Archive for April, 2009

Author: Al Gorber

Earlier used in large shopping complexes and corporate business houses, intercoms are now becoming an essential part of everyday used specifically to have complete access and control on your residential building or business. Intercoms, an abbreviated form of intercommunicating devices, are systems that are primarily used to connect two distantly located individuals and establish communication system linking two different rooms.

At present, manufacturers are coming out with a wide variety of advanced intercom systems so as to attract customers. Interestingly, many of these systems are equipped with features that one can only imagine. Some of these systems are outlined below: Continue Reading »
Advanced Intercom Systems

Author: Andrew Wilson

Numerous image-processing and machine-vision libraries are available that use search algorithms. Despite this, many of these software packages cannot recognize objects that are, by nature, subject to deformation or naturally occurring variations. Examples include handwritten, needled, or embossed characters.

To accomplish these recognition tasks in the past, systems integrators turned to neural-network-based systems. By training such systems against large numbers of known good and bad images, neural networks mimic the brain by using a network of interconnected, processing elements that act as learning mechanisms. This training enables neural networks to recognize-and to understand-subtle or complex patterns, such as distinguishing between dogs and cats, apples and pears, and male and female faces. Continue Reading »
CAR PLATE RECOGNITION SYSTEM

Author: Michael Dunteman

PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) style security cameras have been a mainstay of business security camera systems since the days of VCR-based analog systems, and have continued in their popularity into the digital age of security. However, the reasons for the PTZ Cameras, and the benefits have changed over the years. Many business owners might expect too much out of these PTZ Cameras, or might expect the wrong benefits. It is important to know what a PTZ Camera can add to you business security camera system before taking these cameras into serious consideration. Continue Reading »
Using PTZ Security Cameras to Watch Your Business

Author: Wes Fernley

With security being a topic on most peoples’ minds, many wonder what the best way is to monitor their home and belongings. Various security systems exist and using a combined home security system with surveillance cameras can add extra protection against intruders.

IP Network Camera Placement

Choosing the location to install your IP surveillance cameras should be researched and tested. The location should have a broad viewing angle of the area you are looking to monitor. If multiple IP cameras are required to view the whole room, be sure to place them where they don’t overlap, however, to catch every aspect of the room. Continue Reading »
Using an IP Network Camera to Monitor Your Home