3VR Welcomes Jeff Karnes As Its Senior Vice President Of Marketing

Posted by dtaitano 8:58 pm Categories: Corporate News, Surveillance. Tags: , .
3VR appoints Jeff Karnes as its Senior Vice President of Marketing

Published on 22 Jan, 2014 3VR appoints Jeff Karnes as its Senior Vice President of Marketing Karnes previously held executive and senior leadership roles at Yahoo!, WebEx, Virage, and Cinebase Software 3VR , the video intelligence company, recently announced that Jeff Karnes has been named Senior Vice President of Marketing and will spearhead the company’s retail analytics initiative. "Jeff joins 3VR at an important time," said Al Shipp, CEO of 3VR. "His impressive background in video technology and ability to work across a range of industries will be tremendously valuable as 3VR pursues new opportunities in the retail and security segments." 3VR is now leveraging the same video-mining technology that has delivered proven ROI for retail loss prevention to improve marketing, merchandising and store operations. Brick-and-mortar retailers can glean real-time, actionable insights from the Big Data from in-store video to create a personalised, omni-channel experience, increasing conversions and spend rate. In addition to the retail initiative, Karnes will drive 3VR’s marketing efforts in the video surveillance industry. Most recently, he was CEO at Pixel Forensics , a company that provides solutions to rapidly triage and analyse video, images and audio for forensic and investigative applications for U.S. Government clients. "3VR is at the forefront of delivering solutions that allow companies to search and gain insights from the growing amount of video," said Karnes. "Joining 3VR at this moment in the evolution of video and Big Data is an incredible opportunity and I’m thrilled to be part of the company." […]

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Bank Aljazira Deploys VidSys PSIM To Centralize Security Operations

Posted by dtaitano 2:08 pm Categories: PSIM. Tags: , , , , .
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By Kirsty McMahon on January 20, 2014 vidsys-logo Bank Aljazira (BAJ), a leading Shari’ah compliant financial institution in Saudi Arabia, has deployed VidSys Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, in order to reduce risk and enforce standards across its security operations. With the financial industry institutions facing increasingly sophisticated threats directed at bank assets and brand integrity, BAJ’s security team sought to reduce risk and ensure compliance with recently strengthened Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) security regulations.  BAJ selected the VidSys PSIM to help implement rigorous corporate standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all its facilities, including ATMs, cash centres, branches and corporate buildings.  With a multitude of systems, sensors and devices all generating alerts and alarms, BAJ needed to create a streamlined and centralised view of operations.  Leveraging the PSIM platform, the BAJ security team can now efficiently detect, analyse and respond to any incident across its geographically dispersed locations, while simultaneously adhering to its SOPs and complying with new SAMA regulations and standards. SecuTronic, a leading Middle East systems integrator, deployed the VidSys PSIM software platform, leveraging this technology to enable integration of multiple proprietary systems, including GE and Nedap access control technology, fire systems from Bosch and Simplex, video from Dedicated Micros and American Dynamics and a large network of ATMs.  The VidSys multi-vendor video management application tightly integrates BAJ’s surveillance capability with alarms to provide real-time verification.  By combining all of the systems into one user interface, the VidSys solution facilitates greater situation awareness and resolution […]

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KeyLemon, SoftKinetic Launch New Facial Recognition System

Posted by dtaitano 1:55 pm Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: , , , .
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keylemon logo January 21, 2014 –  KeyLemon  has launched a new wide-spectrum facial recognition system developed with SoftKinetic . According to the company, by analyzing incoming data using both visible light and infrared cameras in parallel, this innovative technology accurately identifies faces in most lighting conditions and is highly resistant to ID spoofing attacks using photos and videos. The key to the system’s tolerance of diverse lighting conditions comes from its use of both visible light and infrared imaging. 20 points of comparison are made for face matching. The system is also able to detect the difference between a live face, versus an image or video, as its ual-camera imaging system evaluates inputs for infrared heat signatures. “This technology gives users high security without headaches,” Gilles Florey, KeyLemon co-founder and CEO said. “Since our dual-camera face ID system operates continuously, in the background and without any interaction required, users forget it’s even there, protecting their data 24/7. And that’s always been a top priority for us. In our view, technology that gets out of your way is the best technology of all.” “Secure, fast and reliable face identification is an excellent use of 3D technology and our DepthSense camera,” Eric Krzeslo, chief marketing officer at SoftKinetic said. “By combining 3D and infrared (IR) data with face recognition technology, individuals and enterprises who require the highest level of security now have an excellent solution.” “The uses for this technology are nearly limitless, from consumer devices to enterprise, automotive, medical, online banking, […]

