.’s motion for stay of the litigation pending review of the validity of the patents at the USPTO and confirmed the view of MOBOTIX Corp. that the patent lawsuit will be rendered irrelevant if the claims of the patents are cancelled in the review proceedings at the USPTO . MOBOTIX Corp. holds that the claims of the four patents are unpatentable and consequently requested cancellation of the patents at the USPTO. The requests not only comprise the claims asserted in the lawsuit but above that challenge almost all claims of the four patents. “We are pleased that the USPTO granted our requests for patent review. This serves […]

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American Dynamics llustra Flex Series Cameras

Posted by dtaitano 7:33 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: , .
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llustra Flex Series Cameras Product Image llustra Flex Series Cameras Product Image WESTFORD , MA. December 10, 2013 –– American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco (NYSE: TYC ), introduces the Illustra Flex Series of IP cameras, providing very affordable, high-definition 1MP and 3MP video with excellent low light performance. These cameras give businesses cost-effective camera options without sacrificing image quality. Unlike other low-cost cameras on the market, the high-resolution Illustra Flex box, bullet, and mini-domes (indoor and outdoor) include premium features such as true day/night, 3D dynamic noise reduction (3D DNR), varifocal lenses and triple video streaming to provide high quality video at all light levels while reducing low light storage requirements. Illustra Flex cameras reduce storage costs by consuming 25 to 75 percent less storage than many competing models at low light levels. The combination of true day/night, 3D DNR and auto shutter/frame control work to improve the image quality of low light video while minimizing the creation of storage intensive noise. The Flex Series also features motion detection for instant alerts of intruders, making the cameras ideal for retail stores,  K-12 schools, small bank branches, and other businesses concerned with maintaining a very secure environment while meeting tight budget requirements. The bullet and outdoor mini-dome, with IP66-rated enclosures, ensure the durability necessary for outdoor applications. “Balancing the requirements of superior image quality with cost considerations is a key challenge facing many security professionals in smaller businesses,” said Steve Carney, Director, Video Product […]

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Gatwick Airport Unveils New Generation Biometric Gates

Posted by dtaitano 7:28 pm Categories: Access Control, Biometrics. Tags: , , .
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London Gatwick has officially opened the its new generation of ePassport gates using facial recognition. UK Immigration Minister Mark Harper said ePassport gates have proved popular with travellers. More than 10 million passengers have used them across the UK in the past year with numbers now operating at 1 million a month. London Gatwick now has the largest single bank of ePassport gates at any port in the UK. The latest installation totalled 15 gates , according to supplier Vision-Box, of Portugal. Harper said: "Keeping the UK’s border secure is our priority. At the same time we want to welcome legitimate visitors and trade which contributes to the UK economy. Using the latest technology helps us to do both and is popular with passengers. The e-Passport gates here at London Gatwick Airport provide both a fast and convenient way for tourists, business visitors and Britons returning home to pass through the border securely." The launch was also attended by Stewart Wingate, CEO of Gatwick Airport Ltd. He said: "Gatwick is delighted to be the first airport in the UK to offer this innovative new technology. It will make the journey of arriving passengers with chipped passports much more efficient." ePassport gates first went live in UK airports at Manchester Airport in 2008. This bank of gates replaces the first generation which were opened at London Gatwick South in June 2011. The gates which can be used by anyone with a UK or European ‘chipped’ passport who is aged 18 […]

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Russian Upper House Approves Law On Biometric Passports With Fingerprints

Posted by dtaitano 7:22 pm Categories: Biometric RFID, Biometrics. Tags: , , .

Russian Federation passport 15:05 18/12/2013 MOSCOW, December 18 (RAPSI) – Russia’s Federation Council on Wednesday approved the law on issuing biometric foreign passports with fingerprints starting January 1, 2015. The law gives the federal executive authorities and their territorial branches, as well as diplomatic and consular missions, the right to collect and process additional biometric information of passport holders. Currently, Russian biometric foreign passports only contain one biometric parameter, a 3D photo. It is planned to collect fingerprints of all Russian nationals aged above 12 years. This information will be stored in the chip embedded in the passport to ensure maximum protection, reads the explanatory note to the bill. The goal is to simplify the authentication of passport data and to prevent, expose and preclude the use of passports for criminal purposes. The law is to become effective in Russia on January 1, 2015 and for diplomatic and consular missions outside Russia, as soon as they are equipped to issue the new passports, but no later than January 1, 2016.

