Video Surveillance Solution for Large and Megapixel Deployments
Integration was a theme at last week’s ASIS 2009. For example, Rasilient Systems told reporters it had successfully integrated Intel Corporation's Modular Server built on Intel Multi-Flex Technology with its new PixelStor line of IPSAN storage product into a turnkey video surveillance solution.
Developed for the video surveillance market, PixelStor is a scalable IPSAN that addresses the numerous challenges normally found in large or high-resolution video surveillance deployments. At ASIS 2009, the company demonstration consisted of one Intel Modular Server with six internal compute modules running MileStone NVR (Network Video Recorder) software and using PixelStor as the primary storage.
Pushing Security Alarm Information to iPhone
While Schlage’s remote phone application grabs national attention on the homeowner front, others are doing the same thing. For instance, Optellios has developed a mobile alarm monitoring platform, the FiberPatrol iPatrol software, capable of communicating valuable security information to people on the move. It allows for instant communication of alarm information to security personnel for assessing security threats in real-time. The phone will display the exact GPS location on a satellite image and calculate the directions to the location of the alarm. Additional features include the ability to relay the alarm to others for a coordinated response, and view and control live cameras for closer inspection of the situation.
Last ASIS Exhbit Day: Still More Products
Enterprise Video Software at Verint
There are additions to its family of multiport encoders, along with the next release of its patent-protected Nextiva Enterprise Video Management software. These integrated solutions are the latest enhancements to the industry-leading Nextiva IP Video portfolio from Verint Video Intelligence Solutions, and are designed to deliver a flexible and scalable IP video management platform to organizations around the world.
The introduction of its environmentally-friendly Nextiva S1808e and S1816e multiport encoders represent the latest addition to the Nextiva portfolio, and are the result the company’s decade-long track record that includes deploying close to one million multiport encoder inputs. The Nextiva S1808e and S1816e multiport encoders are enterprise-class solutions designed to deliver high-resolution images for recorded and live video, and support H.264 and MPEG-4 video up to 4CIF/30fps on all ports. By incorporating the robust H.264 video encoding technology, the solutions can help enable lower total cost of ownership (TCO), decreased bit rate and storage consumption by up to 50 percent, less power requirements and seamless integration with the company’s Nextiva Video Management software.
Verint Video Systems in Booth 3164
Belden 3600 Pre-Terminated 'Green' Cabling
Belden, in the development of signal transmission products for the enterprise, industrial, building management, broadcast, and security markets, introduces the new Belden 3600 Pre-Terminated Cabling System. Belden's eco-friendly Pre-Term Made Easy cabling solution delivers robust and reliable Category 6 performance, making it ideal for installation in data centers and office environments.
The 3600 Pre-Terminated Cabling System is easy and convenient to configure and install it can reduce installation time and labor costs by as much as 90 percent. Since all system components are factory-tested, there is no need for the extensive testing and troubleshooting typically required in cabling installations. In addition, this "green" system provides for plug-and-play installation and component reusability, resulting in lower cost and less waste. The system is fully supported under Belden's IBDN 3600 Certification Program, including guaranteed bandwidth of 280 MHz and Belden's 25-Year IBDN Product Warranty.
At the heart of Belden's 3600 Pre-Terminated Cabling System are the following core components:
3600 Pre-Terminated Cable Assemblies - small, flexible cable assembly design, combined with RJ45 plugs, allows for fast, easy installation and termination. The use of a braided sleeve and pulling eyes provides additional protection when pulling and routing the assemblies through overhead trays, raised floors, cabinet poke-throughs and cable management hardware.
The cable assemblies come in standardized 6-cable bundles. Each 23 AWG 4-pair cable features Belden's patented Bonded-Pair technology to ensure Category 6 performance and reliability, before and after installation. The assemblies are available in 1-ft increments from 6-50 ft assembly lengths, and in 5-ft increments from 55 to 295 ft assembly lengths. Each is labeled with a unique serial number and bar code for easier asset management.
CAT6+ RJ45 Modular Couplers - the inherent simplicity of this RJ45-RJ45 feed-through coupler (or inline coupler) brings modularity and flexibility to the 3600 System, along with a new and higher level of RJ45 plug-and-play performance. The Coupler also provides outstanding transmission performance in short and long channels and it is reusable and reconfigurable for both front and back patch panel reconfiguration. And since the Coupler is compatible with Belden's full line of KeyConnect(TM) modular patch panels, adapters and faceplates there is no need for special installation hardware.
