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Touchless Door Entry Control

Posted on May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 by Bob Mesnik

The New Face of Face Recognition

The pandemic of 2020 has caused all of us to think differently. More than ever, we are concerned about the spread of disease. Some people believe that this concern will last well beyond today’s pandemic. Just like the changes that occurred after 9-11, the world will be different in the future.

One way to control the spread of disease is to reduce the amount of surface contact. Biometric systems that use fingerprints, palm recognition, or finger-vein are being replaced by face recognition. This has the advantage of providing contactless or touchless door entry control. This article reviews several new products that use face recognition to control door entry.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons – 64

Posted on May 11, 2020June 28, 2020 by Bob Mesnik

Short Jokes

I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes.

She gave me a hug.

I called the doctor “My wife is going into labor! What should I do?

He asked, “Is this her first child?”

“No, this is her first husband.”

Thermal Body Temperature Screening Cameras

Posted on April 30, 2020April 30, 2020 by Bob Mesnik

The Pros and Cons of Thermal Cameras That Measure a Person’s Temperature

Thermal imaging cameras have been around for many years. They were first used in the 1940s and 1950s by the military. Long-range camera systems use thermal cameras to help with detection, recognition, and identification (DRI) of targets. They have also been used in previous pandemics.

Today, thermal imaging cameras have become popular because of the outbreak of COVID-19.

Some of the older thermal cameras have been repurposed to measure a person’s temperature from a distance. The latest systems are designed for measuring people’s body temperature and have been integrated with door access control.

This article reviews the various technologies and how they can help monitor people as they enter a secure area.

Requirements for Long-Range PTZ Cameras

Posted on April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 by Bob Mesnik

Long-Range IP Camera Object Detection

If we want to detect an object that is miles away, is the magnification of the lens the most important, or is it the camera resolution? It turns out that many factors determine the effectiveness of a long-range camera.

The things that determine the performance of a long-range camera system include the magnification provided by the lens, motion of the object, camera resolution, atmospheric clarity, lighting, and contrast. All these variables are inter-related.

This article discusses all the factors that determine how successful you will be in detecting an object (target) that is very far away.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons – 63

Posted on April 15, 2020March 18, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

Quote of the Century:

Dear God, can you please uninstall 2020 and download it again? It has a virus in it.

Another Bar Joke

A man walks into a bar and says, “Give me a beer before the problems start!”

He drinks the beer and then orders another saying, “Give me a beer before the problems start!”

The bartender looks confused. This goes on for a while, and after the fifth beer the bartender is totally confused and asks the man “When are you going to pay for these beers?”

The man answers, “Now the problems start!”

Dad Jokes

Imagine if America switched from pounds to kilograms overnight.

There would be mass confusion.

Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon? Great food, no atmosphere!

How Technology Helps Hospitals

Posted on April 13, 2020April 17, 2020 by Bob Mesnik

How IP Camera Systems and Door Access Help With Infectious Disease Control

The current health crisis has placed a significant strain on all hospital resources. Besides the problem of medical supplies and protective equipment, they have been struggling with finding rooms for all the new infectious patients. The hospitals have been creating inventive solutions to meet these challenges.

IP surveillance, intercoms, and door access control have been used to control how people move through all areas of hospitals. This article describes how technology is being used to help hospitals and other healthcare organizations meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons – 62

Posted on March 25, 2020March 18, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

The Forgetful Actor

An actor had been out of work for 15 years because he always forgot his lines. Then one day he got a phone call from a director who wanted him for a big part in a play.

All he had to say was, “Hark! I hear the cannon roar! After much worry, the actor decided to take the role.

Opening night arrived, and while he waited in the wings, the actor muttered to himself “Hark! I hear the cannon roar! Hark! I hear the cannon roar! The time for the entrance finally came, and as the actor made his appearance, he heard a loud brooooom! He turned around and said, “what the hell was that?

How to Install Your IP Camera System

Posted on March 21, 2020July 26, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

What is an IP Camera System?

The “IP” means that the camera connects to the network rather than to a DVR using a coax cable.

The IP camera system includes not only the cameras but also the video recording system. The cameras and the recording system connect to a network switch. The IP camera systems may also integrate with IP door access control and IP Intercoms.

This article describes how to install your IP camera system. It reviews all the steps required to mount the cameras, install it on the network, and connect it to your video recording system.

Keep Calm and Plan Ahead

Posted on March 18, 2020April 8, 2020 by Bob Mesnik

Despite the challenges caused by COVID-19, Kintronics continues to respond to all the needs of our customers. Most of our staff are working remotely to ensure that we continue to provide the best information, advice, and IP security products. In light of this situation, we offer some suggestions that may make this all a bit easier.

Take a Deep Breath

The tension caused by challenging times can cause many health problems. I know that my lower back has been hurting for the last few weeks. Tension! According to some people, anxiety is more dangerous than a virus. I don’t know if this is true or not, but we certainly need to relax. Let’s take a deep breath. Focus on your breathing. As you slowly breathe in and out, try to relax those tense muscles. Things will get better. It just takes time.

In a message from Nathan O. Hatch from Wake Forest University, “We at Wake Forest all have seen our day-to-day reality turned topsy-turvy. The normal patterns of life have been rudely upended as we face the reality of COVID-19 and its implications for our own health and that of our families and communities.”

Apartment Intercoms

Posted on March 13, 2020October 27, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

The Latest Network-Attached Multi-Tenant Building Intercoms

What is an Apartment Intercom?

An apartment intercom is a communication device used in the lobby or at the front entrance of a multi-tenant building or apartment house. It provides a connection to the tenants.

The new wireless intercom allows you to contact the resident’s smartphone or standard phone to request entry into the building. The lobby intercom display provides a list of all the tenants in the building.

The old apartment intercom systems were all analog-type intercoms and required wires from the lobby to all the apartments. Each apartment contained an answering intercom module. This intercom allowed the person in the apartment to talk to the visitor in the lobby. The tenant could then press the button to open the front door. These new IP intercoms replace the old analog intercoms.

The new IP apartment intercoms do the same thing and much more. This article provides information about the new IP apartment intercom systems.