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Grandstream Introduces Four New Infrared IP-Cameras

Posted by dtaitano 1:49 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: , , .
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Tuesday 21 January 2014 | 17:45 CET | News Manufacturer of IP voice and video telephony, Grandstream Networks has announced four new Outdoor Infrared Weatherproof IP Cameras for the SMB, enterprise and consumer markets. The four new IP cameras, GXV3672_HD_36, GXV3672_FHD_36, GXV3674_FHD_VF and GXV3610_FHD expand the model selection within Grandstream’s outdoor IP cameras and offers a variety of form factors, video resolution and lens options to enable the creation of a customised surveillance service.  The GXV3672_HD_36 and GXV3672_FHD_36 IP cameras are two new model options within the existing day and night bullet-style GXV3672 IP camera series that offers users the choice of a 3.6mm lens versus the existing 8mm lens. The 3.6mm lens model offers enhanced coverage for wider-angle monitoring, while the existing 8mm version is ideal for monitoring medium distances at a 30-degree angle. All four GXV3672 IP camera models feature 1.2 and 3.1 megapixel CMOS sensors, multi-bit-rate H.264 at 720p or 1080p resolutions, IP66 weatherproof casing, ONVIP compliance and (Infrared) IP-Cut capability for advanced nighttime and low-light video surveillance recording. In addition to high-resolution black/white images produced at night, the IP cameras deliver vibrant HD colour images during the day, even during dim light conditions.  The new GXV3674_FHD_VF IP camera with vari-focal lens adds a full HD model to the GXV3674_VF series for 1080p video recording. The GXV3674_VF series are Grandstream’s first vari-focal IP cameras, allowing them to be manually adjusted from 2.8mm (close angle monitoring at 115 degree angle) to 12mm (long distance at a 30 […]

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CaughtOnCamera: Wild Arrest In Detroit

Posted by dtaitano 1:38 pm Categories: CaughtOnCamera. Tags: , .
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Detroit Police Department wild arrest caught on camera A wild arrest was caught on tape and only 7 Action News has obtained the video.  There’s no disputing the traffic stop in Detroit turned ugly fast with fists flying between a cop and the woman he pulled over. The woman and her family say the officer was way out of line and the police say he was doing his job. This all happened in the parking lot of a party store on 7 Mile Road – where security cameras watch everything. It all began Sunday afternoon with the officer ticketing the woman for no seatbelt, no registration, no license and expired plates. But as the stop appeared to be wrapping up, words are exchanged – and everything went sideways. When the officer tried to place the woman under arrest, she wouldn’t cooperate and he took her down. It’s what happens next that the woman, her family and witnesses say is way out of line. The officer pulled out his handcuffs, and, in the struggle, appears to hit her. The store owner, who doesn’t want his face shown, says that’s when he stepped in. He says "he punched her twice on the face. I told the officer stop hitting her twice and that’s when he stopped." The woman ended up in the back of the patrol car moments later where her aunt captured her on cell phone video of her saying "he’s over there laughing and he’s just hit me over […]

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Global Video Surveillance Systems Market: $36.3 Billion Industry Forecast By 2018

Posted by dtaitano 1:24 pm Categories: Market Research. Tags: , .
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( live-PR.com ) – The global video surveillance systems market is forecast to grow to a value of around $36.28 billion by the end of 2018. The video surveillance market has undergone a drastic change over a past decade. Improvements in hardware technology combined with efficient monitoring analytics and software technology is reducing the cost of implementing video surveillance systems. The increased need to   monitor crime and the continued threat from potential terrorist activity is placing a greater emphasis on the need for continuous monitoring of public spaces. A surveillance camera is becoming an effective tool for the government agencies for discouraging crime. The shift from analogue to IP cameras, offers high resolution solutions along with better image quality representing a major driver in the global surveillance market. The video surveillance market is forecast to witness strong growth driven by the uptake of IP video surveillance during the period 2013 to 2018. Analogue video surveillance systems represent a lower cost alternative with China and the Philippines being the target markets for analogue video surveillance systems uptake. IP video surveillance systems are predominantly associated with the requirement for larger bandwidth networking and data storage solutions. The migration from analog to IP video surveillance systems has more than doubled the requirements for storage capacity. The increased necessity for better picture quality will ultimately lead for the efficient and effective management of data. The architecture of video surveillance systems and networks represents an important aspect of any solution and it is […]