Second Exhibit Day: Booths Full of New Products
Symmetry Series Video Servers and Encoders
The new Symmetry series operates on the edge of the network and is fully integrated with Symmetry Video Management software to provide a powerful digital video system. When integrated with any of AMAG’s Symmetry access control software, customers will have a vigorous security management solution that will accommodate any size installation. It works with existing pan/tilt/zoom and fixed analog cameras and supports a company’s migration to high performance IP cameras. Companies can upgrade to IP cameras at their own pace while maintaining a high level of security with no additional server upgrade costs.
AMAG in Booth 1623
Enterprise-class Video Surveillance from NICE for Small and Mid-sized Deployments
NiceVision eXpress IP video surveillance solution is for small- and mid-sized deployments. “NICE’s ‘entry to enterprise’ strategy with NiceVision eXpress is aligned with today’s security market needs,” said Bill Bozeman, CEO of the PSA Security Network. “Just because a security organization starts off small with their initial video surveillance deployment, doesn’t mean they should have to settle for less. Now they can have the best of both worlds by investing in a solution that is easy and cost effective to implement, yet fully upgradeable to enterprise-class capabilities.” NiceVision eXpress supports IP, megapixel, analog and hybrid environments, enabling a seamless upgrade path and investment protection, allowing organizations to expand their capacity and capabilities as their needs grow. Available as a software only solution or turnkey solution that can be hosted on a single server, NiceVision eXpress integrates with third party access control systems and other security systems, and is compatible with NICE’s existing line of world-class NVRs, DVRs and encoders.
NICE at Booth 1349
Identity on Demand Services from HID Global
At ASIS 2009, HID Global has launched Identity on Demand (IoD), a unique service offering that provides expertise and speed needed to make custom credential and ID badge projects successful. Offering card design, database management and card personalization, IoD services manages the administrative tasks of customer ID projects by producing credentials quickly, efficiently and within budget. The new service represents a consolidation of experience and process refinement for delivering card issuance services in a secure, fast and convenient manner. From laminated artwork and anticounterfeiting techniques to variable record printing and advanced personalization, IoD services delivers the global know-how, tools, delivery services, speed and ongoing support needed to ensure the success of even the most demanding credential program.
HID Global in Booth 2919
Modular Electronic Locks Protect Access Control Investment
The new Schlage AD-Series electronic locks provide options to truly customize the access control solution, quickly migrate to future needs and provide seamless integration, now and later, at a lower cost of ownership. The modular, open architecture AD-Series lets users customize door openings with options such as credential reader type, networking, finish and levers to create a perfect fit. Yet, as their business needs change, so can their access control solution to new credential technologies, a variety of network protocols, increased security levels and system expansions. Upgrades can be as simple as interchanging a module.
IR Schlage in Booth 2743
Brivo AppStack Complements ACS WebService
Brivo Systems LLC, in Software-as-a-Service applications for security management, used ASIS 2009 to announce formation of the Brivo AppStack, a catalog of complementary security management resources available with Brivo’s hosted ACS WebService. All of Brivo’s ACS WebService customers can take advantage of the AppStack’s resources, applications, and integrated products, which include software offerings from Brivo and partners Axis Communications, HID Global, Dedicated Micros, Pelco, Speco Technologies, Samsung Electronics, EasyLobby, Timeware Inc.,
EZ Facility.com Inc., and Ultra Electronics. The AppStack is a menu of offerings that enable integrators to create just the right security management solution for each of their ACS WebService customers.
Brivo at Booth 1209
RF IDeas Launches Three New Card Reader Products
RF IDeas launched its pcSwipe magnetic stripe, pcProx PCMCIA and USB thumb-drive card readers this week. The new pcSwipe intelligent magnetic stripe card reader is an efficient solution for customers wanting to leverage their existing base of magnetic stripe card-carrying personnel. The reader is compatible with the billions of magnetic stripe cards circulated worldwide and has been designed to meet the identification and security needs of customers in many different environments and industries.
RF IDeas in Booth 2360
Bosch Intelligent Video Analysis Software
Enabling calibration of camera in 2 min, Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA) software v4.0 includes a tool that reports on how accurately camera is calibrated. IVA 4.0 focuses strongly on ease of setup, and reducing false alarms. With the new interactive setup tool it takes an average installer about two minutes to calibrate a camera. The tool also includes 'accuracy feedback', reporting how accurately the camera is calibrated. In addition, a new head detection filter detects human head and shoulder contours to reliably classify people in a scene and further reduce false alarms. IVA 4.0 also comes bundled with a new vector-based direction-detection motion algorithm: IVA 4.0 Flow, providing in effect two powerful algorithms for intelligent video analysis.
