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Image is everything

Samsung Techwin says its latest 17 and 19 inch LCD panels provide some of the brightest, sharpest and highest contrast images available.

Compared to conventional CRT monitors the STM-17LV and STM-19LV are said to be significantly lighter and require less power and space. Free standing on their own desk stand or wall mountable, they have features such as composite video, S-video inputs and outputs, an SXGA input, built in speaker and a dual scanning system.

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Coax control

The Coaxialator is an "innovative" coax control unit from Bewator combining a coaxial telemetry transmitter and protocol converter.

Units accept multi-protocol RS485 telemetry commands from up to two control sources and convert the commands to to Bewator coaxial telemetry.

The LCD screen allows "quick and simple" set up with on-board test and diagnostics.

A USB port accepts commands from bewator's Eventys digital management range or any third party PC front end delivering a supported protocol.

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Low light performer

Genie says its Day/Night DNR colour camera is loaded with advanced features and delivers high quality images in virtually all lighting conditions.

The high resolution C5352/12 has a modern streamlined metallic body and a Sony 1/3inch colour super HAD CCD image sensor.

Digital Noise Reduction technology produces a high signal to noise ratio and prevents ghost effects, say the company.

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Advanced intelligence

The Axis 242S IV is a one channel video server for executing advanced intelligent solutions such as people counting, human detection, traffic analysis and license plate recognition. A digital signal processor enables processing to be run inside the server rather than in a central location. This means only the relevant data is transmitted for action.

It will be available separately or bundled with the Axis IVM120 People Counter, a safety module designed for indoor object counting.

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PTZ with no moving parts

The Axis 212 PTZ network camera for indoor surveillance incorporates a digital device that provides instant pan/tilt/zoom and automatic patrolling.

Because it has no moving parts it is said to be highly reliable and allows the user to see the entire field of view on a single monitor.

Specific areas of interest can then be selected with a single click of the mouse and the camera instantly P/T/Zs to the designated area.

It is suitable for monitoring areas up to 150 square meters such as shops and reception areas.

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Replaces dozen cameras

The AV5100 from Premier Electronics is said to be the world's first 5Mega pixel (2592 x 1944) digital video camera providing ultra high resolution video at 15 fps.

The company says the high resolution and clear imagery allows the AV5100 "to substitute up to twelve analogue cameras" thereby reducing total cost of installation.

Drawing power from a low cost Power over Ethernet switch, the AV5100 has features including concurrent transmission of different frame formats and simultaneous delivery of multiple zoomed and full field of view video streams at full frame rates.

The company says resolution is so high that you could take a snapshot of a motorway and zoom after the event so that the plate of every car could be read.

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Power to your cameras

Designed to supply more power to CCTV cameras is the NVT ultra-compact Power Supply Cable Integrator Hub.

The rack-mountable NV-16PS10-PVD consolidates CCTV system cabling and provides camera power at distance with pass-through video and telemetry data connection for up to 16 cameras/unit.

Supporting short or long cable runs, each of the hub's 16 camera RJ45 sockets includes individually floating outputs to ensure ground loop immunity.

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Faster fire detection

D-Tec says that since it launched its camera based FireVu VSD video smoke detection system last year, the number of installations has continued to grow.
Using the same detection technology as the original VSD-8 system that detects fires using standard CCTV cameras, the FireVu is a faster and more efficient communicator. It uses secure communications for high-speed smoke, flame or combined smoke and flame detection.

Unlike its predecessor which could only monitor locally, FireVu's images can be distributed to an unlimited number of remote control centres.

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Simple user interface

Ganz C-MP DVR series 4, 8 and 16 channel MPEG4 Pentaplex DVRs combine the latest compression technology with a "simple" user interface and a built-in DVD-RW and HDD with storage up to 500 GB.

Pentaplex allows the operator to view, record, archive locally and view and record remotely allowing the operator to view live information and playback information on the same display while backing up a previous event.

Using MPEG4 compression, it can be programmed for continuous, alarm or motion recording.and recording can be scheduled to start and stop at different parts of the day.

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Improved capture rates

Honeywell's RapidEye Multi-Media DSP is a 16 channel digital video recorder that features event-driven and real time video recording and live local viewing.

It is designed to simultaneously record, search and transmit live and recorded video, audio and data transactions. Benefits are said to include superior live images and "dramatically improved capture rates". Other advantages are event-driven and accelerated response recording and increased storage capacity up to 2 TB.

It is designed for applications needing centralised video management where users require full remote capabilities.

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Light work

Picture quality is said to be improved at low light levels with the Genie C5351/12 day/night DNR (digital noise reduction) colour camera.

Housed in a compact casing, the camera features a Sony 1/3 inch colour super HAD CCD image sensor and boast features such as day/night auto selection, four programmable zones of privacy masking and selectable electronic shutter control.

Also featured are gain control, white balance and back light compensation all accessed via a built-in on-screen display.

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Never overstretched

Geutebruck has introduced an MPEG4 software encoder for its GeViScope digital video system.

It is designed to generate large numbers of different video/audio channels simultaneously without overstretching at high loads or speeds.

Its lets users define image quality for each individual recording and each individual live streaming channel from each camera – whether analogue, IP or megapixel.

A variable compression process maintains this required picture quality and adjusts the frequency of reference frames in real time according to movement in the picture and motion in selected areas, event triggers and routines.

