IP Camera Systems and Surveillance Blog

Comparison of Long-Range Door Access Control

Posted on August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

What is the Best Long-Range Access Control System

Long-range access control systems extend the capability of door access control systems. They read a credential to open the lock. The standard access control systems have a card-to-reader range in inches, while the long-range readers have a range of over 25 ft. When you want to open a gate to a parking garage from your vehicle, it’s easier to use the long-range reader system.

This article compares long-range access control with a credential to one that uses mobile or smartphone credentials.

The Field of View for IP Camera Systems

Posted on August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

How to Determine the Best Field of View

The lens of an IP camera determines the field of view (FOV). A lens can provide a wide or narrow FOV. For example, A wide field of view allows us to see a pasture filled with cows, and a narrow field of view allows us to see only one cow.

This article describes how to determine and calculate the best Field of View (FOV).

Technical Jokes and Cartoons Jokes-92

Posted on August 4, 2022September 24, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

Here are some questions that I have:

When you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?

Does fuzzy logic tickle?

Do they have reserved parking for non-handicap people at the Special Olympics?

How come wrong numbers are never busy?

Panic Button Comparison

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

Comparison of Emergency Buttons

By August of 2022, there had been over 300 mass shootings in the United States. With the increase in mass shootings, Panic Buttons have become more popular. Several emergency notification systems have been developed over the past few years to address this requirement.

This article compares the different systems available and how they can be used.

Access Controller Comparison

Posted on July 20, 2022November 16, 2023 by Bob Mesnik

The Best Door Access Controller

The brain of a door access control system is the Controller or Access Control Panel. One or more door readers connect to a controller. The access controller receives the person’s ID number from the door reader, matches the credential to the list of approved users, and then opens the electric lock.

This article compares the different types of access controllers or control panels.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons Jokes-91

Posted on July 19, 2022August 7, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

As I get older, I realize

I don’t need anger management. I need people to stop irritating me.
My people skills are just fine. It’s my tolerance for idiots that needs work.
The biggest lie I tell myself is, “I don’t need to write that down. I’ll remember it.”
I have days when my life is just a tent away from a circus.
These days, “on time” is when I get there.
I still haven’t learned to act my age.

Why isn’t phonetic spelled the way it sounds?

Why are there interstate highways in Hawaii?

Why are there flotation devices under plane seats instead of parachutes?

The Magnetic Door Lock

Posted on June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

How to Use the Magnetic Lock in an Access Control System

The magnetic door lock is a unique lock requiring special handling to ensure safety. Since the mag lock holds the door shut and prevents both egress and ingress, additional devices must be present to allow people to exit.

This article describes how to use the magnetic lock in your access control system.

Bullets, Domes, and PTZ Cameras

Posted on June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

What is the Best IP Camera for Your Application

The IP cameras are designed for different applications. What is the best camera for your application? This article compares the different IP cameras and describes the Pros and Cons, and the best place to use each type of camera.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons Jokes-90

Posted on May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

A man is walking home around midnight

“Poor Old fool,” thought the well-dressed gentleman as he watched an old man fish in a puddle outside a pub. So, he invited the older man inside for a drink. As they sipped their whiskeys, the gentleman thought he’d humor the old man and asked, “So how many have you caught today?”

The old man replied, “You are the eighth.”

Two fleas were walking out of a bar when they discovered it was raining.

One turned to the other and asked – Shall we walk or take a dog?

How the IP Powered Speakers and Intercoms Work

Posted on May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

A Description of the Internal Components of IP Paging

An IP Paging System is a set of network-attached audio devices that convert digital signals to audio. These network-attached speakers include amplification so that many people can hear the message. The system also includes software used for managing and controlling the audio. The IP Audio system includes speakers, intercoms, audio amplifiers, and management software.