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IP Camera Systems – Professional Versus Consumer Systems

Posted on March 22, 2019April 12, 2020 by Bob Mesnik

Comparison of Professional IP Camera Systems and Home Camera Systems, What’s the difference?

If you do a search for IP camera systems, you may see low-cost IP cameras advertised by Amazon, Costco, BestBuy, and other consumer sellers. You can find IP cameras starting at under $40, but are these IP cameras right for your business, school, hospital, government organization, or commercial organization?

The answer is no.

They are not designed for professional applications. One of the most important things to understand is that commercial IP camera systems are “systems.” The professional IP camera system consists of an IP camera, video recording system, and infrastructure that includes the network, video management software, and display system. The consumer surveillance camera is primarily only a “camera.” The following article compares the difference between consumer type IP camera systems and commercial type IP camera systems.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons-50

Posted on March 14, 2019March 19, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

I used to be allergic to soap but I’m clean now.

The patron saint of poverty is St. Nickeless.

What did the man say when the bridge fell on him? The suspension is killing me.

Do you have weight loss mantras? Fat chants!

My tailor is happy to make a new pair of pants for me. Or sew it seams.

Here is some advice from Phyllis Diller (a comedian from many years ago):

Whatever you may look like, try to marry a man your own age because as your beauty fades, so will his eyesight.

Housework can’t kill you, but why take a chance?

Door Access Control – Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

Posted on March 12, 2019April 12, 2020 by Bob Mesnik

Door Access Questions and Answers

Door access control systems provide security for business, school, government organizations. Access control has become more important as the need for improved safety has increased.

How does door access control work, what is the most secure access control system, and why do I need door access control management software are some of the questions and answers provided.

The following list of frequently asked questions is provided to help you learn more about the technology.

IP Camera Systems – The Complete Reference Guide

Posted on February 27, 2019October 16, 2023 by Bob Mesnik

Everything you wanted to know about IP camera systems

So you would like to purchase an IP camera system. You may have some idea about your goals. But, are those expectations realistic?

The more you know about the capability of the IP camera system, the better you can select the system that meets your expectations.

This technical summary provides the information you need to make an informed purchase of your IP camera system.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons-49

Posted on February 16, 2019April 13, 2020 by Bob Mesnik

A man was sitting reading his papers when his wife hit him in the head with a frying pan.

‘What was that for?’ the man asked. The wife replied,

‘That was for the piece of paper with the name Jenny on it that I found in your pants pocket’.

The man then said ‘When I was at the races last week, Jenny was the name of the horse I bet on.’ The wife apologized and went on with the housework.

Three days later the man is watching TV when his wife bashes him on the head with an even bigger frying pan, knocking him unconscious. Upon regaining consciousness, the man asked why she had hit again.

Wife replied. ‘Your horse phoned’

How Door Access Control Works

Posted on February 15, 2019April 13, 2020 by Bob Mesnik

How the Door Reader, credential and access control software work

Remote Door Access Control Management Software

Door access control has become a very important part of our security structure. The door readers control the electric lock and determine who enters the building.

The access control readers use credentials which can be cards that fit in your wallet, or thick lanyard cards with holes that can be worn around your neck, or keyfobs that attach to your keyring. The latest door readers can also use your smartphone to open the door. The most secure credentials are your biometric attribute. Your face or fingerprint provides accurate identification of you rather than the credential you carry.

This article describes how door access control systems work.

How to Increase Security in an Apartment Building

Posted on February 11, 2019April 13, 2020 by Bob Mesnik

Apartment Building Technology for Security

wall protection apartment homes illustration

Network attached security devices can provide walls of defense that increase safety in apartment buildings. Security can be provided by a number of different IP technologies such as door access control, IP camera systems, and IP intercoms and paging systems. Much like the walls of a castle, they provide increased safety and security.

Here is a summary of the lines of defense established by security technology:

Technical Jokes and Cartoons 48

Posted on December 20, 2018March 19, 2021 by Bob Mesnik

A priest is walking down the street one day when he notices a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street.

However, the boy is very small, and the doorbell is too high for him to reach.

After watching the boy’s efforts for some time, the priest moves closer to the boy’s position.

He steps smartly across the street, walks up behind the little fellow and, placing his hand kindly on the child’s shoulder leans over and gives the doorbell a sold ring.

Crouching down to the child’s level, the priest smiles benevolently and asks, “And now what, my little man?”

To which the boy replies, “Now we run like Hell!”

Seasonal jokes

Q: What breakfast cereal does Frosty the Snowman eat?
A: Snowflakes.

Q: Where does the snowman hide his money?
A: In the snow bank.

Q: What do you get when you cross a Christmas tree with an apple?
A: A pineapple!

Mobile Panic Buttons for Business, Schools, and Healthcare

Posted on December 17, 2018July 17, 2020 by Bob Mesnik

How Mobile Personal Emergency Buttons Work

The latest mobile panic buttons are designed for business, education, healthcare, hotels, and other organizations. The mobile panic button provides advanced capability and operates through cell phone services so are not tethered to one location. They can be used anywhere there is a phone connection.

Panic-Buttons-in-the-city — Panic-Buttons-in-the-City

The new panic buttons have key features designed for business applications. The features include GPS locating, monitored travel, two-way conversations, silent monitoring of audio, operate anywhere, and include a flexible safety center. The safety response center can be any place you choose. It is not tied to any specific service. You can establish a response center in your corporation, at the hospital, in your school, or hotel. Historically, panic buttons were used for medical emergencies in the home. These panic button systems were generally tied to a specific emergency answering service that helped to verify and provide emergency response. Here’s how the new mobile panic buttons are used in business, schools and commercial organizations.

What is the Best Camera for IP Camera Systems

Posted on November 30, 2018December 30, 2025 by Bob Mesnik

Comparison of Surveillance Cameras for Your IP Camera Systems

To determine the best surveillance camera, you must first understand your objectives. The purposes of your surveillance system include increased safety, reduced theft, improved productivity, or reducing liability. It also includes how quickly you need to be notified of an alarm condition.

Do you want to know when a person steals the laptop from the desk or leaves an unattended package, or do you need to record what happens in the parking lot?

This comparison of IP cameras focuses on the cameras. The camera is only one part of the IP camera system. The complete surveillance system includes a video recording and management system, network switches, and video storage system.