Thursday 10 July 2014

Convenient Real-Time Recording to Avoid the Embarrassments of Accidents



Few things can be more awkward than to back into the kerb or graze somebody’s car because you really don’t have eyes at the back of your head. That can be easily overcome with HD license plate cameras as they will help you identify if you come too close to anyone or object while backing. The one by Chrome gives you 175 degrees wide angle viewing with options of 380 TVL horizontal resolution 520 TVL horizontal resolution. What is your requirement will help you decide the kind you need. Of course, it will also depend partly on how big or small your vehicle is. It also boasts of remarkably true color reproduction and excellent audio white balance. 

If you are working on behalf of any law enforcement agency you could choose the Bosch license plate cameras which are specially designed to capture consistent, high-quality images of vehicle license plates. They are functional regardless of whether it is day or night. Their range covers all applications, from basic vehicle access control to traffic monitoring even if the vehicle is travelling at 140 miles (225 km) per hour. The most challenging circumstances won't prevent them from capturing the necessary images. Their advanced ambient compensation combine high-intensity pulsed infrared illumination, an ultra-fast shutter and automatic mode switching to minimize overexposure from sunlight as well as glare from headlights or taillights for more accurate automatic license plate recognition.
 
These cameras simultaneously filter out visible light to ensure clear license plate images in complete darkness while also eliminating the negative effects of headlight glare with their night capture imaging system which delivers a burst of infrared illumination. The REG-X close-range plate camera precision is engineered to deliver irrefutable plate images at close range (4.5 to 7.8 meters), both during day and night making it perfect for barrier control and other close range applications. On the other hand, the Dinion capture 5000 delivers high contrast plate images across the complete spectrum of ambient lighting conditions from total darkness to direct glare from vehicle headlights.

The eagle eye extreme action sports HD cam is ideal for sports like bicycling, skiing, climbing and diving. It is waterproof in the sense that rainwater will not damage it. It supports up to 32GB SD card making recording a snap. Of these the new Sport-Cam extreme HD helmet camera is the latest action sport camera to hit the market. So, if you need to record any action sports, you definitely need to get hold of this kind of camera.

Sunday 6 July 2014

Always Be Sure To Choose a Trusted Brand



In these days when even children have mobile phones in their hands, you might wonder why anyone would want a walkie talkie set, let alone a long range walkie talkie. A long-range walkie-talkie uses wireless signals that communicate with another walkie-talkie device over a limited range. It is a FRS mini walkie-talkie with very low output power and becomes extremely important in patrols, drills, office issues. It is a fun thing to indulge in, during outdoor picnics or treks. They are highly reliable as some of them are known to work endlessly for two days at a stretch, because of the option of auto battery saving mode.

The push to talk function ensures that one does not have to fumble over the talk button and the scan, call and alert feature helps even more so. It spans over twenty-two channels, which vary base locations, and has a range of about five kilometers. The professional walkie-talkie is mostly used for group or team business for communicating important business information to team members. Its frequency is fixed by computer that the users can’t change it. It displays channels instead of the frequency which keeps communications very confidential. Some of the biggest names in walkie talkies are Cobra, Motorola and Midland.

Just as you need to communicate verbally, you also need to keep track of the location of important people and objects, including your children, family elders, pets and car. This makes it advisable to use passive and real time GPS equipment for tracking your loved ones, car and/or assets. GPS stands for global positioning system. For real time GPS tracking of cars experts advise using a GPS tracker is to try to get where exactly someone or something is at any specific time by making use of the services satellites can offer. The GPS Tracker Deluxe uses worldwide two way calling to provide reliable satellite information even at a weak signal status.

This personal remote position device can transmit the longitude and latitude coordinate to an authorized cell phone. It has a wide range of useful SMS functions to help you easily keep track at regular intervals since it continuously returns its location by SMS. When the tracker’s movement speed is higher than the pre-set value, it will send an SMS to the phone number for SOS. You can even use it to authorize a phone number to make a silent call to the tracker. The tracker answers the call automatically and allows the caller to listen to what happens around the tracker without giving any indication that a call is in progress.

Versatile Security System That Can Be Used In Home, Office or Business Setting


When you set up a surveillance system, you have the expectation that you will be capturing images and sounds which will enable you to identify wrong-doers. A surveillance camera is usually quite some distance from the security management console which can lead to considerable distortion in image and audio due to issues of transmission. However, when you use HDMI cable for surveillance you are ensuring that you get even, crisp images. The inconvenience in using multiple cables for audio video has been done away with the introduction of HDMI cables.