Bosch Security Systems at Booth 2331
PSIM Software Monitors and Updates Situation Management in Real-Time
In the VidSys Booth, it unveiled its dynamic situation management capabilities available in the newest version of the company's PSIM software. Along with its existing ability to correlate multiple incoming events, the VidSys PSIM solution now has the unique ability to dynamically change the business logic and threshold conditions related to an evolving situation to respond to changes as the situation unfolds. A key component to the new release is a common operating platform, built upon the existing common operating picture, that enables real-time dynamic situation management by integrating information from multiple security and operational systems, monitoring the data for changes or escalation in a situation, and automatically redefining what actions need to be taken and the teams that need to be involved to match the changing environment. Additionally, the common operating platform enables more of the intelligence and policies being leveraged to be pushed to the network edge for faster diagnosis, more efficient bandwidth utilization and the ability to integrate a variety of disparate devices.
VidSys in Booth 3947
FROM THE FIRST DAY -- EXHIBIT REPORT
A First? H.264 10 Megapixel Camera
From Arecont Vision, the AV10005 camera offers 3,648 x 2,752 resolution at up to 5 frames per second with dual H.264/MJPEG encoding. Targeting the most demanding surveillance applications, the camera provides full-format 10-megapixel resolution at full frame and H.264 compression types. The camera provides multiple variable frame rates, bit rates, resolutions and compression quality. Available bit rate control maintains desired bandwidth. Real-time streaming protocol assures compatibility with media QuickTime, Windows Media Player, VLC Player and others.
Arecont Vision in Booth 4401
Hear Harmony as Sargent Adds iCLASS
SARGENT Manufacturing Company is telling ASIS exhibit attendees today that it has added HID iCLASS 13.56 MHz capability to its Harmony Series of access control locking hardware. The Harmony H2 Series provides seamless integration of Grade 1 security into an existing Wiegand-compatible access control system and is available in exit device, cylindrical and mortise lock configurations. Harmony incorporates an iCLASS card reader, Door Position Switch (DPS) and Latchbolt monitoring sensors, as well as Request-to-Exit (REX) signaling. The Harmony Series has a clean, crisp design and is available with many lever styles and hardware finishes to please the architect and designer while at the same time delivering Grade 1 strength and durability to meet the needs of most demanding applications.
Check it out in Sargent Booth 3501
Darkness Comes Clean with Threat Assessment Cameras
From Vumii, new Claritii threat assessment camera systems allow images to appear with natural contrast (not heat blobs), in daylight and at night. Claritii incorporates a new focused-beam LED technology that is able to project LED energy beyond 600 meters, using a 5° concentrated covert beam. Some other noteworthy points:
Check out the images in international go-to-market partner Nasatka Barrier Booth 1655.
SC Black Introduces New DVR Technology
SC Black, the dealer program and fast growing Supercircuits initiative, is unveiling an embedded 16-channel DVR, offering several industry leading features this week at ASIS 2009. This new DVR utilizes the latest in ASIC technology from Mobilygen to offer high resolution H.264 compression and hybrid capabilities for future integration with IP cameras. The DVR also offers real time recording on all channels at D1 resolution, and allows simultaneous playback of all channels (4/8/16) for a more comprehensive and comparative review of recorded images – features that clearly set this unit apart from the competition. The new DH Series offers H.264 compression technology and full D1 recording at 30 fps (frames per second) on all channels, as well as audio recording capability on all channels (4/8/16).
SC Black and Supercircuits in Booth 2759
OnSSI IP Video Platform Integrates BriefCam
On-Net Surveillance Systems, with open-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, has expanded the functionality of the Ocularis IP Video Management platform by incorporating BriefCam, Ltd.'s Video Synopsis technology. The new Ocularis Video Synopsis module creates a compressed summary of original full-length video to view time-compressed footage as a video stream within the application without the need to toggle between screens, rather than as an application in a separate window. This allows users to review hours of footage in a few minutes' time for faster identification of key events.
OnSSI at Booth 1639
3-Cabinet SmartKey Locker System
At this week’s ASIS 2009, Morse Watchmans is featuring a three-cabinet configuration for storing and controlling assets. The locker system is designed to accommodate laptop lockers, radio lockers and individual personal item lockers, further illustrating how asset and key control solutions from Morse Watchmans can be tailored for individual requirements.
Morse Watchmans in Booth 2719
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