Almost 50 percent of NYC subway cameras don't work
This is New York and not some small random city in the world !
Lack of Video Slows Hunt for a Killer in the Subway
While there were some conflicting witness accounts, the police believe the man who fatally stabbed two others with a knife during a subway brawl early Sunday morning fled the train at the Christopher Street station.
Ruth Fremson/The New York Times
There are no cameras in the Christopher Street station, where the police believe a killer fled.
In an era of heightened security, when it seems as if virtually every step one takes in Lower Manhattan is captured on hidden camera
somewhere, subway surveillance cameras might well have recorded the man
leaving the station.
Except for one problem: the Christopher Street station has no cameras.
Moreover, nearly half of the subway system’s 4,313 security cameras that have been installed — in stations and tunnels throughout the
system — do not work, because of either shoddy software or construction
problems, say officials with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates the city’s bus, subway and train system.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/30/nyregion/30subway.html
Can you talk about how one can fix this problem?
Does it need a fix? How can one use exiting cameras and infrastructure and upgrade with less money?
http://www.gobeyondsecurity.com/forum/topics/almost-50-percent-of-nyc
Friday, April 2, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
enVigil for Retail shops
enVigil for Retail shops
Retail shops have unique needs as many retail shop owners will have multiple locations to run and with limited management band width. Since the profit of any retail store is directly related to loss prevention, less theft from outside and inside elements.
enVigil CCTV ( Video Server) operates on regular bandwidth. Even using a data card ( Verizon or Reliance) one can access 32 channels live with smooth viewing experience offered by enVigil's bandwidth adaptablity feature. Using enVigil CCTV it is easy to access multiple locations from anywhere, anytime. Just upgrade your old DVR system to enVigil (reuse existing wiring,cameras) & make your CCTV system Modern & full featured. You get real time pre set SMS & email Alerts & capability to access property by iPhone, Blackberry or PDA real time. View Forensic Recording remotely & fully manage enVigil CCTV remotely. You can use enVigil CCTV (video server) to access your property, location for security & also go beyond security to monitor business processes & staff resulting in increased profits. enVigil transfers all Video Data over VPN ( virtual Private network) securely while traveling over Internet so nobody can snoop in your property. Large 2 TB storage can be built in the system, add extended storage via Networked Attached Storage ( NAS).Fully networked compact enVigil CCTVs users can access from LAN, WAN, Mobile Phones
enVigil will take care of following issues for any retail shop.
Do you have more than one business locations to monitor?
Do you Worry about you business when you are away from it?
Do you have multiple tasks to manage every day?
Do you spend more time in traveling, energy and money from one location to another?
Do you have any parking or outside areas that you need to monitor?
Do you have storage areas that need to be monitored?
Do you need more storage for forensic analysis? Do you need to access that remotely?
Where is your Point of Sale area? Do you feel need to monitor that?
Do you want to access the store remotely with less bandwidth and do not want to spend on dedicated connections.
enVigil Goes Beyond Security and helps you increase your profits.
enVigil provides many features that can help not just in security but improve
the business processes.
enVigil will allow you to monitor the sales team's performance, customer care and help you train your sales team and such improve your bottom line.
Improved image to your customers – The presence of a security system shows your customers that you care about their customer safety and security and can improve their shopping experience.
Monitor POS to avoid wrong claims from the customers
Monitor parking areas to avoid liability from the customers
Remotely monitor your business and increase your profits by reduced theft and better employee performance.
enVigil allows you to define the Private and shared cameras which are only available to administrator making the systems more suitable to your practical needs!
contact@cradle.com
http://www.cradle.com
Retail shops have unique needs as many retail shop owners will have multiple locations to run and with limited management band width. Since the profit of any retail store is directly related to loss prevention, less theft from outside and inside elements.
enVigil CCTV ( Video Server) operates on regular bandwidth. Even using a data card ( Verizon or Reliance) one can access 32 channels live with smooth viewing experience offered by enVigil's bandwidth adaptablity feature. Using enVigil CCTV it is easy to access multiple locations from anywhere, anytime. Just upgrade your old DVR system to enVigil (reuse existing wiring,cameras) & make your CCTV system Modern & full featured. You get real time pre set SMS & email Alerts & capability to access property by iPhone, Blackberry or PDA real time. View Forensic Recording remotely & fully manage enVigil CCTV remotely. You can use enVigil CCTV (video server) to access your property, location for security & also go beyond security to monitor business processes & staff resulting in increased profits. enVigil transfers all Video Data over VPN ( virtual Private network) securely while traveling over Internet so nobody can snoop in your property. Large 2 TB storage can be built in the system, add extended storage via Networked Attached Storage ( NAS).Fully networked compact enVigil CCTVs users can access from LAN, WAN, Mobile Phones
enVigil will take care of following issues for any retail shop.
