Genetec showcased latest advances in IP license plate recognition, video surveillance and access control technology at ASIS 2012
Genetec showcased latest advances in IP license plate recognition, video surveillance and access control technology at ASIS 2012

At the ASIS trade show and conference, Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, showcased the latest advances in its unified security platform, Security Center, which blends license plate recognition (LPR), video surveillance and access control into one easy-to-use platform. Show attendees had the opportunity to climb aboard Genetec's AutoVu Demonstration Vehicle to experience the state-of-the-art in mobile license plate recognition technology, while driving around the streets of Philadelphia.  The newest version of Security Center introduces a host of new features designed to further enhance security events and video monitoring, simplify the system's operation, streamline upgrades and maintenance activities, and help users easily monitor the health of their entire security platform. Also featured in Security Center is Plan Manager, an advanced map-based interface that allows users to create a virtual environment from maps, floor plans, or GIS (geographic information system) maps for all types of sites including cities, neighbourhoods, airports, campuses, industrial sites, and buildings. With Plan Manager, each video surveillance entity (cameras, sensors, doors, alarms, etc.) is represented on the map by an icon. Operators can simply click on these icons to trigger actions such as 'show a camera', 'lock a door', 'execute a macro', 'turn off an alarm', etc. Security Center also features the latest in mobile applications allowing organisations to equip their security personnel with an Apple® iPod touch®, iPhone®, iPad®, RIM BlackBerry® or Android™ Smartphones so that they can monitor and control their security operations over any wireless network, while on the move. At this year’s ASIS, Genetec will demonstrate video playback on smartphones, as well as streaming video from smartphones back to the Security Center for live viewing and recording. Security Center Mobile also features the industry's first platform-independent, universal web client for video, access control, and license plate recognition. The unified web client allows customers to connect back to their platform to view live video streams, control PTZ cameras, configure aspects of their access control and LPR systems, and run reports from most web browsers including Microsoft Internet Explorer®, Mozilla Firefox®, Google Chrome®, and Apple Safari®. Show attendees who were interested in experiencing the latest advances in mobile License Plate Recognition technology were able to sign up to drive around the streets of Philadelphia in the Genetec Demonstration Vehicle, a fully equipped Dodge Charger featuring AutoVu, Genetec's innovative LPR system. AutoVu automatically collects vehicle license plates and alerts the user of issues or infractions and offers a perfect solution for wanted vehicle identification, mobile license plate inventory, or for permit and/or time-limit parking enforcement. Inside the car, on a ruggedized laptop installed for driver use,  was the AutoVu Patroller, a highly mobile, easy to use software designed to automate the verification of vehicle license plates. On the car's body there were several AutoVu SharpX IP-based LPR cameras. Specifically designed for mobile applications, the SharpX IP on-vehicle camera is one of the smallest high-resolution LPR cameras in the world. It provides images with two to three times higher resolution than most other LPR cameras on the market and results in extremely accurate license plate read rates – even in bad weather, at poor angles, and at high speeds.  The trunk of the car housed the AutoVu LPR Processing Unit and Security Center which provided the back-office management capabilities of the system so that in-vehicle users are able to download all the latest hotlists and updates. The in-vehicle patroller application allows users to review all data collected throughout the day while the Security Center operator can monitor reads from all vehicles in the back-end. Wirelessly, or at the end of a shift, all data collected can be synchronized with the organization's central Security Center system for ongoing analysis.

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Security Center 5.0 – Genetec’s unified security platform
Security Center 5.0 – Genetec’s unified security platform

The Security Center is a unified security platform that seamlessly blends Genetec's IP license plate recognition, video surveillance and access control systems, AutoVu, Omnicast and Synergis, within a single innovative solution. Consolidate real-time monitoring, alarm management, reporting, and playback of events across all your security systems, from one interface.Here are some of the latest features of version 5.0:• Unified configuration: A single client application can now be used to efficiently configure your video, LPR, and access control systems, streamlining the whole configuration process for system administrators. • Next-generation video engine: Security Center 5.0 video performance enhancements include rendering of more cameras per workstation, an enhanced streaming engine that optimizes routes video and audio will take throughout your network, and better video fluidity over wide area networks (WANs). • Local video caching and buffering, all-frame video playback: This new function of Security Center 5.0 buffers video locally on the client workstation, reducing the amount of retransmission that is typically required for video thereby minimising bandwidth usage, as well as providing users faster access to recorded video. • Intrusion integration: Security Center 5.0 now supports the integration with third-party intrusion panels and perimeter detection systems. Users can now run reports on intrusion panel events, view video tied to intrusion events, and arm/disarm intrusion devices either through automated scheduled tasks or manually via the user interface. • Enhanced integration toolkits: The Security Center Software Development Kit (SDK) has been augmented with embedded video functionality, now providing developers with a single SDK for access control, video, and LPR. Additionally, Genetec has added a number of new toolkits to its existing portfolio, namely a web service SDK for development geared towards additional operating environments and an intrusion driver development kit (DDK) to facilitate the integration of third-party intrusion panels.Interested in obtaining more information on our products and solutions, check out our website at genetec.com or visit us at ASIS, booth 846. 

