CCTV analysis could predict and prevent disasters
Story link: CCTV analysis could predict and prevent disasters by Lin Freestone
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has studied CCTV footage of disasters as it is believed that CCTV analysis could spot and warn of dangerous tensions to prevent them happening.
The team studied footage of the stampede on Saudi Arabia’s Jamarat Bridge during the Hajj of 2006 and found that crowds can experience sudden [...]
Fear of unrest boosts security system sales in Thailand
Story link: Fear of unrest boosts security system sales in Thailand by Lin Freestone
It has been predicted that demand for safety and security systems in Thailand is expected to grow over the next three years, driven by the fear of unrest. The value of safety and security systems in Thailand is set to grow by between 10% and 20% in 2008 to between 11 billion and 12 billion [...]
Tenders invited for CCTV installation in Hong Kong
Story link: Tenders invited for CCTV installation in Hong Kong by Lin Freestone
The Transport Department of Hong Kong has invited tenders for the installation of a digital Closed-Circuit Television System, with five-year maintenance services, to monitor the roads in Hong Kong.
The works include design, supply and implementation of a digital CCTV network comprising a central computer system, approximately 425 cameras and associated equipment, as well as civil [...]
Ipsotek V10 intelligent scene analysis wins Home Office approval
Story link: Ipsotek V10 intelligent scene analysis wins Home Office approval by Brian Turner
Ipsotek’s V10 intelligent scene analysis system is the latest in a line of security products to win approval from the UK Home Office.
Ipsotek’s V10 intelligent scene analysis system satisfied Home Office requirements as an i-LIDS approved secondary detection system for operational alert use in sterile zone monitoring
applications during testing as part of the i-LIDS (Image [...]
HomeCamera service allows mobile surveillance
Story link: HomeCamera service allows mobile surveillance by Brian Turner
Wireless Intellect Labs of Singapore has launched HomeCamera in the UK, a service that allows users to monitor video and images from their home via the internet.
The service is especially geared towards monitoring via mobile devices, such as 3G or WAP enabled mobile phones.
HomeCamera is billed as easy to use, with a user simply registering [...]
Edinburgh Council monitors traffic with SENKOADL lenses
Story link: Edinburgh Council monitors traffic with SENKOADL lenses by Jan Harris
Edinburgh City Council has deployed video equipment from SENKOADL, a US-based supplier of high quality CCTV lenses, to monitor traffic in the centre of Edinburgh.
The Council installed around 50 fixed focal length lenses from SENKOADL, mainly on traffic light poles at major roads leading in and out of the city.
The 2/3” format lenses are [...]
Delhi Metro stations to get CCTV cameras
Story link: Delhi Metro stations to get CCTV cameras by Lin Freestone
Delhi Metro is to have closed circuit cameras installed at all its Metro stations, in addition to those at its Line-2 underground stations. The move is aimed at making the mass transport system more secure for Delhi citizens, and also to aid post-incident investigation.
The process of fitting of the cameras has already begun. [...]
Use of CCTV lenses at ports on western seaboard of USA
Story link: Use of CCTV lenses at ports on western seaboard of USA by Lin Freestone
Rainbow CCTV, a US supplier of security products, has supplied fixed focal length lenses for cargo recognition at major harbours on the western seaboard of the United States.
Ports including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma and Seattle are using manual iris and dc auto-iris lenses from the California-based manufacturer in assemblies created by Rainbow’s [...]
Surveillance software in Southern China
Story link: Surveillance software in Southern China by Lin Freestone
China Public Security Technology, a provider of real-time geographic information system and software operating service in China, is to provide software that links to a minimum of 20,000 police surveillance cameras being installed along streets in southern China. China Security is a market leader in a quickly growing industry in China.
China Public is also creating [...]
Radvision enables surveillance via 3G phone
Story link: Radvision enables surveillance via 3G phone by Lin Freestone
Radvision, a provider of video network infrastructure and Cestel, a software company based in Spain, have together launched an innovative two-way home security and surveillance system.
The system enables a 3G mobile phone user to view their home and converse with anyone in the room via a Wi-fi enabled camera. The system is designed [...]