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3xLOGIC Adds Veteran Security Industry CPA To Its Executive Team

Posted by dtaitano 7:18 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: , .
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Westminster, CO – December 18, 2013 – 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of advanced video surveillance and video business intelligence, announced  that Jack Lyons has joined the Company as its Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The announcement was made by Matthew Kushner, 3xLOGIC’s CEO at the Company’s headquarters. Recognized as a results-driven senior financial executive, Lyons has extensive experience in both multi-national corporate and start-up environments. Most recently, Lyons was vice president of operations at CNL Software, where he was instrumental in streamlining operating processes, identifying key financial drivers, and designing systems that optimized the organization’s performance. “Jack’s impact on an organization is immediate and far-reaching,” says Matthew Kushner, 3xLOGIC’s CEO. “His understanding of financial management is perfectly complemented by his business acumen—a unique and valuable combination few possess.” About 3xLOGIC, Inc. 3xLOGIC is known for providing complete surveillance solutions that make megapixel video both usable and affordable. 3xLOGIC seamlessly integrates audio data, video data and transactional data in a logical union known as the VIGIL Video Management System. Employing the latest advances in video analytics, 3xLOGIC delivers relevant, useful business intelligence when you need it, where you need it. Companies are able to track and improve on metrics that directly impact the success of their business. Leveraging 3xLOGIC’s exclusive RapidStream Technology, users are ensured access to this data anytime, anywhere—even in low bandwidth situations. For more information about 3xLOGIC’s intelligent video surveillance solutions, or to learn more about becoming a 3xLOGIC Authorized Partner, visit www.3xlogic.com or call (877) 3XLOGIC or (877) 395-6442.  

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Zwipe Offers Fingerprint-Authenticated RFID Access-Control Card

Posted by dtaitano 7:07 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: , , , .

Norwegian startup Zwipe is marketing a new passive Near Field Communication (NFC) RFID access-control card that incorporates a fingerprint scanner to authenticate an individual before the card responds to an RFID reader. Initially, the company has signed contracts with two access-control technology distributors—one in the United States and the other in Europe—both of which have asked to remain unnamed. Commercial release of the card, known as Zwipe Access, follows two pilots in Oslo—one conducted at Telemark University College (TUC), and the other at law firm Simonsen Vogt Wiig —says Kim Kristian Humborstad, Zwipe’s CEO and cofounder. The card is also being tested by several other small Norwegian companies, he says. At Simonsen Vogt Wiig, the Zwipe technology is being used by the law firm’s Stanley Security Solutions NFC-based access-control system. At TUC, as well as for several other pilots, Zwipe is providing a Salto Systems X4 door controller with a built-in RFID reader that supports cards made with NXP Semiconductors ‘ Mifare DESFire EV1 chip. Zwipe Access was first conceived by Humborstad and a fellow student at TUC’s school of innovation and entrepreneurship, Humborstad explains. Initially, he says, the team was focused on creating secure identification solutions that could authenticate an individual without intruding upon the user’s privacy. They were interested in how technology could be employed at grocery or convenience stores, for example, to prove a customer buying liquor or other controlled products was who he said he was. Eventually, Humborstad reports, they found a market for improved […]

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Port Security Market Worth $36.99 Billion By 2018

Posted by dtaitano 7:03 pm Categories: Airports / Seaports / Railroads, Market Research. Tags: , , .
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The global Port Security Market is being driven by the increasing need for sustaining business continuit News | by CIOL Bureau DALLAS, USA: The report "Port Security Market [by Type (Airport, Marine Port), by Solutions Access Control, Video Surveillance, Screening & Scanning, Asset and Visitor Management, Perimeter Intrusion Detection, Network Security] – Worldwide Market Forecasts (2013 – 2018)", defines and segments the Port Security Market into various sub segments with in-depth analysis and forecasting of revenues. It also identifies drivers and restraints for this market with insights on trends, opportunities, and challenges. The global Port Security Market is being driven by the increasing need for sustaining business continuity, threats on ports, and government initiatives. Security of the ports is extremely important to attract both domestic and international investors. The port administration authorities are keen about inspecting from people to particle that moves across the ports. The regional economies are experiencing high growth rates in air travel and international trade, which is thereby creating business opportunities for the Port Security industry. This MarketsandMarkets report provides key insights into the market dynamics, industry trends, and adoption trends in the Port Security Market. It explores business potential of the various services offered by Port Security providers. The report represents the business potential of Port Security solutions from various types of port infrastructures such as airports and marine ports. The report consists of the opportunity analysis of various types of Port Security solutions such as access control, video surveillance and analytics, screening and […]