Do you have more than one business locations to monitor?
Do you Worry about you business when you are away from it?
Do you have multiple tasks to manage every day?
Do you spend more time in traveling, energy and money from one location to another?
Do you have any parking or outside areas that you need to monitor?
Do you have storage areas that need to be monitored?
Do you need more storage for forensic analysis? Do you need to access that remotely?
Where is your Point of Sale area? Do you feel need to monitor that?
Do you want to access the store remotely with less bandwidth and do not want to spend on dedicated connections.
enVigil Goes Beyond Security and helps you increase your profits.
enVigil provides many features that can help not just in security but improve
the business processes.
enVigil will allow you to monitor the sales team's performance, customer care and help you train your sales team and such improve your bottom line.
Improved image to your customers – The presence of a security system shows your customers that you care about their customer safety and security and can improve their shopping experience.
Monitor POS to avoid wrong claims from the customers
Monitor parking areas to avoid liability from the customers
Remotely monitor your business and increase your profits by reduced theft and better employee performance.
enVigil allows you to define the Private and shared cameras which are only available to administrator making the systems more suitable to your practical needs!
contact@cradle.com
http://www.cradle.com
enVigil for Hotels provides a unique solution
Convert your Analog System into IP based system
No need to discard existing cameras and wiring !
enVigil Networked Video Server ( CCTV) Solution
Linux based server, Java based client, simultaneous local and remote viewing and archiving, built in VPN, automated detection of video loss or tampering, sensor integration, PDA phone support, video analytics and
ability to centrally administer distributed multi-location video
Surveillance system "enVigil"
enVigil CCTV ( Video Server) operates on regular bandwidth. Even using a data card ( Verizon or Reliance) one can access 32 channels live with smooth
viewing experience offered by enVigil's bandwidth adaptablity feature.
Using enVigil CCTV it is easy to access multiple locations from
anywhere, anytime. Just upgrade your old DVR system to enVigil (reuse
existing wiring,cameras) & make your CCTV system Modern & full
featured. You get real time pre set SMS & email Alerts &
capability to access property by iPhone, Blackberry or PDA real time.
View Forensic Recording remotely & fully manage enVigil CCTV
remotely. You can use enVigil CCTV (video server) to access your
property, location for security & also go beyond security to
monitor business processes & staff resulting in increased profits.
enVigil transfers all Video Data over VPN ( virtual Private network)
securely while traveling over Internet so nobody can snoop in your
property. Large 2 TB storage can be built in the system, add extended
storage via Networked Attached Storage ( NAS).
Fully networked compact enVigil CCTVs users can access from LAN, WAN, Mobile Phones.
* Designed to survive disasters & malicious attacks
Surveillance system continues to operate even if control room is destroyed. Compact size video servers distributed throughout the facility. Full access
from desktop, laptop and PDA mobile phones.
* End to end secure encrypted communication
Built in VPN for secure encrypted communication over LAN and WAN. Multi level password protection and user verification.
* Complete Multi-location Remote Surveillance Solution
High quality live remote monitoring using LAN, WAN, WiFi, WiMax networks, and GSM and CDMA wireless broadband available from cell phone
operators.
* Automated diagnostics to prevent down time
Supports 24 X 7 X 365 days operation. Automated self diagnostics of video servers, cameras and storage. The central monitoring server reports
un-intended shutdown of enVigil system.
* Integrated sophisticated video analytics
Object left behind, face capture, loitering detection, intrusion detection, wrong way entry etc. Distributed sensor integration (fire alarm sensor,
temperature sensor, water sensor)
* Delivering alerts and alarms through SMS and Emails
* Multi-tier storage and continuous remote archiving for data protection
* Rugged Hardware with Linux operating system
* US based technology and US and India based Engineering and support center
enVigil DataSheet
DataSheet
contact@cradle.com
http://www.cradle.com
No need to discard existing cameras and wiring !
enVigil Networked Video Server ( CCTV) Solution
Linux based server, Java based client, simultaneous local and remote viewing and archiving, built in VPN, automated detection of video loss or tampering, sensor integration, PDA phone support, video analytics and
ability to centrally administer distributed multi-location video
Surveillance system "enVigil"
enVigil CCTV ( Video Server) operates on regular bandwidth. Even using a data card ( Verizon or Reliance) one can access 32 channels live with smooth
viewing experience offered by enVigil's bandwidth adaptablity feature.
Using enVigil CCTV it is easy to access multiple locations from
anywhere, anytime. Just upgrade your old DVR system to enVigil (reuse
existing wiring,cameras) & make your CCTV system Modern & full
featured. You get real time pre set SMS & email Alerts &
capability to access property by iPhone, Blackberry or PDA real time.
