IP Camera Systems and Surveillance Blog

How the Apartment Intercom Works

Posted on November 16, 2022December 7, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

What is Inside the Apartment Intercom

The latest lobby intercoms include a large touchscreen panel, intercom, camera, and wireless connections to the tenant’s phones. This multi-tenant intercom system connects from the lobby intercom station to an app on each person’s smartphone.

This article reviews the apartment Intercon’s state-of-the-art components making this a valuable and easy-to-install system for apartment houses and multi-tenant organizations.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons Jokes-95

Posted on November 9, 2022December 7, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

What do you get a man with the heart of a lion?
A lifetime ban from the zoo.

A man died after drinking varnish. It was a terrible end but a beautiful finish.

Why is Peter Pan always flying?
He neverlands.

What kind of tea is the hardest to swallow?
Reality.

I bought a ceiling fan the other day.
It was a complete waste of money. He just stands there applauding and says, “Ooh, I love how high it is.”

The Best Value When Purchasing Your Security System

Posted on November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

How to Get the Best IP Camera and Door Access Systems

Remember the old idiom that “you get what you pay for.” We seem to learn this over and over again. We rarely get a real bargain, yet we always look for the best deal. This article provides guidance that helps ensure that you get the best price for your IP camera and door access systems. More importantly, we will ensure that you get the security system that meets your expectations.

Access Control and Intercoms: The Perfect Match

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

Intercoms can Enhance Access Control

The receptionist was once the guardian of the gate. This person greeted guests, recorded the visitors, and determined who could enter. Unfortunately, there are far fewer receptionists doing this task. What is the best way to replace this function? Integrating door access control, intercoms, and IP camera systems provides similar functionality. This combination of IP security devices provides a method of controlling visitors as well as allowing authorized people to enter the building.

This article describes how to integrate door access control, IP cameras, and intercom systems.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons Jokes-94

Posted on October 11, 2022December 17, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

A husband and wife go to a marriage counselor for the first time…As soon as they sit down, the wife starts complaining about the husband.
“He never cleans up, he never cooks for the family, and he doesn’t say he loves me enough…”
The wife continues to complain until the counselor finally stands up and tells the wife to stop.
He then says,
“Stand up and walk over to me.”
As soon as she walks over, the counselor grabs her tightly and kisses her passionately.
He then looks over to the husband and says,
“See? That’s all she needs 2-3 times a week to be happy.”
The husband laughs excitedly and says,
“That’s great, doc! I can drop her off every Monday and Wednesday.”

IP Cameras for Police Surveillance

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

Covert IP Camera Systems for Law Enforcement and City Surveillance

There are times that you want people to know that surveillance cameras are watching, but there are times you don’t. The type of IP camera system depends on your objectives. Visible surveillance may provide a deterrent, while covert camera systems help catch the lawbreaker.

This article describes some of the covert systems that are available.

How to Define Your IP Camera System

Posted on September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

How to Specify Your IP Camera Security System

What do you do when your boss says, “We need an IP camera surveillance system?” Do you purchase the lowest-cost camera system? The purchasing process is not a simple task. If you get an inexpensive solution, you may get burned when the camera system doesn’t do what was expected.

This article describes how you can meet your IP Camera System requirements and still meet the budget.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons Jokes-93

Posted on September 14, 2022September 18, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

A farmer named Muldoon lived alone in the Irish countryside except for a pet dog he had for a long time. The dog finally died, and Muldoon went to the parish priest, saying, “Father, the dog is dead. Could you possibly be saying a Mass for the poor creature?”
Father Patrick told the farmer, “No, we can’t have services for an animal in the church, but I’ll tell you what, there’s a new denomination down the road apiece, and no telling what they believe in, but maybe they’ll do something for the animal.”
Muldoon said, “I’ll go right now. By the way, do you think $50,000 is enough to donate for the service?”

Father Patrick replied, “Why didn’t you tell me the dog was Catholic.”

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).