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Barracuda Networks Founder & Former CEO Dean Drako Launches Eagle Eye

Posted by dtaitano 1:06 pm Categories: Cloud, New Products, Surveillance, VMS Software. Tags: , .
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Check out our  press release hub , powered by Business Wire. It’s a one stop shop for industry announcements to help you stay on top of the latest technology and investment trends. Get the scoop  here . Company Provides On-Demand Security & Operations Video Management AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–January 21, 2014– Eagle Eye Networks, Inc. formally introduced itself today as a provider of an on-demand security and operations video management system. In other news today, Eagle Eye also announced that its flagship product, the Eagle Eye Security Camera Video Management System (VMS), was released to the channel after 18 months of development and successful deployment with a large variety of customers. Eagle Eye Networks is delivering the benefits of the cloud to the video surveillance customer, such as on-demand deployment, centralized management, high reliability, and lower TCO. At the same time it eliminates historical obstacles to broad cloud deployment, such as security/privacy vulnerabilities and high bandwidth consumption. The VMS is compatible with most IP and analog cameras allowing maximum flexibility for customers and resellers. A 2013 survey of 283 IT security decision makers showed that 49% are involved in supporting or selecting video security/surveillance products. This illustrates the high overhead for installing, configuring, and maintaining the hardware and software needed for video surveillance systems. “I started Eagle Eye Networks to bring the compelling advantages of secure, on-demand, cloud based, video management and recording to customers,” said Dean Drako, President and CEO of Eagle Eye Networks. “Further I wanted to deliver an easy-to-use full […]

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MicroPower Technologies Integrates With Infinova VMS

Posted by dtaitano 6:44 am Categories: IP Cameras, VMS Software. Tags: , .
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Infinova , a provider of CCTV surveillance solutions announced that its V2217 Series Intelligent Video Management Software has integrated with Helios Surveillance System from MicroPower Technologies, an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment. The close integration of these industry-leading technologies provides customers of both companies more open system and feature rich options. Infinova customers can extend their outdoor surveillance coverage by deploying Helios surveillance cameras, which do not require cabling for power or data transmission. The Infinova VMS, an intelligent video management software that enables management and control of live and recorded video in analog and digital surveillance environments, provides a high level of integration with Helios, including support for live viewing, recording and discovery through an intuitive user interface. The VMS is loaded with features, such as support for 48 different languages and Video Analytics, which gives its customers an add-on benefit from the integration. “This integration is ideal for our partners and end customers who benefit from open, flexible systems,” said Milind M. Borkar, Infinova. “The MicroPower Helios surveillance solution delivers an ultra low-power approach to reduce upfront and long-term costs, and allows our customers to extend surveillance coverage to locations where power and network infrastructure is not readily available.” End users can play live and recorded video, and seamlessly control Helios cameras using the Infinova VMS. Infinova’s open architecture video surveillance and recording solution makes management of video surveillance installations more effective, user friendly and flexible. Together, MicroPower and Infinova enable the […]

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VIVOTEK Integrated Panoramic PTZ Technology With AxxonSoft VMS

Posted by dtaitano 9:00 pm Categories: IP Cameras, VMS Software. Tags: , , , , .