The high-definition multimedia interface cable (HDMI) is one of the best audio/video interfaces used for the new generation audio video devices. Using HDMI cable means that a single cable passes HD audio/video of even quality. The fact that the HDMI extension cable supports even 1080p video signals makes it a preferred device for the leading electronics manufacturers. This single cable can bear the multi-channel uncompressed digital audio which maintains a spectacular clarity along with the home theater effect to the audience.

When buying HDMI cables, it is important to look at all of the specification and make sure that someone is not paying for more features than they need. Shoppers should also be aware that the generic brand is just as good as the name brand, which can be far more expensive. People who opt to buy HDMI cables should ensure that the HDMI trade mark is used. They should be purchased from only reliable and authorized vendors.  

If you are using a Sony Wi-Fi surveillance camera you know that it is ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments such as retail outlets, campuses and commercial buildings. Internet connected devices work well for monitoring and protecting an area where there is a wireless broadband connection available. IP video network cameras are now very cost-effective and can connect to broadband routers, either with an Ethernet cable or using Wi-Fi. Wireless camera systems are widely used as a valuable crime fighting technology.

Hidden cameras have been successfully used to capture evidence of theft, fraud and even bullying in the workplace. There are some advanced systems that contain built-in audio devices which allow operators to be able to communicate with people within the range of the cameras. These systems are advantageous for the public safety too as it keeps a close eye on the subway trains, amusement park rides and on motor vehicles. Discreetly placed cameras are more than deterrents. They serve to add to your mental peace.

Tuesday 3 June 2014

Ensure Safety Even In High Crime Rate Areas



Ensuring the security of people in areas which have high crime rates is always a dicey matter. In such places even patients in hospitals are at risk. Therefore, bulletproof doors are the call of the day in such places whether it is a home, a commercial outlet, a corporate office, a school or a hospital. Many facilities like banks, financial institutions, government buildings and court houses are normal places which require bulletproof doors. These doors are designed and custom built for each project and application. They are available in different sizes and types determined by the application, engineering and architectural requirements.

Understand Whether That Door Is Bullet Proof or Bullet Resistant 

Impact doors, swing doors and double acting doors should be bullet proof ones. Such doors are more effective when they are placed next to walls that are inherently bullet resistant. This can be cinderblock, brick or poured concrete. However, check to see what kinds of bullets is your door going to stop only light hand guns or will it also stop high caliber rifles? Compared to the shotgun’s blast, a handgun’s power is less. Hence, you need a thicker glass to stop blasts from high power firearms, such as a shotgun. Remember, the bulletproof door is going to be only as effective as the rest of the security system. 

The very people you are trying to protect will remain at risk if the door remains resistant but the glass of the windows of that particular room or its neighboring room shatter. The flying splinters can do incalculable harm to the people in it. It is not only the high profile VIPs who need protection from bullets. Sometimes it is only a bulletproof glass door which stands between life and death for ordinary people too. Few glass doors are genuinely bullet proof. Most of them will be bullet resistant since the bullets are going to splinter the glass at some time when there is determined firing going around.

Bank personnel and convenience store clerks are often the people most in need of a sheet of bulletproof glass. Putting a solid sheet of bulletproof glass between personnel and would-be robbers provides protection both for the employee and the employer. Instead of ruining the look of your commercial outlet, you can enhance the elegance by installing a bulletproof glass door. At any hint of danger it can simply be closed, providing security to your employees and customers. It is an excellent measure to enhance employee and customer confidence  the spin off benefits of which can be immeasurable.

Monday 2 June 2014

Get a Camera which Blends Into Any Kind of Architecture



A security camera which is not easily seen and which can blend into the decor of a room gives you the best of both worlds. It is discreet but does its job efficiently. This is why offices which deal with sensitive information love to use the pinhole security camera. As the name suggests it is a fully functional camera but fits into as tiny a space as a pinhole. You could place it anywhere in a room or office where you want to capture evidence. Pinhole cameras are mini cameras with small lens openings. The greatest advantage of any pinhole camera is that it can be fitted into any gizmo or decorative item. 

Hide Your Pinhole Camera Anywhere You Want

You can embed it in a pen, watch, tiepin, brooch, pendant, shades or even a lipstick. You can place pinhole cameras as part of the design of a hat allowing users to capture photographs and get footages of people or areas where the hat is facing. If someone is not wearing it and moving around a place, then you will get only a limited line of vision. However, a suspicious spouse hoping to capture his/her partner doing something in his/her absence can easily hang the hat on a peg so that it faces the area or bed where s/he expects him/her to be.