View Forensic Recording remotely & fully manage enVigil CCTV
remotely. You can use enVigil CCTV (video server) to access your
property, location for security & also go beyond security to
monitor business processes & staff resulting in increased profits.
enVigil transfers all Video Data over VPN ( virtual Private network)
securely while traveling over Internet so nobody can snoop in your
property. Large 2 TB storage can be built in the system, add extended
storage via Networked Attached Storage ( NAS).
Fully networked compact enVigil CCTVs users can access from LAN, WAN, Mobile Phones.
* Designed to survive disasters & malicious attacks
Surveillance system continues to operate even if control room is destroyed. Compact size video servers distributed throughout the facility. Full access
from desktop, laptop and PDA mobile phones.
* End to end secure encrypted communication
Built in VPN for secure encrypted communication over LAN and WAN. Multi level password protection and user verification.
* Complete Multi-location Remote Surveillance Solution
High quality live remote monitoring using LAN, WAN, WiFi, WiMax networks, and GSM and CDMA wireless broadband available from cell phone
operators.
* Automated diagnostics to prevent down time
Supports 24 X 7 X 365 days operation. Automated self diagnostics of video servers, cameras and storage. The central monitoring server reports
un-intended shutdown of enVigil system.
* Integrated sophisticated video analytics
Object left behind, face capture, loitering detection, intrusion detection, wrong way entry etc. Distributed sensor integration (fire alarm sensor,
temperature sensor, water sensor)
* Delivering alerts and alarms through SMS and Emails
* Multi-tier storage and continuous remote archiving for data protection
* Rugged Hardware with Linux operating system
* US based technology and US and India based Engineering and support center
enVigil DataSheet
DataSheet
contact@cradle.com
http://www.cradle.com
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Retail Survey Shows Crime Increases Tied to Economy: Is this the time to add security?
Retail Survey Shows Crime Increases Tied to Economy:
Is this the time to add security?
-The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) today released the Current Crime Trends Survey, revealing evidence that crimes against retailers are trending upward in correlation with the down economy.
The survey examines the observations from 52 of the largest and fastest growing retailers in the US, ranging from grocery, drugstore, and mass merchant to specialty apparel, electronics and appliances, and fabric and craft retail. Focusing on the time period associated with the current economic downturn, the survey seeks to identify corresponding trends in unlawful activity.
The report concludes that crimes of opportunity as well as more sophisticated organized retail crime (ORC) are on the rise across all retail segments.
Key findings include:
84% report an increase in theft/amateur shoplifting
76% report an increase in financial fraud
80% report increases in organized retail crime
77% of specialty retailers report increases in ORC
If you need a security system for your retail shop and also can view your shop remotely live or also view recorded video on regular bandwidth then contact us
contact@cradle.com
Is this the time to add security?
-The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) today released the Current Crime Trends Survey, revealing evidence that crimes against retailers are trending upward in correlation with the down economy.
The survey examines the observations from 52 of the largest and fastest growing retailers in the US, ranging from grocery, drugstore, and mass merchant to specialty apparel, electronics and appliances, and fabric and craft retail. Focusing on the time period associated with the current economic downturn, the survey seeks to identify corresponding trends in unlawful activity.
The report concludes that crimes of opportunity as well as more sophisticated organized retail crime (ORC) are on the rise across all retail segments.
Key findings include:
84% report an increase in theft/amateur shoplifting
76% report an increase in financial fraud
80% report increases in organized retail crime
77% of specialty retailers report increases in ORC
If you need a security system for your retail shop and also can view your shop remotely live or also view recorded video on regular bandwidth then contact us
contact@cradle.com
Monday, January 4, 2010
Is frame rate important for 24/7 monitoring and surveillance
Is frame rate important for 24/7 monitoring and surveillance
Looking at all these IP cameras and VMS software and finding out that because of either network bandwidth or storage capacity or both, frame rate is frequently capped at 7.5 or 10 or 15 fps, I sometimes wonder:
1) Does frame rate really matter.... Who really needs 30 fps full time 24/7?
2) What about operators used to analog CCTV. What is their perception when their console is converted to IP and now they monitor video at half the frame rate they did before
3) What are the benefit of full frame rate video for, and who is ready to pay for it? .... City surveillance, port authority, airports, casinos, prisons?????
Looking at all these IP cameras and VMS software and finding out that because of either network bandwidth or storage capacity or both, frame rate is frequently capped at 7.5 or 10 or 15 fps, I sometimes wonder:
1) Does frame rate really matter.... Who really needs 30 fps full time 24/7?
2) What about operators used to analog CCTV. What is their perception when their console is converted to IP and now they monitor video at half the frame rate they did before
3) What are the benefit of full frame rate video for, and who is ready to pay for it? .... City surveillance, port authority, airports, casinos, prisons?????