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Avigilon Control Center high definition surveillance software offers improved performance and manageability
Avigilon Control Center high definition surveillance software offers improved performance and manageability

Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced the release of Avigilon Control Center 4.2, the company's latest release of its award-winning HD surveillance software with High Definition Stream ManagementTM (HDSM). With new features to improve performance and manageability, Avigilon Control Center 4.2 captures, transmits, manages, stores, archives, plays back, and exports HD video while efficiently handling bandwidth and storage requirements. "Organisations around the world are using Avigilon HD surveillance systems to monitor operations, validate safety procedures, and ensure compliance with industry regulations or corporate best practices," said Dave Tynan, vice president of global sales and marketing at Avigilon. "With added features for improved manageability and a more powerful network video management software platform that supports data from any resolution or camera technology, Avigilon Control Center 4.2 delivers superior evidence to lead to improved response times and greater investigative success." Avigilon Control Center 4.2 includes the following new features and benefits: Web Browser Based Avigilon Control Center ClientAvigilon Control Center 4.2 now includes full-featured client software that can be used inside Microsoft Internet Explorer without requiring the installation of software on the remote viewing machine. Using HDSM, the new web browser based client enables quick and reliable access to HD surveillance images from remote machines which allows security professionals real-time access to surveillance images from any location. Site Grouping for Dynamic System Explorer Layout Avigilon Control Center 4.2 facilitates the customised grouping of servers, cameras, views, maps, and web pages within the system explorer. Benefitting large sites, custom grouping allows easier navigation and system management by grouping surveillance components logically instead of physically. With this feature, surveillance professionals can group components by site, location, owner, role, or whatever grouping makes most sense for their particular installation. Audio Alerts for Rules Engine Events and Alarm Monitoring Security operators need to know when an important event happens. Avigilon Control Center 4.2 features pre-loaded or customised advanced audio alerts to ensure that security professionals are alerted to important events. Manually Triggered Recording Manually triggered recording capabilities allow operators to manually start recording for a specific camera using a newly designed button on the image viewing panel. This feature enables operators to instantly turn on recording if observing an event on a monitored system and works in conjunction with alarms, events, motion, and all other existing recording triggers. Expanded Third Party IP Camera Support Avigilon Control Center 4.2 records and manages video from a wider range of third party IP cameras and analogue encoders for the purpose of building hybrid systems and preserving existing assets. Management of surveillance video from third party cameras and analogue encoders is in the camera's native compression format, including H.264, MPEG4, or MJPEG.

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Geutebruck introduce new G-SIM security information management system
Geutebruck introduce new G-SIM security information management system

The new Geutebruck security information management system, G-SIM is the ultimate reliable assistant for managing, filtering and processing the vast quantities of security information generated by medium to large networked video security systems. It provides the best in video event handling and intuitive user operation, even for very extensive and highly complex systems with dozens of sites, thousands of cameras and numerous other alarm generating systems. G-SIM uses graphical representations which are quick and easy to understand and interpret, combined with familiar drag-and-drop functionality which only allows actions relevant to the prevailing situation. High levels of customisation provide each operator in the network with the information he needs in his own individually preferred format, quickly, intuitively and reliably. G-SIM’s key features include central user management, easy administration and operation using site plan-based control elements as well as the central reporting of all relevant operating and system events. Its system architecture is freely scalable and designed to enable effortless interaction between users whether they are within the network or access it remotely. G-SIM allows you to spread the processes involved in managing more powerful systems efficiently across a variety of workstations and to pass work from one operator to another to delegate or escalate tasks. G-SIM provides a perfect fit solution for each application and each user and comprehensive support for your own security concept. You can configure functions such as the live and recorded image display; the site plan-based control; the alarm management; the delegating and reporting tools; the complete documentation of all systems and operator actions as well as the sophisticated redundancy provision, to suit each application and each user.  The comprehensive user administration function and the universal audit trail together safeguard data protection and guarantee evidential quality of images and footage. G-SIM integrates seamlessly with all Geutebruck systems and with the vast range of third party interfaces they support, so it also facilitates the seamless processing and management of security information by subcontractors.  Key features: Complete flexibility for any number of networked workstations Intuitive operation using individually designed site-plan-based operator interfaces Ideal overview thanks to the seamlessly integrated video wall solutions Complete video stream management for live and recorded video Efficient alarm management with site plans, video and all other relevant information Comprehensive support for delegation, i.e. for the hand-over of event or alarm processing, the allocation of tasks and for switching internal system communication between users Perfect data protection as a result of the flexible administration of user rights and the complete audit trail High reliability backed up with sophisticated redundancy Freely scalable even for very extensive systems Management of all subcontractors and third party systems integrated into the Geutebruck system