Keep Your Camera in a Tight Corner without Getting into One

The other option would be to get a high resolution snake camera. Snake Cameras are also mini cameras but with a flexible and controllable body. This allows it to be inserted into holes and tight places where ordinary cameras cannot be installed. One kind of fiber optic camera utilized in surveillance is the Mini-Snake. It is thin, flexible and features a 3.7mm pinhole lens and comes with a 1/4 inch color charge coupled device and a.01 illumination area. With it you can see around corners, under doors, inside drain pipes, and limited areas not normally seen by the human eye.

You can look through doors, keyholes or holes in the wall using a snake camera. The fiber-optic inspection scope is a kind of snake camera and is useful for looking under doors, locked rooms or drain pipes. This fiber optic camera enables you to see and record in total darkness making nighttime investigations a piece of cake. The eyepiece of the scope is a lens that is 2mm in diameter and is attached to flexible fiber optic bundle.

Cameras Which Are Perfect For the Most Demanding Surveillance Applications



If you are on the lookout for the kind of security camera which packs a lot of performance into a relatively small package, then go for a Samsung dome camera. It will pan, tilt and zoom into a specific area of interest to give you the kind of footage which makes it easy to nab the guilty. For example, the SNP-6201 is a compact PTZ dome camera which provides 20x images in full HD resolution. This ability to magnify an image 20 times ensures that you are able to identify persons approximately 180 meters away. So you are no longer restricted to a limited range of vision for identification. 

It also means that if you are using it watch the cash register, you will be able to check from the video footage whether there has been a genuine human error or somebody was trying to steal from you. Nowadays, automated software are used which simplify the entire process. It organizes the video footage so that it is easily accessible. However, if you need to maintain surveillance in minimal light or even in darkness, the model of choice would be Samsung’s SNP-6200RH. It boasts of infra red (IR) illumination which can illuminate objects at a distance of up to 100m by focusing the beam as the camera zooms, resulting in clear imaging in total darkness.

From low cost indoor models to high performance environmental versions, Samsung offer a wide selection of fixed dome models in their IP camera line. The other major player of the surveillance cameras is Sony. One of the top of the line models of the Sony surveillance camera is the SNC-HM662 which makes it possible for users to have five megapixel (MP), high-resolution video and a 360-degree view of an area with just the one camera. It provides better clarity and resolution towards the edge of the lens, whereas traditional lens technology performs better in the centre. 

So, whether you need it for indoor environments such as retail outlets, campuses and commercial buildings or outdoor ones like bus terminal or playground, you can keep a watchful eye at all times. The SNC-DF80N camera is designed to be used both indoors and outdoors and features a vandal- and weather-resistant body so they can be used at banks, retail, government, and other high security locations. Moreover, Sony offers a number of models which have a rugged housing making them appropriate for outdoor surveillance.

Sunday 1 June 2014

Bad Weather Should Not Halt Surveillance



There is no need to imagine that bad weather will stall anti-social or criminal activities. If anything it will probably increase as miscreants would think that nobody is going to be alert to what is happening outdoors. This is what makes it vital that you should think of investing in a weatherproof bullet camera for outdoor surveillance. This is especially so for public places like playgrounds, parks, car parking areas, the vestibule of large buildings — just about any place where there would be all kinds of people coming and going at all times of the day or night. Weather resistance is measured in either NEMA ratings or IP ratings.

What Does Weather Proof Mean?

NEMA ratings were developed by The National Electrical Manufacturers Association in the US, while IP was developed in Europe. However, IP ratings only consider protection against ingress of solid foreign objects and ingress of water; while some of the NEMA ratings also include protection against corrosion. It works in any weather conditions and even has a built-in heater for areas which experience extremely cold conditions and snowfall. It uses the latest technology including a high performance camera with a pan tilt zoom lens, rapid repositioning and the ability to automatically adjust for changes in light and object instances. 

Most of these cameras can operate as self-sufficient units, meaning that the systems have all the components necessary to view, capture and record video. There are cameras so advanced that they allow the images to be transmitted over the internet. Surveillance cameras are one way of sending a signal to employees and customers that they are under surveillance and not to do anything stupid. The bullet camera is smaller and less visible when in place, making it ideal for conditions where you don’t want to tip people off that an area is under surveillance
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A high resolution bullet camera is essentially a megapixel camera. Megapixel cameras offer wider coverage than an analog camera, but are more expensive. These are great for larger areas such as a parking lot. The larger the number of megapixels the wider the area the camera can cover, with the standard being 2 megapixels. There are models which allow you to uniquely program the position, focus and video settings of the camera, like iris control and shutter speed for each preset mode. You can even pre-set over 100 views in rapid positioning with 360 degrees continuous monitoring with a vertical orientation of 180 degrees. This kind of bullet camera is ideal for department stores, airports, banks, casinos and other high traffic areas.  