Sunday, December 6, 2009
storage, bandwidth and access issues in security field
It makes sense to use a Networked Video Server that can use Analog Cameras and compress the maga data and make it digital and then send it across to the client. I would suggest to have a look at enVigil video server
The topic of this discussion is "Network Video Storage and Megapixel Camera Technology" not IP Camera's!
The reason people are so hooked on doing Camera based storage and analytics is due to the premise that IP is the solution for moving SD/HD Video between a Camera and a storage solution be it DVR, NVR, NAS. IP has severe bandwidth, QoS and cost per channel issues when trying to move realtime HD Video across a network.
D1/VGA Camera's are causing performance issues with 720p and 1080p having 4 to 8x more data, the problems of network design and infrastructure become even more apparent.
1) Centralised Video Storage and Image Analytics will ALWAYS be cheaper than Camera based storage and analytics due to Moore's Law.
2) IP transport between a Camera and DVR has limitations that are directly impacting Video quality in terms of both Frame rate and Compression, to meet bandwidth, QoS and cost per channel targets.
3) IP Video Transport is perfect for DVR to Client, as latency and packet loss is not a real issue when reviewing a single stream of Video for review.
4) IP has a hard distance limitation of 100M, and High Frame rate, High Quality HD Video will require GB Ethernet with Cat6 Cable. Distances beyond 100M require Repeater, Routers or Fibre Optic Convertors
The traditional DVR/Camera model with point to point Analogue DVR/Camera transport and IP based Client control and review still offers the best price/performance ratio in the market today. For 16 Camera or less systems with less than 4000 sq/ft, there is simply no need to incur extra costs for an IP Camera architecture, that a) Costs more b) Is harder to Install c) Slower Frame Rates d) Poor picture quality.
NTSC/PAL in D1 is successfully servicing 98% of the installed based and over 90% of new installations. HD Camera's represent less than 150K per year world wide and technologies such as HDcctv (www.highdefcctv.org) will embrace the proven SD DVR/Camera architecture and offer better, cheaper, faster and easier solutions for deploying HD CCTV systems to 85% plus of the market.
IP is great transport and when used correctly offers many benefits but other technologies such as SDi exist for a reason as they offer inherent advantages over IP for certain applications (Uncompressed, Realtime, QoS, Cost per Channel, Low Latency, Distance, Ease of Install). SDi in particular is the backbone of the Broadcast Industries move to HD Video and the investments being made in R&D are an order of magnitude higher than IP Video for CCTV.
SDi makes sense for Camera to DVR
IP makes sense for DVR to Client
www.cradle.com
The topic of this discussion is "Network Video Storage and Megapixel Camera Technology" not IP Camera's!
The reason people are so hooked on doing Camera based storage and analytics is due to the premise that IP is the solution for moving SD/HD Video between a Camera and a storage solution be it DVR, NVR, NAS. IP has severe bandwidth, QoS and cost per channel issues when trying to move realtime HD Video across a network.
D1/VGA Camera's are causing performance issues with 720p and 1080p having 4 to 8x more data, the problems of network design and infrastructure become even more apparent.
1) Centralised Video Storage and Image Analytics will ALWAYS be cheaper than Camera based storage and analytics due to Moore's Law.
2) IP transport between a Camera and DVR has limitations that are directly impacting Video quality in terms of both Frame rate and Compression, to meet bandwidth, QoS and cost per channel targets.
3) IP Video Transport is perfect for DVR to Client, as latency and packet loss is not a real issue when reviewing a single stream of Video for review.
4) IP has a hard distance limitation of 100M, and High Frame rate, High Quality HD Video will require GB Ethernet with Cat6 Cable. Distances beyond 100M require Repeater, Routers or Fibre Optic Convertors
The traditional DVR/Camera model with point to point Analogue DVR/Camera transport and IP based Client control and review still offers the best price/performance ratio in the market today. For 16 Camera or less systems with less than 4000 sq/ft, there is simply no need to incur extra costs for an IP Camera architecture, that a) Costs more b) Is harder to Install c) Slower Frame Rates d) Poor picture quality.
NTSC/PAL in D1 is successfully servicing 98% of the installed based and over 90% of new installations. HD Camera's represent less than 150K per year world wide and technologies such as HDcctv (www.highdefcctv.org) will embrace the proven SD DVR/Camera architecture and offer better, cheaper, faster and easier solutions for deploying HD CCTV systems to 85% plus of the market.
IP is great transport and when used correctly offers many benefits but other technologies such as SDi exist for a reason as they offer inherent advantages over IP for certain applications (Uncompressed, Realtime, QoS, Cost per Channel, Low Latency, Distance, Ease of Install). SDi in particular is the backbone of the Broadcast Industries move to HD Video and the investments being made in R&D are an order of magnitude higher than IP Video for CCTV.
SDi makes sense for Camera to DVR
IP makes sense for DVR to Client
www.cradle.com
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