VIVOTEK announced the successful integration of its innovative, a Panoramic PTZ solution with AxxonSoft ‘s next-generation open-platform video management software (VMS), Axxon Intellect Enterprise and Axxon Next. The seamless cooperation signifies increased collaboration between VIVOTEK and AxxonSoft in developing cutting-edge technologies for the IP surveillance market. VIVOTEK was one the first in the industry to launch the unique and innovative Panoramic PTZ feature in 2012, incorporating VIVOTEK’s latest 5-Megapixel fisheye fixed dome network cameras SF8172/72V and a 2-Megapixel full HD speed dome network camera SD8363E . The solution provides a 180° panoramic view or 360-degree surround view without blind spots, allowing users to simultaneously monitor an overview of an area from a fisheye camera and a detailed regional view from a speed dome. The synergy of the 2 makes Panoramic PTZ especially suitable for department stores, station lobbies, airports, casino, parking lots, or any wide open areas where comprehensive monitoring and extreme video details are needed. The design and the originality of Panoramic PTZ have upended the traditional concept of security cameras, receiving accolades such as the German-based GIT 2013 Security Award, the Taiwan Excellence Awards and “The Best Innovation Product Award” from the MIPS show in Russia. Since its establishment, VIVOTEK has collaborated with international and regional video management software programmers closely to seamlessly integrate camera functionalities onto different platforms. In response to the increasing market demand for Panoramic PTZ, VIVOTEK turned to AxxonSoft to implement a highly cost-effective solution that meets users’ diversified needs. Murat Altuev, President […]

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Sentry360 Launches Open-Platform NVR Edge Devices For Plug-And-Play IP Video Surveillance

Posted by dtaitano 8:31 pm Categories: NVRs / DVRs. Tags: , , , , .
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Lakeport Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man they say is responsible for a string of downtown burglaries committed last week. Jeffery William Stokes, 25, is sought in connection with break-ins at several Lakeport businesses. A second suspect, Kimberly Jo Harvey, 46, already is in custody. “It’s definitely a substantial case,” Lt. Jason Ferguson said Friday. Multiple items were stolen from each place, he said, declining to estimate the value of the items stolen. Harvey was arrested Jan. 9 on suspicion of burglary and possessing stolen property and burglary tools after police found her at a motel room that the hotel manager connected with a man matching Stokes’ description, police said. That man had been stealing coins from the motel’s laundry room, the manager told police. Video surveillance showed a man registering for a room under the name Stokes. The man’s appearance matched that of a man seen on video, along with a woman, on burglarizing a local dry cleaning business two days earlier, police said. An officer went to the room registered to Stokes. He was not there but police said the officer got verbal permission from a woman there, later identified as Harvey, to enter the motel room. The officer saw multiple items he believed to be stolen, including jewelry and blank checks. There also were bolt cutters and other devices considered to be burglary tools, police said. The Lake County District Attorney on Monday filed a complaint accusing Stokes, believed to be […]

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Bosch Appoints New Regional Sales Manager

Posted by dtaitano 11:16 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: , .
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I’m just kinda letting some stuff out. My classes start next week, PTSD and homelessness be damned. If you’re dealing with college, dealing with PTSD, it’s fucking hard. It’s also easy to give up. You look into the future, and there’s nothing there because you just failed all of your classes and got booted out of school. That shit about being a Veteran and being automatically able to handle a simple thing like college– you’ve been through a war, you can handle this– that doesn’t work when PTSD gets involved. You struggle, you fail, and suddenly you’re not coming back next semester. Shit. Now what? No one tells you what to do, just that you can apply for readmission next year. Then the last of the financial aid gets spent, and you’re really screwed. Your landlord makes your life hell trying you evict you at the same time as you’re waking up at 0430 to the sound of machinery moving around, backup beepers that would wake the dead, sand and dust in the air that make outside look and sound and smell a lot like the Desert. You’re in therapy at the VA hospital. You’re in crisis mode. Life sucks. You scrape up enough money to get most of the rent paid, but you can’t find a place to live because you won’t get a good reference from the landlord that runs the place you’re living in. The VA is trying to help but you’re still going to end […]

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Panasonic Highlights Retail Technology Solutions To Enhance Operations, Reduce Shrinkage And Improve The Customer Experience

Posted by dtaitano 8:04 pm Categories: Retail. Tags: , , .