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Security Center: Unified security platform
Security Center: Unified security platform

The Security Center is a unified security platform that seamlessly blends Genetec’s IP video surveillance, access control and license plate recognition systems within a single innovative solution.Some Benefits of the Security Center:Unify your operationsOffers customers a truly unified approach to managing their security and public safety operations. True unification means that every aspect of your security operations is consolidated under a single platform, from real-time monitoring to alarm management, reporting, and playback of events. Though flexible enough to run as either an access-only, LPR-only or video-only interface, the Security Center truly comes to life in multi-application environments.Simplify your workflowsThe basic operating principle behind the Security Desk is to simplify the operator’s job. Through innovative concepts such as operator-initiated tasks, a dynamically adaptive interface, and context-sensitive widgets, operators are given the right functionality to perform their duties at the right time, while removing unnecessary items that typically clutter an interface.Empower your operatorsOperators can intuitively generate reports, monitor remote and local cameras, and track cardholders and assets with the single click of a mouse button on a workstation, from a touch screen, or even a mobile device. Given that the interface is adapted to only the tasks that are pertinent to each operator, users quickly become familiar with the system’s functionalities through self-learning, thus allowing for increased autonomy and confidence within your team. Download the Genetec Security Center brochure

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Intelligent IP video monitoring with Sony RealShot Manager V4
Intelligent IP video monitoring with Sony RealShot Manager V4

IP-based video security and surveillance offers outstanding performance, features and flexibility when compared with analogue CCTV systems.  Installation and operational costs can be dramatically reduced, so it's equally applicable to a single surveillance station with local monitoring, as a multi-camera, multi-site operation with remote monitoring. RealShot Manager V4 represents a new generation of management software; images are processed, analysed and archived in real-time, with many automated functions to reliably detect intrusions or incidents. In addition to the extensive, award-winning features of previous versions, Sony RealShot Manager V4 introduces Intelligent Object Detection (IOD) and Intelligent Motion Detection (IMD).  Up to six filters can be configured and set to trigger alarms or perform a variety of other actions, such as locking doors or turning on lights. Active intelligence means crucial events aren't missed - for example, a suspicious package being left unattended or movement outside of expected patterns.  And when an alarm is triggered, an on-screen box appears around the suspicious object or person - making it immediately obvious what has caused the alert situation.  These new features have the added bonus of minimising false alarms conventionally triggered by simple repetitive movements. When combined with the latest range of intelligent Sony surveillance cameras and storage devices, your network will offer state-of-the-art proactive performance. Features include: Smart Monitoring with Intelligent Motion and Object Detection Filters "Hot Spot" Monitoring and Dual Monitor support Customised layouts and intuitive user-friendly GUI "Tour" function Camera PTZ control Privacy masking function Audio support Intelligent video motion filter search Easy and quick searching of recorded images Playback while recording Simultaneous playback Flexible recording AVI file support User privileges Application Programming Interface (API)

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D-Link DCS-100 – a comprehensive surveillance software that manages up to 32 network cameras
D-Link DCS-100 – a comprehensive surveillance software that manages up to 32 network cameras

D-ViewCam is a comprehensive network camera surveillance software designed for SOHO, or SMB users. It centrally manages up to 32 network cameras and is compatible with current D-Link network cameras and video servers. This software offers digital monitoring and recording of video, audio, and events for use in various security applications. Furthermore, this easy-to-use surveillance software provides users with a wide array of features, including video recording, playback, and live view. Live Monitoring & centralised management D-ViewCam is a comprehensive surveillance system designed to centrally manage up to 32 network cameras, while displaying real-time information. Map Mode allows you to create maps based on camera location and orientation, and the Device Tree lists all the cameras connected to the interface for easy viewing. Additional features such as auto-patrol, rotate, zoom, and focus provide users with optimal control over their video surveillance. Video Recording & Playback D-ViewCam offers scheduled, motion and manual recording options to meet specific user demands. Recorded files can be searched according to video type or selected within the user interface for playback, editing, or AVI /ASF file conversion. Event Action configuration Event Action provides enhanced surveillance and security by detecting events from smoke detectors, magnetic door sensors, emergency buttons, cameras, card readers, or other I/O devices. Start by connecting any of these devices to the I/O connector of a compatible D-Link network camera. When an event occurs, a notification is immediately sent to D-ViewCam. D-ViewCam then notifies you either by e-mail or an audio alert. Video & System Database Backup The D-ViewCam Playback function allows users to load and play a recorded file on a Windows PCs. D-ViewCam allows users to monitor a live feed on one computer while watching a recorded file on another. D-ViewCam also provides a utility (DB-Tool) to reconstruct, repair or relocate the databases in a local drive or external drive. It also supports the import/export of configuration files - enabling users to synchronise surveillance settings across devices.

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