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All in the family

Vision Fire & Security's ADPRO FastTx is a remote video transmission product based around the successful FastTrace family.

Replacing FastScan and FastVu, it offers "cost effective, high-performance management and control of remote site video compliant to BS8418.

FastTx is supported by Video Central version 10 "which is used by more central stations than any other video management software" says the company.

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Graphical advantage

RemGuard Visual Management is offering the NetVu ObserVer graphical user interface as standard with its RemVu Aquilla transmission equipment.

The ObserVer gives customers the features of NetVu Client, which it replaces, with the advantage that distributed images can be viewed from any NetView connected product linked to a site's IT network

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Mobile crime cut

DeView's Mobile Digital Recording System DV-M8 is proving successful in cutting crime, improving safety and saving time and money for fleet and bus operators, says manufacturer, SML.

Data is stored on the hard disk recorder for up to 60 days depending on frame rate and number of cameras used. The DV-M8 can be installed to any vehicle type.

Reliance Motor Service, an operator who uses the unit on school runs in the Vale of York, said the DV-M8 enabled quick downloading, and large recording capacity meant they could add extra camera functions such as driver forward view and rear view to help cut fraudulent insurance claims from road incidents.

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Intelligent helper

CCTV operators are being overloaded with video content they are not able to effectively monitor says Bull and Keeneo, a new partnership providing "intelligent" video.

The partnership's 4D (three spatial plus temporal) technology provides intelligence to help operators prevent crime by alerting them to suspicious behaviour.

A 4D image allows the operator to see the distances involved, for example, between a person and a suitcase. The technology alerts the operator to the case and to any "unusual" activity.

The software is said to be totally integrated with existing surveillance equipment and gives the potential for more cameras to be monitored by the same number of operators

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Focus on boards

Rotakin and Rotastat provide a solution to poorly focused or position cameras.

The boards, developed by the Home Office Scientific Development Branch, can be used to measure and improve CCTV camera effectiveness.

Specified for use in BSI Standard EN50132-7:1996, both products have now been improved says providers, rotatest Ltd.

The static Rotastat has a more stable stand and the Rotakin has an uprated, lightweight motor. Both are now built in two sections for easier transport.

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One-box flexibility

TeleEye Group has launched a family of high performance and network oriented RX360 Series Digital Video Recording Transmitters. The series is said to combine fast video transmission, high resolution recording and flexible connections in one box. With its multi-rate video recording technology, it is said to deliver "no compromise" on video transmission and DVD.

The series consists of a comprehensive product range of 4, 8 and 16 camera and alarm input models, RX364, 368 and 3616. It works with different TeleEye software programs to cater for different applications.

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ACCESS CONTROL

Sound is the key

SignHear is a biometric access control system that "listens" to an individual's signature to grant access to secure areas.

The rugged unit can be used in areas previously unsuitable for biometric technology.

To enroll, users sign five times and an onboard template is generated from the sound at the tip of the signing implement which compares to previous signings.

Registered users are issued with a Mifare card which they present to the reader and sign on the metal signing plate. The user has a preset number of attempts before failure is presented and the user is locked out.

It adapts to signature changes over time, altering the template accordingly.

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Security in vein

Palm Secure from Fujitsu is a contactless palm authentication device based on the verification of veins.

Said to offer a high level of security, Fujitsu believes palm security will win out over fingerprint or iris recognition because: fingerprint identification can be hindered by dry skin or surface abrasions on the skin; and iris scanning can be difficult depending on the size of the user's eyes.

Palm Secure is being used at the Bank of Tokyo where ATMs are equipped with palm vein scanners. Users access accounts by having their palm scan compared to a pre-registered scan stored on their bankcard.

It is also being used in libraries at Naka City, near Tokyo as a replacement for conventional library cards and at the University of Tokyo as room access control.

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Noiseless swing doors

The Automatic Doors Division of J Durrance & Co has launched the Dima automatic swing door operator.

For external and internal doors, the noiseless operator can also be used on doors with two synchronised wings and comes in two versions: 105M with motor opening and closing and 105S with motor opening and spring closing.

It can be equipped with special anti-panic devices.

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Designed for disabled

Suitable for local authority and housing association use, a special needs digital door entry panel from Videx Security helps the disabled to enter buildings.

Large panel buttons, raised numbering and a large character LCD display assist the visually impaired. There is also voice annunciation and the option for an integrated proximity reader.

Based on the VX2200 two-wire audio, six-wire video system, it is said to offer greater interactivity and more spoken and displayed messages.

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ANCILLARY

Find hot spots

he Wi-Net Window wireless tester from Mills Ltd is said to be ideal for network installers who need to identify and configure wireless equipment. The stand-alone device allows the user to see signal strength, range and availability for wireless access points.

The tester scans for all IEE802.11 a, b and g wireless networks in the vicinity and the LCD displays the SSID, channel number, signal strength, whether or not encryption is being used, the Wi-Net Window's IP address, the router's IP address and MAC address of the access point.

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Affordable labelling

Installers can simplify their labelling jobs at an "affordable" price with the Rhino PRO 5000 professional thermal transfer label printer.

The product combines an easy to use, portable printer for electrical and datacom applications with labels specially developed for heavy duty environments.

The company says the there is no complex menu settings to struggle through in the field and quick access keys enable the installer to set up label formats for marking wire and cables, patch panels, modular components, outlets or barcode cable by pressing one key.

Dedicated keys include the most common electrical and datacom symbols.

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