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Shopguard's new People Classify Customer Activity Monitoring System can increase efficiency and achieve higher revenues
posted on 04/10/2011

SG Systems UK Limited (Shopguard)'s new People Classify Customer Activity Monitoring System (CAMS) evaluates video-based, real-time analysis of visitor behaviour to a new proficiency level. With the help of intelligent 3D video analytics, this advanced Customer Activity Monitoring System gives the ability to, not only counter customers but also identify their age and gender and even report the weather conditions at the time as well. It can systematically and sustainably increase efficiency and achieve higher revenues on shop floors, hotels, casinos, shopping centres or other environments which rely on customer flow for renewable sales. The new People Counting System can both, provide retailers with the highest precision in people counting; informing of how many people pass through specific location at what time, as well as distinguish male and female visitors and their age category like nothing else before! A real step into the future for any business which takes their marketing ser... [more]

Axis Communications latest network cameras are ideal for small businesses, retail and residential video surveillance
posted on 30/09/2011

The latest models of the AXIS M10 Series, Axis Communications's AXIS M1043-W and AXIS M1044-W Network Cameras, feature local recording of video and audio, and wireless capability for smart video surveillance. They are suitable for securing locations such as small businesses, boutiques, restaurants, hotels and residences. These models provide excellent video quality at 30 frames per second in both SVGA (AXIS M1043-W) and HDTV 720p (AXIS M1044-W) resolutions. They feature wireless capabilities with WiFi Protected Setup protocol, which simplify the process of configuring security on wireless networks. The combination of the wireless 802.11n standard and the WPS protocol guarantees user-friendliness and high network security. Edge storage includes support for local storage on micro-SDHC cards as well as recording to network shares such as Network-Attached Storage (NAS). Edge storage creates the possibility to build cost-efficient and reliable recording solutions, and can for example be u... [more]

Smartec's new network camera provides 24-hour video surveillance at up to 0.06 lux of minimum illumination
posted on 29/09/2011

Smartec STC-IPM3096A IP camera generates high-quality images with up to SXVGA (1280x960) resolution and can transmit two video streams simultaneously over the network in MPEG-4/M-JPEG formats. In addition, STC-IPM3096A is equipped with motion detection, alarm input/output, 2 GB SD memory card, audio input/output, and also supports PoE technology. Remote configuration and management of this network IP camera can be carried out via standard Web browser or NetStation software. This network model features 1.3 Mpix Sony progressive scan CCD and provides 24-hour video surveillance at up to 0.06 lux of minimum illumination. The high range of sensitivity level and color reproduction is achieved by 1/3 MPix Sony ExViewHAD CCD with progressive scan. Herewith this network model ensures stable 24-hour video surveillance, since it is equipped with a removable IR cut filter and motion detection. During the daytime operation network IP camera transmits high-quality color video information, while i... [more]

IndigoVision's Audio Forensics let operators search recorded footage fast and dynamically
posted on 28/09/2011

With IndigoVision's Audio Forensics, high-quality, two-way, fully synchronised audio is streamed and recorded alongside video and can now be searched using audio as well as video analytics to quickly locate incidents. Audio Forensics let operators search recorded footage faster and more dynamically than just passively listening during playback. Identifying an incident that’s happened outside the camera’s field of view, such as a broken window or a shout, provides another way to find evidence. Incidents are located using an audio search filter and results displayed in a thumbnail timeline, allowing operators to search through hours of footage in seconds. Once an event is identified, simply 'double-clicking' the thumbnail will start video and audio playback from that point. Chad Wright, General Manager of Naskam Security, an Australian-based national video and alarm monitoring centre, commented “The ability to rapidly search recordings for audio incidents makes the IndigoVision system s... [more]

New long-range RFID solution complements APT Skidata's ANPR solution
posted on 26/09/2011

APT Skidata has introduced a new long-range Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag and reader solution to complement its existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) capabilities. The RFID tag is a passive device (ie it requires no batteries) that is permanently attached to the window of the car. As the car approaches the barrier, the tag is read by the reader from a range of up to 10 metres, allowing the barrier to open in good time and with an accuracy of almost 100%. The tag can be configured to allow the user access only on particular times or days of the week, and can be integrated with the latest e-ticketing solutions. Nigel Young, Sales Director at APT Skidata, says that there is a clear need for such technologies in applications where ANPR may not be cost-effective or practical to install and manage: “A low-cost long-range RFID technology is ideal in certain scenarios where the full cost of an ANPR solution cannot be justified,” he says. “For vehicle drivers who ma... [more]

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