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Frost & Sullivan: Rapid Indian Infrastructure Expansion To Accelerate Adoption of Video Surveillance-as-a-Service Solutions

Posted by dtaitano 6:57 pm Categories: Cloud, Surveillance. Tags: , , .
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Wednesday, December 18, 2013 — (Business Wire India) As services have only just begun to roll out, the video surveillance-as-a-service (VSaaS) market in India is still at a nascent stage. Nevertheless, the deployment of cloud-based models, Government efforts to improve IT infrastructure, and rising awareness on the benefits of robust surveillance solutions will spur implementation of VSaaS. Considering the critical nature of providing video surveillance services, cementing the first mover advantage in this market is crucial for market participants. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan ( http://www.electronics.frost.com ), Strategic Analysis of Video Surveillance-as-a-Service Market in India , finds that while there were only 20,898 camera sites which could have been serviced by VSaaS solutions in 2012, the addressable market for VSaaS will rise steeply post 2016 due to government policies on electronics coming to fruition and the completion of several infrastructure projects to reach 441,742 units in 2018. “Increased infrastructure spending and the projected growth of multi-brand retail will fuel the VSaaS market in India. The cost and business benefits for end users, including better streamlined surveillance expenditure for enterprises, will further boost VSaaS popularity in the country” said Frost & Sullivan Analyst. Moreover, the transition to more efficient video compression technologies will enhance the value for customers and encourage VSaaS usage. The availability of robust bandwidth, along with storage will become key differentiators for the market. However, low penetration of broadband in India and relatively slow uptake of video surveillance will pose a challenge to […]

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ExacqVision Version 5.10 VMS Software Release

Posted by dtaitano 6:49 pm Categories: VMS Software. Tags: , , , .
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exacqsmall75rtrk3ogc6a_10842156.png exacqsmall75rtrk3ogc6a_10842156.png (INDIANAPOLIS)— December 17, 2013 – Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has released version 5.10 of its exacqVision VMS software for use with the company’s network video surveillance systems. The latest version introduces support for exacqVision ESM, expanded two-way audio functionality, new and updated IP camera integrations and more. Version 5.10 adds support for the new exacqVisionESM (Enterprise System Manager) product sold separately from Exacq Technologies. The ESM server software monitors the health and status of exacqVision servers and cameras on the network. Users can access the intuitive ESM interface through most web browsers running on a computer or mobile device. With the ESM application, exacqVision users instantly receive an email notification in the event of a system error or warning, resulting in maximum uptime of servers and reduced software maintenance time. ESM is supported on exacqVision systems with an exacqVision Enterprise VMS license. This includes an IP camera utilizing the exacqVision Edge software which allows it to operate as both an IP camera and an exacqVision server. exacqVision 5.10 expands the two-way audio feature to include support for IP cameras from Axis and Arecont Vision. End users now have a number of different ways to communicate with people on their property by using the resources on their exacqVision VMS network. Over 150 new camera models are now supported from the exacqVision VMS with the release of […]

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Growing Regional Demand For Safety And Security Driving Market

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2013-12-19 12:58:00 – The Middle East region, of crucial importance to the global economy as leading producers of oil and natural gas, is currently being viewed as an increasingly significant market by the global safety, security and fire protection industries. Given the current uncertainties that prevail in many countries around the region, safety and safety are increasingly high-priority issues for governments and commercial ventures in the region. 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 industry regionally. “Across the Middle East authorities are improving security infrastructure, enhancing policing and crime fighting capability and […]

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Top Systems Integrators Report

Posted by dtaitano 6:40 pm Categories: Access Control, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: , , , .
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    TSI Report New   The SDM Top Systems Integrators Report ranks, by total annual revenue, the largest U.S. firms that contract electronic security projects for commercial, industrial, institutional, government, and other non-residential markets. For ranking purposes, these are businesses that derive more than half of their revenue from the sale, design/engineering, installation and service of multi-technology electronic security systems, such as access control and identification, video surveillance, alarms, perimeter security, and other network-based technologies. The SDM Top Systems Integrators Report has been published since 1996.   How to Purchase the Top Systems Integrators Report Directory The SDM Top Systems Integrators Directory has the information needed to target products and services to the systems integration market. It contains additional data beyond that published in the print edition and online, including contact names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, Web site URLs, branch office locations, targeted vertical markets, and more. The SDM Top Systems Integrators Directory comes in Microsoft Excel format. The cost of the report is $595. To order,  visit the SDM Store or, contact Heidi Fusaro at 630-518-5470 or by e-mail to fusaroh@bnpmedia.com .