Sunday 4 May 2014

Get Unsurpassed Security and Ease of Use

When you have seen people opening door locks with hair pins in innumerable films and TV serials, your faith in the efficacy of any door lock gets shaken. After all you put a door lock in place because you want to prevent break-ins. This is where technology comes to the rescue and the automatic fingerprint door lock becomes your savior. Especially, if you are forgetful kind of person who is constantly forgetting to lock the door – or worse – leaving the keys inside while pulling the automatic door lock shut; then you simply can’t do without this kind of a lock.

Your Security Is In Your Own Hands

This lock works on the biometric principle. You simply press your finger on it and it uses automatic wakeup feature with infrared sensor to unlock. Unauthorized entry is also eliminated as it will respond to only your fingerprint. However, there are failsafe features in it too for situations when you might have injured your finger. The Adel fingerprint recognition door lock system boasts of two fail safe backups built into the fingerprint lock in case the batteries fail. You can use a traditional key or simply touch a 9V battery to the two terminals under the lock to provide interim power.

You can even access the lock with a combination keypad code. Its reversible handle fits any left or right handed door. Most important, there is no fear of losing the fingerprint if the batteries go dead, though it can store up to 99 fingerprints. However, keep in mind that the mechanical key can’t be used as a regular key. The authentication speed is <1 second. The other security device which is essential for all security professionals that are in charge of screening people when they enter an establishment is the audible alarm metal detector. Handheld metal detectors are normally used to detect metal on a person’s body.


They are reasonably inexpensive, especially when one considers that these are devices that can literally save lives, require no special training to use and are extremely effective in detecting even the tracest amounts of metal. Since they are also self-calibrating, they don’t have to get their sensitivity settings messed with on a constant basis. In many cases, these handheld models are used when the walk-through type has been set off such as in airports where people are taken from the security line after setting off the detector’s buzzer. This is done to ensure that no guns, knives, weapons, or other metal objects are smuggled onto the plane by hiding them under the clothes and simply walking through the detector. 

Friday 2 May 2014

Enable Real-Time Monitoring With Personal Alerts



All those reports we hear of people being attacked even in public places like elevators make us feel insecure. This is why everyone who is responsible for arranging the security system in an office, mall, railway stations, banks, factories, public parking lot, and entrance of public buildings, stairways and elevators knows they should install some kind of spy camera. For this the LG dome PTZ camera is one of the best options available in the market. Its unique color reproduction mechanism includes a mosaic-pixel enhance unit and 12 bit ADC, especially the XDI-V. 

Get Sharp, Clear Images

While it is engineered to remove false images and enhance edges to achieve 650 TV lines (color) / 700 TV lines (b/w) of resolution, it conforms to ONVIF specifications. You needn’t fear violating people’s privacy while monitoring the exterior and interior of any building as there are options for privacy masking and you can set privacy zones. They come with automatic tracking intelligence and motion sensors and offer 360 degree surveillance. Always look for a camera which has the resolution that you prefer. These cameras are even available in multi camera systems from different angles. High-tech security devices range from motion sensors to infrared-beam-triggered alarms. 

Get a View from All Sides

All dome cameras are PTZ systems, which stand for pan, tilt, and zoom. That means dome cameras can move, or pan, left and right, or tilt, which means, left and right movement, rendering full 360-degree movement. The camera can also zoom in on or out of selected areas. The zoom is done electronically, a refined technology similar to that of camera phones. The absence of mechanical parts makes the entire package compact. This is the principle behind an elevator wide angle camera which helps to keep track of people moving around in a multi storied building where there are numerous people coming in and going out.

These cameras are the perfect solution for all your surveillance needs and can be easily installed in places like hospitals, educational institutions, amusement parks, warehouses, stores, supermarkets, hotel and restaurants. The facility to set the color mode means that you can record the video footage in color as well as in black and white. However, the downside of a wide angle is that a camera with a wide angle lens will capture much less detail than the same camera mounted at the same distance with a narrow lens. The narrower the width of view, the larger things will appear on the screen and the more detail level you will receive. One solution is to combine a high resolution image sensor with a vari focal lens to deliver the best range and detail level.

