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Comparison of Face Recognition, finger-vein, and Fingerprint Access Control Biometric readers are used instead of card readers to open a door. They identify a human characteristic, such as your face or fingerprint, and are much more secure than standard card credentials. Card credentials can be stolen, lost, or given to another person. This article compares ...
What is Inside the Apartment Intercom The latest lobby intercoms include a large touchscreen panel, intercom, camera, and wireless connections to the tenant's phones. This multi-tenant intercom system connects from the lobby intercom station to an app on each person's smartphone. This article reviews the apartment Intercon's state-of-the-art components making this a valuable and easy-to-install system for ...
How to Get the Best IP Camera and Door Access Systems Remember the old idiom that "you get what you pay for." We seem to learn this over and over again. We rarely get a real bargain, yet we always look for the best deal. This article provides guidance that helps ensure that you get ...
Intercoms can Enhance Access Control The receptionist was once the guardian of the gate. This person greeted guests, recorded the visitors, and determined who could enter. Unfortunately, there are far fewer receptionists doing this task. What is the best way to replace this function? Integrating door access control, intercoms, and IP camera systems provides similar ...
Covert IP Camera Systems for Law Enforcement and City Surveillance There are times that you want people to know that surveillance cameras are watching, but there are times you don't. The type of IP camera system depends on your objectives. Visible surveillance may provide a deterrent, while covert camera systems help catch the lawbreaker. This ...
How to Specify Your IP Camera Security System What do you do when your boss says, "We need an IP camera surveillance system?" Do you purchase the lowest-cost camera system? The purchasing process is not a simple task. If you get an inexpensive solution, you may get burned when the camera system doesn't do what ...
Security Q&A How can we make our lives safer? That's the critical question asked by all security personnel. How can we prevent dangerous people from entering our facilities? Can we reduce the crime at our schools? Can we quickly notify the police when danger threatens? These questions and others are on the top of our ...
The IP Camera Components An IP camera is a surveillance video camera that attaches to the network and is part of an IP Camera System. The cameras are an essential part of the physical security systems and are used in business, government, and educational institutions worldwide. Over the years, they have played a vital role ...
A Description of the Internal Components of IP Paging An IP Paging System is a set of network-attached audio devices that convert digital signals to audio. These network-attached speakers include amplification so that many people can hear the message. The system also includes software used for managing and controlling the audio. The IP Audio system ...
Description of the Components of the Access Control System Door access control is part of an overall security system that keeps our organizations safer. The access control system ensures that only registered people can enter the organization. It provides four essential functions: It identifies who can enter, determines what door a person can use Defines ...