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Video Surveillance Cameras: The Good, The Bad, And The Hype – Lessons From Boston

Posted by dtaitano 6:29 pm Categories: Surveillance, Technologies. Tags: , , , .
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We hear it again and again. Video surveillance cameras can accomplish what humans can’t. There’s simply no way, we are told, in a situation like the Boston Marathon bombing, with all the thousands of people in attendance, to be able to track suspects without video footage of the scene. To try to rely merely on eyewitnesses in that case is just too difficult, if not impossible, a real case of sensory overload. The problem is that it’s not entirely true. Law enforcement, through video surveillance footage, clearly narrowed down who the suspects were. However, part of the reason they could identify them was because one of the injured, a man who lost both legs to the bomb, clearly identified an individual putting down a bag just before the blast. With the help of a sketch artist and subsequent video footage, a suspect was clearly identified. Instead of being able to plan another attack, the two brothers were suddenly on the run, and in a matter of couple of days one was dead, another captured.  However, it was the combination of human intelligence and video surveillance technology that made this possible, not exclusively one or the other. After this terrible tragedy, some have asked, “But does this now mean that cameras will now be everywhere? What about privacy?” It’s hard to believe that in the year 2013 that question is still being asked. The reality is: cameras more and more are everywhere. Try to walk through any major metropolitan area […]

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Progressive Technologies Used For Surveillance On Moving Waterway Ferries

Posted by dtaitano 6:26 pm Categories: Airports / Seaports / Railroads. Tags: , , , , .
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The 8 million annual passengers that travel the New York Harbor on NY Waterway ferries now do so more safely; they are protected by an extensive, state-of-the-art video surveillance system. The safety system includes hundreds of Interlogix IP and analog cameras, transmitted from moving ferries to a land-based security command center via a fast-roaming wireless mesh network based on multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) by Fluidmesh Networks. Interlogix is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. interlogix_casestudy    PHOTO COURTESY OF INTERLOGIX NY Waterway is the nation’s largest privately owned commuter ferry company, transporting 30,000 riders a day between 22 landings and terminals along a 100-mile corridor in the Hudson and East rivers and upper New York Harbor. While the company has always placed a high priority on security, monitoring real-time events on 35 ferries traveling up to 45 miles per hour, often in harsh weather conditions, can be a major challenge. The solution, paid for through a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, deployed Interlogix cameras connected via Fluidmesh’s MPLS-based wireless mesh network. The network spans the service area and provides seamless connectivity to transmit live video from the ferries, terminals and landings for review by company security personnel. “With this system we can now share information quickly, accurately and in real time with our port partners — New York City Police Department, New Jersey State Police and federal agencies — which is really the key to an effective emergency […]

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Bosch Launches FLEXIDOME Corner 9000 IP-Camera For Critical Areas

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Modern video safety surveillance has to be able to observe locations with poor lighting conditions which are prone to vandalism. The new FLEXIDOME IP corner 9000 MP camera from Bosch specifically addresses these requirements, making it particularly suitable for such critical areas: bus stations, care facilities, and hospitals. By supplying usable, clear video images even in completely dark surroundings, the camera enables video surveillance to act as a truly preventive component in the safety of public traffic users and patients. Safety personal will gain a much higher situational awareness and thus will be able to intervene at an early stage. Critical areas, such as waiting rooms, are prone to vandalism, which is often aimed at the surveillance equipment itself. While the fundamental problem may be poor lighting conditions or even complete darkness, it is still necessary to cover the entire area with a minimum number of cameras, while providing extra illumination as well as resistance to vandalism or tampering. Addressing these needs, the FLEXIDOME IP corner 9000 MP camera features high-resolution, wide-angle optics for maximum detail and image usability, as well as a wide-angle fisheye lens for covering every corner. Furthermore, in order to supply additional illumination as needed, integrated active infrared LEDs maintain video clarity even in complete darkness. Thanks to its rugged and non-grip design, the camera is extremely difficult to tamper with. Finally, it is equipped with the latest Content Based Imaging Technology, which lowers bandwidth consumption and thus storage costs by up to 50% by […]