Nuheat SIGNATURE Gear Diary Nuheat Launches North America’s 1st WiFi Floor Heating Thermostat photo When we bought our house, one thing the builder was proud of was radiant heating installed throughout. One downside it is slow to respond – so when the temperature here went from +50 to -30 back to +40 within 5 days our house seemed to always be too hot or too cold. The upside? The floors were never cold! Now Nuheat, a maker of electric radiant heating systems, is introducing Nuheat SIGNATURE – the first WiFi controlled floor heater thermostat. The Nuheat SIGNATURE will give homeowners full access to all thermostat settings with wireless remote access through a smartphone app (iOS or Android) or a web browser. Changing the temperature or schedule, or viewing energy usage will all be at the homeowners’ fingertips. The Nuheat SIGNATURE is like no other in our industry,” said Wally Lo, Nuheat’s Product Manager. “It has been designed and developed exclusively for Nuheat by OJ Electronics and after over a year of development, we are extremely excited to bring it to market. Extensive market research from homeowners and contractors alike confirmed the market is expecting connectivity for remote access. A myriad of household products ranging from locks to lights to heating systems offer the ease of on-the-go control. Our new thermostat allows the user to activate the floor heat for vacation properties or, to simply turn up the heat for a cozy return home.” Here are some of the features: […]

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Activists Now Want Houston PD To Install More Dashcams

Posted by dtaitano 9:16 pm Categories: Mobile / In-Vehicle. Tags: , , .
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HOUSTON – Some activist wants more Houston Police Department vehicles to have dashcams. Right now, according to a Houston Chronicle report, only five percent of HPD cars have dashcams. The Dallas Police Department has dashcams in 55 percent of its fleet. Some activists believe more cameras could keep more people safe. That’s why community leaders took to Houston City Hall Tuesday afternoon. But Ray Hunt with the Houston Police Officers Union says the lack of dashcams doesn’t hinder officers from doing their jobs. “Last night there was a shooting that was nowhere near the car, a dashcam would have done nothing at all to capture any information there,” he said. He went on to say that in most questionable cases, video is available from other sources. In the case of Chad Holley, the robbery suspect who was beaten by HPD officers, the video was not from a dashcam, but from nearby security cameras. Recently, the department announced that 100 officers were equipped with body cameras and more could come.   Print Woman fights off attacker in NW Harris County park Katy HS student accused of possessing a weapon at school appears in court Burglars use power grinder to try and break into bank’s drive-through ATM Houston police investigate fatal shooting of man in west Houston Student charged after ‘zip gun’ found at Seven Lakes High School Several arrested during raid of north Houston game room FBI releases photos of suspect in First Convenience Bank robbery Man shot once during […]

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Brickcom IP Looks After Iranian Hospital In Dubai

Posted by dtaitano 8:19 pm Categories: IP Cameras. Tags: , , , .
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15-01-2014 The new Iranian Hospital in Dubai has deployed an IP network video surveillance system with 42 Brickcom FB-300Np IP cameras and 30 Brickcom OB-300Np IP cameras. In order to provide better health services for patients of around 150 different nationalities, the new Iranian Hospital – Dubai, a state-of-the-art and full-service hospital, was opened in 2013 on the Al Wasl Street.  As part of the commitment to providing best in class service, the hospital management at the Iranian hospital wanted a video surveillance system that could help them to monitor not only their patients, visitors and employees, but also the facilities and equipment in the hospital campus, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.   The Brickom fixed box IP cameras and the Brickom outdoor bullet IP cameras used for the project are all equipped with the Sony Exmor 3-megapixel image sensor, which is one of the key factors in being able to deliver crystal-clear full-HD 1080p video both during the day and at night. With Brickcom’s WDR enhancement technology, these cameras have been engineered to handle the glare, high contrast, strong backlight, and light reflection in the scene and still provide a high-quality image. The OB-300Np outdoor bullet IP camera comes with IP67 weather-proof capabilities and has a wide operating temperature range of up to 60°C, which is excellent for outdoor use in Dubai where the temperature levels are often very high. Furthermore, the OB-300Np features Smartfocus which allows the user to adjust the zoom and focus over a remote network connection, which makes the camera installation quick and easy […]

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Face Detection And Recognition By Airlive IVS