Eliminate Blind Spots and Enhance Situational Awareness



One of the greatest headaches for anyone responsible for security surveillance is the inability to cover certain areas at all times. Worse is when an area has been covered but the images which have been captured are just too blurred to be of any use. However when you use a Sony Wi-Fi security camera you need not have any such fears. This is thanks to the cutting edge technology which Sony is famous for and you get exceptionally clear images. Its extremely high sensitivity levels allow for 24x7 operations due to day/night function.

With WiFi security cameras an audio and a video signal are transmitted to a receiver located at a remote area with the use of radio frequencies. These cameras mostly make use of the wind power. WiFi security cameras include the IP cameras that allow connection through the LAN or the local area network which are fast replacing the conventional digital wireless cameras. Outdoor-indoor-moving-fixed or open or hidden, whatever be your requirements, you can easily get a camera custom fitted for surveillance. Even though these security devices are really advanced, they are affordable and can easily be installed.

Be Assured of a High Level of Security

Sony’s proprietary intelligent video analytics is an efficient and intelligent processing method based on the Sony DEPATM platform which provides great operational efficiency and a high level of security. For convenience of transmission you can choose from either compression format MPEG-4 or JPEG. However demanding the conditions under which your surveillance system must function, you will be able to monitor movements and actions with a Sony SNC rugged IP camera. Every effective security system needs to have a recording system and monitor that are equal in quality to the camera. The Sony network IP cameras can also record the video to removable SD cards. 

The SNC-DF70N is a mini dome network camera in an aluminum die cast rugged housing making it ideal for even outdoor surveillance. The bi-directional audio transmission utilizes external microphone input. It can be run on both AC24V and power over Ethernet. These IP cameras use image stabilization technology and a built-in microphone, making them ideal for use on board transportation vehicles such as buses and trains. The SNC-XM636 and SNC-XM637 cameras are designed with different horizontal viewing angles (85 degrees and 115 degrees, respectively) and comply with the EN50155 and EN45545 standards for surveillance aboard trains. Images can be digitally cropped and zoomed to an area of interest.

Friday 4 April 2014

Cameras That Can Function Under the Most Challenging Circumstances



Some of the most advanced cameras are also very delicate and can be damaged easily. However, you need explosion proof cameras in areas which are prone to political violence and different kinds of law and order disturbances. Especially surveillance cameras in such areas should be explosion proof. Yet there are experts who point out that the cameras themselves are not explosion proof, only their casing can be so. The mini explosion proof bore scope camera systems may lack the useful items such as pan and tilt heads, but they are an excellent tool for inspecting narrow pipe work configurations both onshore and offshore, especially in potentially hazardous situation such as in petrochemical plants. 

Any industry that uses a complex drainage system of pipe work has need for camera inspection technology. Regularly scheduled inspections can prevent unnecessary damage or problems happening through being forewarned of their existence. The downtime forced on a company through the sudden breakdown of a pipe or drain system can be very costly but eminently preventable. ATEX certified explosion proof and weatherproof stainless steel CCTV camera stations and housings are perfect for use in hazardous areas at marine, offshore, oil & gas and industrial locations.

Awe Your Friends with Amazing Footage

If you are into underwater sports like surfing, wind surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, water slides, tubing, jet skiing, fishing and backyard pools then you would do well to invest in an underwater sports camera. You can take amazing footages even if you only know basic things but use the right accessories with your gadget. Action cameras are already waterproof but they can accommodate different water depths according to their model and make. The Intova waterproof camera is the one to choose when users are in between a disposable and a professional-grade. 

It offers quality images and video. The 2.5 inch display is a huge hit. It is specifically for those without professional experience but definitely prefers higher quality than a disposable waterproof underwater camera can offer. Always shoot with the sun behind you since it will serve as your natural lighting. The auto-focus settings should be used for close-ups while medium and long shots should be done using the manual focus. Thanks to its solid casing why this type of camera is resistant to bumps and scratches. Capturing fun and priceless moments even while submerge is now finally possible. Review how often you will use the camera, what places you will be using it and who else will be using this camera before deciding on any model.

Thursday 3 April 2014

Revolutionizing the Basic Concept of Voice Recording


Review the reasons why you should invest in a telephone voice recorder. These recorders have reached the mainstream and become a business technology used by many professionals to perform their jobs better and provide better service to their clients. Depending on the use, it is important to check specifications like sound quality, recording space, inbuilt memory card, etc. They give an accurate word-to-word account of your conversations and of your associates and employees. Some can also be used for filtering unnecessary calls. Some of these instruments also have MP3 players, audio bug detection facility and listening devices.

