Reliable IP Paging Systems - Kintronics

What is the Most Reliable Paging System? How important is your paging system?  Is it critical that it continues to work reliably?  Well, if your answer is yes, then paging over IP is a good choice for you.     What does IP Paging do that the older analog paging systems can't ...

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Why Can't I Recognize a Person With My IP Camera?

What Type of Camera Do I Need? There was a break-in at your warehouse, but, you were prepared.  Last month you installed a complete IP camera system.  Now you have evidence you can share with the police.     Uh oh!  You can't identify their faces. There are two people in the ...

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How to Integrate Door Control With Other IP Systems - Kintronics

Door Control is much more than just a door reader By Bob Mesnik   Door access control systems have become much more sophisticated, and easier to integrate with other security systems. These new IP door readers integrate with IP video systems, and IP intercoms, providing a much more secure environment.   The door access systems ...

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How to Select the Right IP Video Intercom - Kintronics

Selecting the best video Intercom for your application.  The audio and video quality are important features when selecting IP video intercoms.  You can select Video Intercoms that connect through IP cameras to Windows workstations, or others that communicate through cloud servers to smartphones.   The right type of intercom depends on your application.

Intercoms, that connect to Video Management Software (VMS), integrate with your IP camera surveillance system.  The other type of video intercoms connect through the cloud to a smartphone rather than a Windows computer.    Both systems integrate with IP door access control systems and allow you to grant access to visitors and anyone that doesn’t have a credential ...
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The History of Video Surveillance - Kintronics

Evolution from Closed Circuit TV to Ubiquitous IP Camera Surveillance. From the early beginnings of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), it was somewhat controversial.  It was designed to increase our security and safety, but does it threaten our privacy?  How has video surveillance changed over the years?  This article reviews the history of surveillance and how it has evolved into a technology that has become part of our lives

Video surveillance is not new; it has been around for quite a while.  One of the first recorded application for closed circuit television system (CCTV) was back in 1942.  It was used to view the launch of V2 rockets in Germany.   In the US, commercial surveillance applications began around 1947.  In the 1957 a number of companies such as General Precision Labs (GPL division), provided CCTV camera systems for education, medical and industrial applications....
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Fingerprint and Facial Recognition Access Control - Kintronics

Selecting the right biometric reader. Biometrics is a much safer way to control door access, than carrying a card or remembering a pin number.  It's more secure because you are identifying a person rather than something the person is carrying.  The door credential can be stolen, but your face can't. ...

What can biometric readers do?  How do you select the right fingerprint reader, facial recognition system or multimodal biometric system?  By the way, the latest multi-biometric IP readers combine a number of physiological characteristics and are more flexible and reliable than the older units.   There are a lot of different choices, but what is best, what provides the best reliability and repeatability? This article examines the technology and provides guidelines for selecting the right biometric system.  

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Detection, Recognition, and Identification - Thermal vs. Optical IP Camera - Kintronics

There is some confusion in the industry about how much camera resolution is required to detect an object, recognize the type of object, or identify exactly what or who it is.  The criteria are different between thermal and optical cameras.  Resolution for thermal cameras and optical IP cameras are measured differently.

For example, when defining the performance of a thermal camera we use the criteria of “detection”, “recognition” and “identification” (DRI).  On the other hand, IP camera resolution performance is usually defined by the number of pixels in the sensor.

How much resolution do you need?  This article compares how resolution is defined using thermal and optical technologies.. ...
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How to Select the Best IP Intercom

What are the features and functions to look for when selecting your IP intercom? 

IP intercoms are simple in concept, but complex in practice.  They are easy to install, but there are many options to consider.  We have evaluated a number of different types of intercoms, and found that the more successful products are provided by those who understand the black art of audio, rather than science of networks.

What are the most important features and functions for an IP intercom system?

Of course, the sound quality of all the intercoms is one of the most important aspects to consider.  Reliable communication is another important capability.  After all, controlling a door is one aspect of your overall security.  Many of the other features and functions depend on the application.  For example, some intercoms just include two-way audio, while others also include video.   Some can control an electric lock or interface to an IP door access control system.  You may need a system that allows you to communicate with a Windows computer, or one that communicates with your smart phone.  Here are the features and functions you should consider when selecting your IP intercom system. ...
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