Posted by dtaitano 8:01 pm Categories: Biometric RFID, IP Cameras. Tags: , , .
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15-01-2014 Airlive, one of the most advanced international IP Surveillance Networking products and solutions provider, has just introduced its latest new cameras with an IVS face detection and recognition functionality – the MD-3025-IVS and the BU-3026-IVS, and announced its participation at Intersec Dubai 2014. Intelligent video surveillance (IVS) face detection and recognition is designed to provide advanced, accurate video analytics that can be used to search, track, classify, and identify faces of people within the monitored area. This IVS function automatically detects and captures a person’s face and compares it to an image recorded in a specific database. It can alert the operator when a face is detected in the frame of the image. This new function provides an additional security shield at the entrance to a buiding to prevent unauthorised entry, to protect residents, and also allows for the creation of a database of, employees and other people for example. A camera with this IVS function, if located at the entrance to a building, can maintain a record of all those who pass through the area and save their faces into a database. If a face is detected that is not stored to the database – then the appropriate information will be displayed. These IVS-featured IP cameras provide many benefits in application.  For example, a traditional access control system allows for the entry of an unauthorised person with an authorised card, whilst on the other hand an IVS authentication system compares the card holder and his face with the image already stored in the database.  For example, a passenger crossing through border control could have his face from the live video compared with […]

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IQinVision Announces Next Generation Alliance-mx Dome Cameras

Posted by dtaitano 7:42 pm Categories: IP Cameras. Tags: , , , .
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Webcam 7 PRO 1.2.5.0 Build 39560 | |14.5 MB webcam 7 PRO a great tool for working with Web cameras that will provide any user with quick access to your camera to the computer without installing special server software . All the necessary software is integrated directly into the Webcam 7 Pro, you only need to set a few parameters such as the path to a local directory and server port . In addition to video picture derived from webcams , you can use the video that is transmitted across the network. Features: Supports up to 10 video / webcam Blocking of ip address / password patronage Definition picture quality Add effects , even in direct communication Supports all USB / PCI- devices and the majority of based IP- sources Local and remote pan, tilt and zoom to – control compatible devices (USB / IP- camera) Advanced overlay editor supporting text / images , and alpha -blending effects Integrated chat Multiple viewing options (Java / javascript / Flash- client) HTTP- broadcasting Streaming Windows Media and profile processing WM9 ( including IP-cameras ) Send via FTP / FTPS Send via HTTP / HTTPS Capturing and recording function (including IP-kamery/ASF-potoki ) Built-in Scheduler Display of connected users As the source / repeater ASF- streams (Windows Media) Password / User Account Control Changing the logo / off Configuring the name and type of the page Motion detection + alarm Acoustic Sensor DVR ( permanent registration , avtostiranie after X hours) Detailed logs […]

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2013: Video Analytics In Homeland Security Market Surpassed $8.3 Billion

Posted by dtaitano 10:26 pm Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: , , , .
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(Before It’s News) 6660576_m feature Video Analytics in Homeland Security & Public Safety Global Markets Surpassed $8.3B in 2013 According to the Intelligent Video Surveillance, ISR & Video Analytics: Technologies & Global Market – 2013-2020 report, the rapid market growth is driven by the following dynamics: Increased use of video surveillance Migration from analog to digital and IP-based cameras Migration from labor intensive video surveillance to computer automated (and semi-automated) video surveillance Technology maturity: Video analytics algorithms, processors, applications and products underwent a decade of technological evolution to intelligent video processing, based on advancements in image processing, enabling automatic detection and identification of signatures. Cost reduction of video analytic systems: driven by the falling prices of image processing DSPs and communication systems. Improved cost-performance of new edge-based video analytics DSP technologies (e.g., Intel & Texas Instruments DSPs) iHLS – Israel Homeland Security video2014_980x200 Human operators entail high cost & high rate of overlooked events: Real time analysis of video images and recorded footage is a need that can hardly be answered effectively by human operators due to manpower costs. Furthermore, human operators fatigue and boredom cause a high rate of overlooked events. IVS, ISR and VA process trillions of video surveillance-hours annually: By 2012, over 200 million video surveillance cameras (including ISR cameras) deployed worldwide captured 1.6 trillion video-hours. Growing at a CAGR of 9-11%, captured video surveillance is forecasted to reach approximately 3.3 trillion video-hours in 2020. A hypothetical analysis assuming that 20% of the most critical video […]

