IP Camera Systems and Surveillance Blog

Door Readers for Everyone

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

Comparison of Door Readers Used in Access Control Systems

Door Readers for Access Control — r Readers for Access Control

A door reader is an integral part of a door access control system. It is the interface between the person at the door and the rest of the access control system.

We have come a long way since the early magnetic stripe cards. The new door readers can read RFID card credentials, mobile phone credentials, and biometric credentials. Some of the door readers are combinations of a reader and a controller. This means that all the intelligence is built into the reader at the door. This reader-controller connects to the network.

This article provides a comparison of available door access control readers.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons Jokes-87

Posted on March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

I asked my date to meet me at the gym, but she never showed up. I guess the two of us aren’t going to work out.

Air used to be free at the gas station, and now it’s $1.50. Do you know why?
Inflation.

My girlfriend is the square root of -100. She’s a perfect 10, but purely imaginary.

My wife said I was immature. So, I told her to get out of my fort.

I used to run a dating service for chickens. But I was struggling to make hens meet.

My uncle named his dogs Rolex and Timex. They’re his watch dogs!

I think my wife is putting glue on my antique weapons collection. She denies it but I’m sticking to my guns!

What do you call a violent breakfast food?
A cereal killer.

How IP Cameras, Access Control, and Intercoms Enhance Security

Posted on February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

Creating Rings of Defense

The news is filled with stories about criminal activity that affect our safety and security. Disturbed people have attacked houses of worship, schools, and businesses. Organized criminals have been implicated in smash and grab intrusions in retail stores. Surveillance cameras provided by IP camera systems have helped catch the criminals, but what can we do to prevent the intrusions. This article describes the proactive measures we can take to make life safer.

The Evolution of IP Camera Systems

Posted on February 9, 2022March 2, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

New Developments in IP Camera Systems Make You Safer

Over the last 20 years, much has changed in the security market, yet many things stay the same. IP camera systems, door access control, and IP intercoms provide the primary security systems, but many organizations have not implemented many innovations that make organizations safer.

One example is the use of intelligent cameras in IP camera systems. Many places have continued to use the old methodology established many years ago.

This article provides a review of the changes in IP camera technology and how the increased capability can enhance your security.

Analog Steampunk Camera — Analog Steampunk CCTV Camera

Technical Jokes and Cartoons-86

Posted on February 8, 2022March 2, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

Children Are Always Interesting

TEACHER: Why are you late?

STUDENT: Class started before I got here.

TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?

JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables.

TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell ‘crocodile?’

GLENN: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L’

TEACHER: No, that’s wrong

GLENN: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.

(I Love this child)

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Face Recognition for Door Access Control

Posted on January 20, 2022March 2, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

Benefits and Controversy of Facial Recognition

Face Recognition Concept — Face Recognition

IP camera systems have been used for surveillance for many years, but there is controversy when facial recognition is added to the system. For example, there have been concerns about law enforcement using face recognition in public locations. Criticisms against facial recognition include race bias and privacy issues.

Using facial recognition for door access control is quite different from identifying someone in a crowd. When face recognition is used in an access control application, we register and recognize a limited set of people. Privacy is not an issue. This article compares face recognition for door access control to finding a person in a crowd.

IP Camera System Troubleshooting

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

Finding Problems in Your IP Camera System

We are frequently asked to help correct problems with IP camera systems. Troubleshooting the surveillance camera system can be challenging. Here is a list of things that could help.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons-85

Posted on January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

A panda walks into a bar. He orders a sandwich, eats it, then draws a gun and fires two shots in the air.
“Why? Why are you behaving in this strange, un-panda-like fashion?” asks the confused waiter as the panda walks towards the exit. The panda produces a wildlife manual and tosses it over his shoulder.
“I’m a panda,” he says at the door. “Look it up.”
The waiter turns to the relevant entry and, sure enough, finds an explanation.
“Panda: Large black-and-white bear-like mammal, native to China. Eats, shoots, and leaves.”

Technology Review of 2021

Posted on December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

A Year of Challenges

Even during the pandemic, some companies were busy creating new technology. New IP cameras included advanced intelligence that improved camera performance, enhanced object detection and notified the user about alarm conditions. Access control systems improved their software and provided cloud as well as on-site management software. IP intercoms enhanced the “if-then” selections that provided automatic responses to security situations.

This article reviews the technology of 2021.

Recent Crime Wave Emphasizes the Need for Better IP Camera Systems

Posted on December 26, 2021December 26, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

How to Improve IP Camera Effectiveness

When criminals trash and steal from businesses, it traumatizes customers and employees. You would like law enforcement to respond as quickly as possible, but how can you help? One crucial contribution is good video surveillance that allows law enforcement to identify the perpetrators.

This article reviews the basic requirements for providing good video evidence. It examines the IP Camera, the Video Recording Systems, and the installation of the IP camera system.