ID Technology wins contract for fifth year running
Story link: ID Technology wins contract for fifth year running by Lin Freestone
Specialist security company, ID Technology Group, was awarded the contract to keep a careful eye on some of the world’s most prestigious and sought-after antiques for the fifth year running. The valuable items, worth in excess of £500m, were on display at the 74th Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair in London.
The Manchester-based company [...]
Drivers face new CCTV fine challenge.
Story link: Drivers face new CCTV fine challenge. by David Masters
Drivers who enter the lanes designated for cyclists could find themselves being caught on CCTV and being presented with a £120 fine for their trouble. Plans that give local authorities even more powers to enforce traffic infringements are to be given the go ahead. This will see the introduction of CCTV systems dedicated to monitoring [...]
Data protection rules lifted for Police to tap road cameras
Story link: Data protection rules lifted for Police to tap road cameras by Jan Harris
Data protection rules have been temporarily lifted, to allow real-time data from the 1,500 congestion charge cameras in London, to be used by the Metropolitan Police.
Transport for London has been given permission for the bulk transfer of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) data to the police. The move is part of the strategy to [...]
Rainbow dome cameras monitor BP petrol stations in UK
Story link: Rainbow dome cameras monitor BP petrol stations in UK by Jan Harris
Cambridgeshire-based AGE Electrical Services has installed dome cameras from Rainbow at BP petrol station forecourts in the UK. AGE Electrical Services specialises in the installation of CCTV to the retail and petroleum industries.
The Rainbow HDCVF3DX 3.8~9.5mm vandal resistant colour dome cameras are intended for general surveillance of the premises and form part of BP’s wider [...]
North Lanarkshire Council secures CCTV award
Story link: North Lanarkshire Council secures CCTV award by Jan Harris
North Lanarkshire Council, in partnership with Ntl:Telewest Business and Controlware Communications, has won a national award for its CCTV project.
At the CCTV industry’s IFSEC awards the Council won Best New Project / Installation for innovation.
North Lanarkshire has one of the lowest crime rates in the country and CCTV has been used by the [...]
Sony launches new mini-dome cameras
Story link: Sony launches new mini-dome cameras by Jan Harris
Sony has extended its monitoring range with the launch of four new mini-dome analogue cameras - the SSC-CD45P, SSC-CD49P, SSC-CD75P and SSC77P.
The cameras benefit from a highly sensitive imager, which allows clear and detailed images to be captured in a range of environmental and light conditions.
They also feature the Sony-patented Ball-Joint Lens Mount [...]
Merseyside police test surveillance drone
Story link: Merseyside police test surveillance drone by Jan Harris
Merseyside Police have tested an airborne surveillance drone fitted with a closed-circuit TV camera which resembles a miniature helicopter.
The drone, which can be used to track criminals and record anti-social behaviour, can be operated by officers using a remote control and can record images from a height of 1,500 feet.
The images are available [...]
New laser device offers video alternative
Story link: New laser device offers video alternative by Jan Harris
Researchers at the US Department of Energys Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a surveillance technology suitable for use where video would be unacceptable.
The Laser-Based Item Monitoring System provides high-resolution monitoring but because it does not use video, confidentiality and personal privacy are maintained.
The system uses low-cost reflective tags placed on objects to map [...]
3rdi provides mobile phone-based security system
Story link: 3rdi provides mobile phone-based security system by Jan Harris
3rdi will demonstrate a mobile phone-based security system at IFSEC 2007, the security event to be held at Birmingham NEC, 21-24 May.
The system is based on a small interactive mobile phone camera which provides a cost-effective alternative to CCTV for the SME and domestic market.
Once the 3rdi security system is in position, users [...]
All Things Electronic extends range with spy cameras
Story link: All Things Electronic extends range with spy cameras by Jan Harris
Internet retailer All Things Electronic LLC has extended its range of surveillance products with the addition of spy cameras.
The company launched the new products in response to demand from customers.
The new range includes several covert models including a clock radio wireless surveillance camera system. A working clock radio conceals both the camera and [...]