IP Camera Systems and Surveillance Blog

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).

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.