Gas leak detection, with a camera!

Opgal Optronic Industries, a global provider of thermal and long-range near-IR imaging solutions, released a new long-range model of its EyeCGas IR gas-imaging camera, using a 75mm lens. Utilizing its proprietary optical design, the EyeCGas IR camera enables remote inspection of potentially leaking areas by detecting and visualizing even the smallest gas leaks from hundreds of meters away. EyeCGas is the only gas-imaging camera certified for use in Class I Div 2 hazardous locations, meeting ATEX II 3G Ex nL IIC T6... more

Tailor mobile onboard monitoring to different fleet types

The No. 1 priority for all mobile, onboard monitoring systems is to ensure driver and passenger safety, followed by car performance and fuel/fleet efficiency. Such complex, real-time calculations and precision requirements call for industrial PCs, with powerful CPUs operating on open-platform Linux. Day/night cameras that are capable of recording with clarity, regardless of surrounding weather or lighting conditions, are also a must. Video input ranges from one to 16 channels, and can be compressed and transmitted by said PC to a central server via GPRS, 3-G, WiFi, WiMax or CDMA. Due to often limited bandwidth availability, footage can only be transferred in real time at 30 fps in CIF or D1 resolution; or in HD at 10 to 25 fps... more

When solid state meets mobile applications

Safety Vision, a solutions provider of mobile video and multimedia fleet automation for more than 20 years, recently introduced a mobile-rated NVR that supports up to 12 IP HD cameras with H.264 compression. The mobile security system utilizes a patent-pending technology that combines 1-TB, 2.5-inch hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs) for enhanced redundancy... more

When solid state meets mobile applications

Safety Vision, a solutions provider of mobile video and multimedia fleet automation for more than 20 years, recently introduced a mobile-rated NVR that supports up to 12 IP HD cameras with H.264 compression. The mobile security system utilizes a patent-pending technology that combines 1-TB, 2.5-inch hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs) for enhanced redundancy... more

Transmitting high-def video on low-bandwidth networks

As IP cameras increase in resolution and customers demand more clarity, network bandwidth becomes a critical issue. IndigoVision and Vemotion Interactive discuss how careful bandwidth management is needed to get the best out of your IP video network.
High definition cameras now produce more data than a Wide Area Network (WAN) can reasonably handle. While your in-house Local Area Network (LAN) may be able to handle large amounts of data, it's important to be aware of the limitations when you want to send camera streams to other buildings or companies – the bandwidth available will be lower and you need to be clever about what you send. With the growth in sales of ever-better HD cameras, there's a need for even better bandwidth management to make the best use of resources on any multi-site system...more

Gas leak detection, with a camera!

Opgal Optronic Industries, a global provider of thermal and long-range near-IR imaging solutions, released a new long-range model of its EyeCGas IR gas-imaging camera, using a 75mm lens. Utilizing its proprietary optical design, the EyeCGas IR camera enables remote inspection of potentially leaking areas by detecting and visualizing even the smallest gas leaks from hundreds of meters away. EyeCGas... Full story

Anixter unveils IP video migration program

Anixter recently unveiled its new ipAssured: defining network video migration (DNVM) program that will provide a road map for security end users and integrators looking to migrate their video surveillance networks to a real-time, scalable, IP-based solution. The new program establishes an open system, standards-based network video architecture to address current and future video surveillance applications. This provides customers a framework to make informed decisions and specify the subsystems of an interoperable video surveillance solution.
Anixter anticipates that this program can reduce a customer's total cost of ownership (TCO) and create greater usability ...more

New kid on the VMS block

3VR, the video intelligence company, announced that it is opening up its Video Intelligence Platform for integration with select hardware partners for the first time. This is a first for 3VR's Video Intelligence Platform as its Video Management Software (VMS) has only been available for use with its own Network Video Recorders (NVRs) and Hybrid NVRs in the past.
Intransa, the physical security infrastructure and services company, marks the first implementation of 3VR's Video Intelligence Platform with a third-party hardware provider. Intransa customers now can augment their existing hardware infrastructure with 3VR's VMS suite of forensic search and ...more

11 things about ‘smart' cams

More and more we see the idea of “smart cameras” being introduced in the physical security marketplace. Why is that? Actually, it's for a couple of good reasons. Smart cameras excel at addressing highly constrained, single-purpose detection needs. A key factor instrumental in the proliferation of smart cameras is that they address tasks that are generalized across physical sites, such as counting,... Full story