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Viseum?s Automated Surveillance Technology

Posted by dtaitano 5:55 pm Categories: Corporate News, Video Analytics. Tags: , , .
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Viseum By Viseum UK Ltd NewsDesk on December 19, 2013 A former BT communications manager, turned inventor, believes that his intelligent CCTV surveillance company has developed a “Guardian Angel” video surveillance technology, which can keep us all safe from crime and violence whilst protecting our right to privacy. Stuart Thompson was a recognized innovator with British Telecom, where he led in the development of the high speed modems that introduced broadband internet. He has now used his high-speed expertise and ingenuity to develop an award-winning intelligent moving camera system that will passively observe and ignore innocent goings-on, but quickly alert human operators to suspicious or dangerous activity. In addition to crime-busting on Britain’s streets, Stuart Thompson claims the system can significantly enhance Homeland Security whilst unobtrusively safeguarding our schools or our elderly and vulnerable citizens in care homes and hospitals. Thompson is President and owner of Viseum UK. He reminds us how the Director General of MI5 recently warned that thousands of Islamic extremists living in the UK, currently saw their British home as a legitimate target (Gardner, 2013). He adds that the UK Home Office also admitted the E-Borders programme had failed to detect and intercept major crime suspects at our national borders (Travis, 2013). Elsewhere at another end of the spectrum, the CQC recently recommended surveillance camera installation in care homes to protect vulnerable adults from abuse by a few reckless and abusive members of staff (McGinty, 2013). In a busy, populated area, these all represent significant […]

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IHS: Top 10 Video Surveillance Trends for 2014

Posted by dtaitano 5:49 pm Categories: Surveillance. Tags: , , .
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As 2013 draws to a close, research firm IHS has released its predictions of video surveillance trends for 2014. As in years past, IHS expects demand for video surveillance solutions to increase, forecasting the global market to grow by more than 12 percent compared to 2013. IHS also believes the emergence of crowd sourcing video surveillance data collection will be a major factor within the industry. The following was written by Niall Jenkins, IHS research manager of video surveillance and security services, about how these expected trends will impact the industry. Video Surveillance: The Star Markets for 2014 IHS has been researching the video surveillance equipment market for more than 10 years. During this time, the market has grown quickly, most years at a double digit rate. The year 2014 will be no exception. IHS forecasts that the global market will grow by more than 12 percent compared to 2013. Within the global market, IHS has identified fixed-dome and 180°/360° network cameras as the fastest growing product segments, and the city surveillance and utilities/energy sectors as the vertical markets to watch. Big Data: Crowd Sourcing Video Surveillance and Social Media Analytics The prevalence of smart phones, with cameras and internet connectivity – combined with social media apps such as Vine or Instagram – has led to the first “crowd sourced” data collection for an investigation in 2013, following the Boston Marathon bombings. Now that the trend has begun, IHS predicts it is likely that police forces will increasingly request, […]

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CaughtOnCamera: Seattle Gunman Tackled By Metro Bus Passengers

Posted by dtaitano 5:43 pm Categories: CaughtOnCamera. Tags: , .
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A Seattle gunman was tackled to the ground by heroic bus passengers on November 25, 2013. The raw footage from the bus security cameras caught the entire incident on tape. The gunman, Seattle 19-year-old Trevonnte Brown, got onto the King County Metro bus in downtown. Once the bus began moving, he pulled out his gun and made his way towards the other passengers. Robbing two passengers of their cellphones, Brown continued to proceed to the front of the bus. Chris Briggs, one of the victims, told reporters, “He came up to me … stuck the gun at me and took my phone. He jabbed me a little harder and said, ‘Don’t make this any harder than it has to be.’” The surveillance footage reveals that an unknown hero jumped on the masked gunman and tackled him to the ground, without a shot being fired. At that point Briggs and several others joined in the pile up while other passengers ran for safety. Brown was held by the heroic passengers until authorities could arrive. “People were kind of committed at that point,” Briggs said. “It was just kinda one of those things that no one gave any thought to once things started happening.” Brown was arrested and charged with three counts of robbery and one count of attempted robbery, according to ABC new affiliate KOMO . He pleaded guilty to all counts, reports KOMO. The masked Seattle gunman is being held on $350,000 bail. The next hearing in his case […]

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