
Sentry 360 Security announced Tuesday at ISC East a launch of a new camera with a combination of technology, size and resolution. FullSight IP is a compact, five megapixel, immersive 360-degree camera with on-board video analytics
Mobotix also is showing a new camera at ISC East -- its IP/ISDN network camera especially used for video surveillance and Webcam solution for IP networks.
Ralph C. Jensen, editor of Security Products magazine, interviews Bob Beachler, vice president of marketing for Stretch, about high-definition video surveillance and the integration of video analytics and encoding technology.
THE Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville, Va., is a state-of-the-art facility built in 2005 to serve as a catalyst for economic and community transformation in an area recently impacted by the loss of thousands of manufacturing jobs. By providing advanced learning programs, strategic research and technology transfer conferences, and outreach and technology programs in the region of south Virginia, IALR is helping the community's workforce to adapt to a changing economy.
EMERGING robust video analytics in a broad range of traditional physical security applications highlights the impact of technology in today's world.
SEEDS of insanity have cropped up in society and are becoming a growing challenge for school security. The recent rash of school shootings, including the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech, signal an ominous trend.
ANALYTICS can detect suspicious movement from people walking along a street, detect terrorists walking around a hillside a mile away or pick an offender out from a sea of faces. These are just some of the misconceptions about current analytics. Was there ever a product so over-promised and under-delivered? The reality is analytics technology is still in its infancy.
CRIME never stands still. And in a big city like Chicago, with its fair share of criminals, police are always trying to stay a step ahead of the bad guys.
Finally a better way to protect outdoor cameras! Dotworkz introduces D2 Outdoor camera enclosure for PTZ cameras. The D2 has internal space for camera, wireless, power supplies, fiber, video servers, UPS, even small DVR’s. The internal mounting system fits 99% of all IP and analog PTZ cameras on the market. The vandal tough thermoplastic alloy shell is water tight and will not rust or degrade in harsh climates. When combined with the patent pending Cooldome™ option the D2 actively reduces internal temps by 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Options available cooled, heated, or standard. The D2 has been deployed for Cities, Schools and Military applications worldwide. More info is available at www.dotworkz.com
• ViZionCAM-Rx from American Sentry Guard is now available with 10x optical zoom and 8x digital zoom, along with all the signature "Rx" features.
• Additional features include 540 TV-line resolution, super digital noise reductions, mechanical IR cut filter, outdoor bullet or vandal-proof housing, RS-485 control, an OSD menu, dual voltage and a three-year warranty. Like other cameras in the Rx family, it also has see-in-the-dark capability.
• CNB Technology’s S2465NXW is a high-speed, color dome featuring 312x zoom (26x optical/12x digital).
• The PTZ camera uses a ¼-inch Sony ExView CCD and has 128 preset positions with a pan/tilt speed of 360 degrees per second. Other features include auto flip, auto/manual focus designed for sharpness and a privacy masking function.
The number of choices, vendors, and types of solutions is exploding. Large numbers of alternatives are normally an advantage to the buyer, but it can add much confusion when trying to make the right choice.
Business is all about managing risk, and risk management comes down to making solid business decisions to avoid and mitigate potential threats, including natural disasters.