Michigan State Univ pilots tattoo recognition research with Morpho

Morpho (Safran group) announced the launch of a new project with Michigan State University (MSU) to advance research on biometric tattoo recognition technology. The project seeks to further enhance the capabilities of the tattoo matching software licensed to Morpho in 2009 by the university's Pattern Recognition and Image Processing (PRIP) Laboratory. ... Full story

New kid on the VMS block

3VR, the video intelligence company, announced that it is opening up its Video Intelligence Platform for integration with select hardware partners for the first time. This is a first for 3VR's Video Intelligence Platform as its Video Management Software (VMS) has only been available for use with its own Network Video Recorders (NVRs) and Hybrid NVRs in the past.
Intransa, the physical security infrastructure and services company, marks the first implementation of 3VR's Video Intelligence Platform with a third-party hardware provider. Intransa customers now can augment their existing hardware infrastructure with...more

Michigan State Univ pilots tattoo recognition research with Morpho

Morpho (Safran group) announced the launch of a new project with Michigan State University (MSU) to advance research on biometric tattoo recognition technology. The project seeks to further enhance the capabilities of the tattoo matching software licensed to Morpho in 2009 by the university's Pattern Recognition and Image Processing (PRIP) Laboratory.
Merging the cutting-edge software acquired from Professor Anil K. Jain's laboratory at MSU with Morpho core knowledge and enhancements, Morpho was able to produce...more

Anixter unveils IP video migration program

Anixter recently unveiled its new ipAssured: defining network video migration (DNVM) program that will provide a road map for security end users and integrators looking to migrate their video surveillance networks to a real-time, scalable, IP-based solution. The new program establishes an open system, standards-based network video architecture to address current and future video surveillance applications. This provides customers a framework to make informed decisions and specify the subsystems of an interoperable video surveillance solution.
Anixter anticipates that this program can reduce...more

3VR, new kid on the VMS block

3VR, the video intelligence company, announced that it is opening up its Video Intelligence Platform for integration with select hardware partners for the first time. This is a first for 3VR's Video Intelligence Platform as its Video Management Software (VMS) has only been available for use with its own Network Video Recorders (NVRs) and Hybrid NVRs in the past. ... Full story

Painting a 3-D Picture in Security

Hardware and Software Requirements
Regardless of the type of 3-D technology, there are inevitably certain hardware and software requirements. Ultimately, “when it comes to 3-D technology, the question comes down to processing power and the ability to visualize 3-D content in a timely manner. In the context of a security environment...more

Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Turns to Animetrics 3-D Facial Recognition for Surveillance Investigations

Animetrics, a developer of advanced 3D facial recognition and identity management solutions, announced its selection with partner DataWorks Plus by the Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) for an innovative facial biometric program with Pennsylvania police and sheriff departments. Animetrics' ForensicaGPS investigative face identity application is part of ...more

NFC Changing Identity Management

Identity is often thought about in terms of the card that carries it. Clearly, identity can now take the shape of a mobile phone, a USB thumb drive or some other medium. These and other virtualized credentials expand the concept of identity beyond traditional ID cards to include many different credential form factors. “This new way of thinking is driving fundamental changes in how we deliver and manage secured identities,” said Tam Hulusi, Senior VP of Strategic Innovation and Intellectual Property, HID Global...more

2012 — Year of HD-SDI?

Within two years, HD-SDI has established substantial awareness in the marketplace, as tangible products materialize from an earlier TV transmission concept. Market penetration, on the other hand, has been less than stellar, due to component/ system, pricing and deliverability issues. Is 2012 really the year of HD-SDI?...more

More Standardization Needed in HD-SDI

Standardization is a deciding factor for a product to be widely adopted. Although it may be harsh to ask a new ecosystem to immediately produce universally usable standards, it is nonetheless a problem HD-SDI must resolve...more

9 Access Control Pitfalls

1. Not Installing Surge Protection. We recommend surge protection on all data lines and reader cables, as well as for plug-in power supplies at each panel. Remember that surge protectors need a good path to Earth Ground to work properly. While nothing can prevent damage from a direct lightning hit, surge protectors will prevent damage from nearby lightning strikes, which can disable your system...more