IP Camera Systems and Surveillance Blog

What IP Camera Specifications are Important

Posted on March 11, 2023March 12, 2023 by Bob Mesnik

The Application Determines what Specifications are Important

Do you want to purchase an IP camera that does what you expect? What is the best camera for your IP Camera System? The first thing to do is set your objectives. The second thing is to look at the specifications. The specifications help you match the IP camera to your goals for a specific surveillance location.

This article explains what camera specifications are valuable for different applications.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons Jokes – 99

Posted on February 20, 2023February 21, 2023 by Bob Mesnik

Three musicians are killed in an automobile accident. They arrive together at the pearly gates, where they are greeted by Saint Peter.

“Hello,” says Saint Peter. “I suppose you’d like to get into Heaven!”
“Yes, we would,” says the first musician, a band director.
“Well, there’s just a little test you have to take. Nothing too difficult. Related to your earthly profession,” says Saint Peter.
“OK,” says the band director, “I’m ready.”
“How do you tune your band?” asks Saint Peter.

What is the Best IP Paging Speaker

Posted on February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 by Bob Mesnik

How to Select the Right Speaker

There are several types of IP paging speakers available. There are ceiling, wall, hallway, and horn-type speakers. Paging speakers are selected based on the sound level, dispersal of sound, indoor and outdoor type, and mounting requirements.

This article describes the best speaker for each application.

Access Control Installation

Posted on February 9, 2023March 28, 2023 by Bob Mesnik

A Guide to Door Access Control Installation

Installing door access control requires mechanical lock installation, wiring, door reader mounting, and management software. You will find access control systems easy to install if you have installed other network-attached devices such as computers, IP cameras, or paging systems. One nice thing about the new access control systems is that you can install one door at a time. So, if you have a 16-door system, start with the first door. The rest will be simple.

This article reviews how to install a door access control system. If you are concerned about your first installation, contact Kintronics for assistance.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons Jokes – 98

Posted on January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 by Bob Mesnik

My wife and I went to the restaurant for the first time in ages. The Waiter said, “I am sorry, but we are so busy tonight.” Would you mind waiting for a bit?” I said, “No problem.” He said, “Good, now take these drinks to table 7.”

I went to a restaurant that serves “breakfast any time” so I ordered French toast during the Renaissance.

Access Control in a World of Infectious Diseases

Posted on January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 by Bob Mesnik

Temperature Monitoring Door Access Control for Health

Access Control with Temperature Monitoring

Organizations are still transitioning between working at home and returning to work. Many organizations are looking for ways to make the work environment as safe as possible. There are so many infectious diseases in the news today it’s hard to keep track and, significantly, how to mitigate the spread of disease. This winter, health experts worried about the “tripledemic” of respiratory illness. They were concerned not only about Covid but also about flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Since temperature is one measure of illness, many organizations have added temperature monitoring at the entry points of the buildings.

This article reviews various devices that can control the door and monitor a person’s temperature.

How Network-Attached Audio Works

Posted on January 9, 2023January 22, 2023 by Bob Mesnik

Transmitting Audio Over the Network

The sound waves from someone singing are picked up by a microphone and converted to analog electric signals. This electric signal can be sent to an amplifier and then to a speaker so that many people can hear the sound. When we convert the analog signal to a digital signal and connect to the IP network, we can send sound around the world.

This article describes how this network-attached audio system works.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons Jokes-97

Posted on January 4, 2023March 2, 2023 by Bob Mesnik

An elderly man is stopped by the police around 2 a.m. and is asked where he is going at this time of night.
The man replies, “I am on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late.”
The officer then asks, “Really? Who is giving that lecture at this time of night?” The man replies, “That would be my wife.”

My math teacher called me average.
Now that’s mean!

Technology Articles of 2022

Posted on December 26, 2022December 26, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

Educational Articles About Security Technology

Following years of uncertainty—and a global pandemic that has proven to be one of the most challenging events in history—we forged on. In 2022 we continued to publish technical articles that informed and educated the security market.

This article summarizes some of the technical topics we covered in our newsletter.

Biometric Door Reader Security

Posted on December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 by Bob Mesnik

Comparison of Face Recognition, finger-vein, and Fingerprint Access Control

Biometric readers are used instead of card readers to open a door. They identify a human characteristic, such as your face or fingerprint, and are much more secure than standard card credentials. Card credentials can be stolen, lost, or given to another person.

This article compares some of the popular biometric readers.