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ImageWare Systems To Showcase GoMobile Interactive Multi-Modal Biometric Cloud Identity Management Services For Mobile Retail Payment

Posted by dtaitano 10:05 pm Categories: Biometric RFID, Biometrics. Tags: , , , .
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01/10/2014 | 08:30am US/Eastern Recommend: SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 10, 2014) – ImageWare Systems, Inc. ( OTCQB : IWSY ) (IWS), a leader in mobile and cloud-based, multi-modal biometric identity management solutions , will showcase its next-generation cloud identity management and authentication service, GoMobile Interactive™ (GMI), at Retails BIG Show, the National Retail Federation 103 rd Annual Convention & EXPO. The event will be held at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in New York City on January 13-14, 2014, and ImageWare will be in the Fujitsu booth 3319. "In 2012, the United States saw more than 12 million identity fraud victims at a dollar cost of $21 billion, with the average financial loss per identity theft totaling $4,930," said Jim Miller, chairman and CEO of ImageWare Systems. "Worldwide mobile payments are expected to become a $400 billion market by 2015 and retail businesses will be at the forefront to protect themselves and their consumers. We are pleased to demonstrate such an important service and technology at Retail’s BIG Show with the IT security industry’s most reliable form of identity theft protection for accessing their gateway accounts via desktop and mobile devices." GoMobile Interactive (GMI) is a cloud-based, multi-modal biometric mobile identity management solution that enables messaged based unparalleled identity verification for existing and new mobile banking, mobile wallet, and other mobile applications that require a next-generation method to automate and verify the identity of the customer. GMI ensures fraud protection now at risk though legacy services and verifies […]

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Top 5 Tape Takeaways for

Posted by dtaitano 9:34 pm Categories: Technologies. Tags: , , .
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Most IT professionals, at least those over thirty, were probably introduced to tape as part of the backup system. For years tape drives and libraries have been the primary repositories for backup data, most recently with the LTO (Linear Tape Open) format. In the past decade, however, disk-based backup has largely replaced the use of tape. But in some industries and use cases tape has been doing just fine, first as a long-term archive medium and then as a way to transport and share large file data. In 2014 tape is poised to re-emerge in more mainstream IT environments and non-backup use cases, thanks to the explosion of unstructured data and the proliferation of the cloud. For IT professionals, there are five takeaways from 2014 that help explain how tape has pulled off this comeback. # 1 – Tape is not dead While its role in backup has diminished, tape for archive is growing. For the last several years tape has been ‘living large’ in the Media and Entertainment (M&E) space – these are the broadcast companies that have enormous archives of digital content and the companies that make software and all the technology to create that content from raw video files. Even before the cloud companies M&E was dealing with petabyte scale data sets and tape was their go-to technology. Tape also provided a way to easily move large files around in an organization and to share files across platforms and between companies. With its ability to hold […]

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Dozens Of Cameras Add To Security In Government Building

Posted by dtaitano 9:20 pm Categories: Surveillance. Tags: , .
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Dozens of cameras add to security in government building Dozens of cameras add to security in government building Somebody’s eyes are watching you daily, with 70-plus cameras in the Butler County Government Services Building. Most expect to be watched when entering the court wing on the second floor and walking through the metal detector, but cameras are pointed at all public areas on all floors, according to county officials. Nestled in an undisclosed location is security personnel watching over banks of monitors. “It is to keep people safe,” said Chief Deputy Anthony Dwyer of the sheriff’s office. “We have a lot of foot traffic throughout the building from people in emotionally charged situations.” The original system, installed in the building in 1999, recently received an upgrade. Dwyer said the clarity of the camera’s images has improved as well as the positioning of cameras and monitors. Elected office holders can also opt to install a camera system in non-public areas. Auditor Roger Reynolds, Recorder Danny Crank, Coroner Dr. Lisa Mannix and Prosecutor Michael Gmoser and County Administrator Charles Young said no additional cameras are installed in their offices, but all said they have additional security measures. In the treasurer’s office where plenty of money is received, seven cameras are operational, according to Treasurer Nancy Nix. “It does come in handy,” Nix said, noting an innocent mistake between an employee and a taxpayer using cash to pay taxes was recently discovered by reviewing security camera tapes. “We could tell which taxpayer […]

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