The latest phone recorders are highly expensive and equipped with high-tech features like date and time information, caller ID and other advanced features. Such recorders are used by investigation agencies for taping critical phone conversations. The digital audio recorders are very compact in size and store information on a small memory chip. They are well-matched with cell phones and can be installed within seconds. They are feature-rich and mostly voice activated i.e. they only start recording when the phone is picked. They also record date and time of the call and the recording time ranges from a few hours to 60 hours. Select the model that matches your specific requirements best.

Some models have built-in speakers for playback of recordings and feature rechargeable batteries which can be charged through the USB port. You must check the telephone recording software which helps to record large volumes of calls with the help of a computer. The biggest advantage advanced software offers is ample amount of memory space for recording long conversations. After all, digital audio recorders are the newest technology, allowing anyone to record a conversation and upload it to a computer for replay or transcription. Digital devices can hold hundreds of hours of recorded conversation and provide excellent sound quality.

With digital recorders, you can even capture a cell phone conversation, something many people find helpful in their businesses. This is a relatively new technology and opens up many opportunities for people who mainly conduct business by mobile phone but need a record of their business conversations. Some of the detective agencies also use the voice recorder as a spy ware and collect information through hidden recorders. Small audio recorders are capable of fitting in your pocket. You can turn on the recorder and it will record just fine. They are capable of recording through clothing and still giving you top quality audio.

Tuesday 1 April 2014

GSM Technologies Have Revolutionized Wireless Protection Systems



Wouldn’t you simply love to be alerted on your mobile phone anytime there is a security breach on your property regardless of where you are? Considerations of time and place fall by the wayside if you own a cell phone which has GSM capabilities and runs on 3G. GSM stands for global system for mobile communications and it really means mobile. With GSM wireless cameras, you can get security most everywhere you want it. Wireless security camera systems that are placed in locations with some or no net connectivity can employ GSM connectivity instead. 

Take Advantage of Advanced Technology

Once GSM security cameras are hooked up to your mobile phone via the GSM network, you get warnings via SMS, MMS, or e-mail complete with videos and images should there be any intrusion into your properties under surveillance. GSM-capable wireless security cameras are even made better with the rise of 3G connectivity. These cameras require no net connection to send photographs and video footages as they can use the 3G network to send this info right to your mobile telephones and other handheld gadgets. Bandwidth can be quite a challenge with GSM cameras as they require quite a high volume of bandwidth to be able to send you the data needed for security. 

These days more elders are utilizing GSM spy cameras to maintain a record of their children and what they do. The GSM/MMS connected alarm cameras are devices which have built in mobile network modules and communicate with users over mobile phone networks. Some of them can be programmed to call text or email multiple people such as friends, relatives or neighbors who may be physically close to the monitored room or property.

Multiple Uses for a Single Camera

The fact that this camera is portable makes it ideal for smart homes. Not only does it detect intruders within the house but also in private outdoor areas, driveway and garage. It protects your house from fire and gas leakages. It has got an intelligent power socket with the help of which you can monitor your air conditioners, rice cookers, microwave ovens within the distance of 9 meters. The downside is that someone might use it for capturing vast amounts of information over very long periods of time. They are small, simple to deploy, require very little power and are accessible from anywhere in the world, while using motion and vibration detection to sense when a room under surveillance becomes occupied.

Monday 3 March 2014

Produce High Quality Video and Enjoy Professional Features


For outdoor security surveillance you can remain environment friendly with a solar powered security camera. The h.264 outdoor wireless solar power security IP camera has nine preset positions for monitoring. It will support Gmail/Hotmail functions making online monitoring easier. The 720P HD outdoor wireless Wi-Fi HD IP security camera boasts of free DDNS for remote viewing and you can freely control alarm record on/off. It supports plug and play function as well as two-way audio function. Its software enables you to control pan and tilt angle and speed. It alerts you via email with snapshots as soon as it detects motion.

When you install a good camera system you want that it should identify elements in the view such as license plates, vehicle types, facial recognition and so forth. If a camera is merely installed for general surveillance it may tell you what happened, but identifying a suspect would not be possible. Providing police with as much detail as possible about an incident is your best chance on catching a thief or vandal. The mini car camera is used for different reasons, not just to ensure your vehicle’s security. Car security cameras are easy to use and not very expensive these days. In fact some are superior and feature loaded products which can be hidden within a common every day use article.

The latest ones have in-built DVRs that make recording these pictures a simple and fast task. These DVRs record pictures on to an SD card identical to the one you find in your cell phones for user-friendliness. Of these, the latest is a 4 GB car key hidden spy camera which includes DVR and microphone. It can record for up to two hours on a single recharge and integrated flash memory records up to six hours of video footage. Superior in-car camera systems will also provide ultra sharp recording resolution in high-definition to ensure that all footage can be used for evidential purposes where necessary.

The vital information that they provide can reduce the time it takes to resolve accident claims, disputes and accident damage by providing an impartial and accurate witness. Apart from providing irrefutable evidence in case of accidents, the car camera can tell you about what your driver does when alone in the car or while taking the children school and bringing them back. Suspicious husbands install car cameras to snoop on their wives. Instances of petty criminal damage and other events can all be recorded with an onboard car camera.

Capture Every Minute Detail to Beef Up Your Security



You need to know all that is happening in your office or commercial complex to protect the people you are responsible for as well as your property. The LG PTZ camera can help you do just that by giving you a clear view of all that is occurring in every place that you set it up. PTZ means that color camera; zoom lens, pan and tilt mechanisms are all combined in a single compact unit. A high-speed PTZ dome camera offers an excellent viewing experience, with highly detailed video for identification purposes. LG boasts that its product design philosophy combines ergonomics with the latest cutting-edge technology to enhance functionality. 

Its network security system is implemented by the basic web viewer, mobile applications, and video management suite enabling remote control and monitoring. The LG 650 TVL ICR day/night indoor dome security camera has a 3-axis gimbal mechanism to enable coaxial communication. It can automatically detect and display the position of movement in a scene with a selectable mask to ensure privacy. There are cameras so advanced that they allow the images to be transmitted over the internet to enable you to easily view these images from anywhere in the world in real time.

Sony has been a market leader in the field of cameras for a long time and has totally dominated the video scene. With a Sony Wi-Fi security camera in place, you know real peace of mind. It can be used for your entire web monitoring needs including web casting. This camera can be monitored from a remote location as long as Internet access is available. A great feature of these cameras is that they have a dual power supply. If the power goes out for whatever reason, the camera will automatically switch over to battery supply. The picture will not be interrupted.

It is one of the best wireless cameras featuring motion sensors, infrared and night vision capabilities, auto tracking image, multi-scanning etc. Remember that a network video surveillance system will give you much clearer video due to the images being digitized on the spot. It gives you better image quality, flexibility and scalability at a lower operational cost. Add to that it gives you complete privacy, secure image capture and transmission and an evidence trail. In fact, the Sony CCD/CMOS can be set up even indoors such as at home or in a moving vehicle like a bus or a taxi.

Advanced Security Systems Help Identify Suspicious Activity



You need to keep an eye open for suspicious activity anywhere there is a congregation of people. This is especially true of places like subway trains, amusement park rides, fetes, fairs, bus termini and airports. Public events and political meets require that a blast proof security camera be installed to serve both as a deterrent as well as preserve a record of what led up to a blast in the eventuality of such a thing happening. It is not simple vandalism that security officials and law enforcement agencies are up against. Terrorism and anti-social activities are far more wide-spread than more people realize.

However, explosions can occur even on industrial locations as gaseous emissions and hazardous chemicals do explode without warning. The recordings of such a camera would help establish whether the explosion was an accident or an act of sabotage. The EXPTD boasts of a horizontal range 360 degree with speed 6 degree/s, vertical range -90 degree / +90degree with speed 2.4 degree/s. It has a solid anticorodal aluminum construction and covered with epoxy polyester powder painting. Thus they work in the most challenging conditions. Limit the access of business associates to certain areas of the office. Suspicious behavior of business associate may include wandering in certain locations which are not normally part of his job description. 

If in some way crime has touched your life, you want to be proactive and protect yourself, family, home or business from the ravages of crime. Choose the kind of security camera that automatically switches to night vision recording as soon as it gets gloomy. You can also choose between motion-activated or scheduled recording. You need to install an elevator wide angle camera to keep an eye on people who move around in malls and various multi-storied buildings. With this camera you can cover a large sweep of area and allow you to keep an eye out for shoplifters and dishonest workers. 

The entities which stand to benefit the most from such installation are government offices, gas stations, manufacturers, hospitals and schools. The system will allow them to easily identify visitors and employees; ensure security within their premises; prevent the occurrence of theft and monitor work areas where hazards are common. You have the option to play live and recorded videos to your monitor, computer and even your Android phones via live viewing or via a local recorder. The auto-patrol option is used to step the camera through the list of preset positions.

Wednesday 5 February 2014

A Functioning Hidden Security Camera Can Make All the Difference



You need security but need to be discreet about the measures you have in place. In most cases people can’t afford to tom-tom the fact that they have taken special measures to keep everyone entering or leaving the premises under surveillance. Least of all can you afford to let employees and visitors know that all their actions and conversations are being recorded. In such circumstances it makes perfect sense to install a high resolution snake camera. As the name suggests, this is a camera which is so small that it can be squeezed into tiny niches not easily visible to anyone who lacks specific knowledge of its whereabouts.

As technology has advanced, so has camera technology which has made it possible to manufacture smaller and more powerful cameras. These days extremely small cameras can be used to film people without their knowledge. Such hidden cameras can be added onto an existing overt CCTV system in the workplace. As long as the correct warning signs are displayed, they can lawfully used to gather video evidence of employees in the workplace. Such recording is of significant use particularly where you suspect someone in your office of industrial espionage or even of sexual harassment. 

The remote snake camera has the double advantage of not being visible and having long range audio capabilities which makes it possible to record conversations and commands given in a distant place. Manufacturing secrets, proprietary information, plans for takeovers and mergers are just some of the kinds of information which are susceptible to espionage. What’s more you can mount it on screw or similarly deceptive housing and use it to see under doors, inside drains and round corners. You can use it for surveillance as well as to make your plumber’s job easier. The flexible body does not jeopardize its ability to record what people are doing in an identifiable manner.

Double the Dome Security Camera’s Effectiveness



You want several things from your security camera system. It should be affordable, efficient and discreet while providing flawless surveillance. The Panasonic hidden camera will allow remote monitoring and remote control functionality via an IP network from any network PC. These cameras have three sensors that will detect intruders; motion, sound, and thermal sensors will be able to detect someone moving, making a sound, or if there is a change in body heat. When any of these sensors are tripped, the cameras will send you an email with a captured image so you can quickly check the video feed for the intruder.

The Panasonic BL-C230A has a VGA resolution (640×480) and night vision. On the other hand, the Panasonic BL-C131A wireless network camera sells for under $300 and will do everything from email you a photo when the motion sensor is triggered to let you watch and control the camera angle live over the Internet. When you use an extreme life hidden camera inside an exit sign, it serves as a valuable crime fighting technology. You could hide it in a potted plant where none would suspect its existence. Aesthetics and surveillance would run apace that way.

There are all kinds of everyday items which can be utilized to double as a covert camera including wall clocks, radios, smoke detectors, books and pens. So whether you want to keep an eye on what your kids or pets are up to in your absence or how the nanny you hired treats your baby, it has never been as easy as it is now. In an office you could hide your surveillance camera on the USB computer speakers. Of course it can be used for the more prosaic need to maintain records of meetings. However, it is often used to watch the cash register. Look for the model which combines a high resolution image sensor with a varifocal lens to deliver the best range and detail level.

Use Hybrid Digital Security Cameras in Demanding Environments


It stands to reason that you would need maximum security in a demanding environment. The challenge would be to monitor movements and other activities without overtly doing so. Therefore, in a situation where discretion is a priority, the LG optical zoom camera would be an excellent choice. It can zoom in at distances of 300 yards and easily focus on a license plate or even the face of a passerby surrounded or engulfed in a crowd, making the identification process easier. Wireless cameras are useful in business settings because of their portability. If you suspect theft in an uncontrolled environment, you can move the camera to that location without having to run wires.
There are PTZ cameras that you can manually manipulate (usually with a keyboard and joystick) and some that have self-tracking technology built into the brain of the camera. Whatever the surveillance system’s purpose (general security, internal theft, workmen’s compensation, or monitoring employee activity) you or someone at your company has to actively use it. On the other hand, the Sony Wi-Fi security camera would be ideal for monitoring and surveillance in important places such as train stations, airports, factories, offices, casinos, banks, museums, military areas, housing estates, major highways and traffic intersections, public squares, city centers, car parking lots, sports events etc.

A network IP camera is one that operates over a local area network, and is a mini computer with a camera lens. It has its own IP address, and you can control it from a remote central location. The network IP camera is smart, as it offers alarm management, image enhancement, license plate and facial recognition, and is built with the latest technology. Another advantage of IP cameras is that they are capable of detecting a broader range of wavelengths than we can, allowing them to function not only in white but also in infra-red light making night-time surveillance possible.