What’s new in Windows 10?

What’s new in Windows 10?

The latest update of Windows 10 is full of new feature and security enhancements. You’ll get updates like these periodically as we make improvements based on feedback from the millions of people using Windows 10. This is part of our promise to continuously improve Windows—for free—for the supported lifetime of your device. So keep that input coming—and […]

License Plate Recognition Surveillance Cameras

License Plate Recognition Surveillance Cameras

License plate recognition, is a feature on some software that can detect, read, and store video of a car’s license plate. Used primarily in traffic monitoring in parking lots and gated security entrances, this allows the camera to capture a license plate number which is then compared to a database. How License Plate Recognition Works […]

Security Camera Glossary

Security Camera Glossary

Auto-Iris Lens With an auto-iris lens, the iris is controlled automatically to regulate the amount of light entering the camera. This is ideal for camera installations in outdoor locations, high-contrast situations, and areas where lighting conditions fluctuate. CCD Image Sensor A CCD image sensor is a light-sensitive image device available in many IP network cameras. […]

IP Video Surveillance

IP Video Surveillance

IP video technology provides flexible, scalable, and cost-effective surveillance solutions suitable for a wide range of industries and applications. With an IP-based video surveillance setup, users can monitor and record video remotely using an IP network as the system’s backbone. IP video installations can be deployed in any environment, and offer many benefits previously unavailable […]

An Introduction to Windows 10

An Introduction to Windows 10

Ready, set, Start menu The Start menu is back—and it’s more personal, more organized, and more fun than before. Select the Start button on the taskbar. You’ll find your most used apps on the left, the All apps list, and shortcuts to other locations on your PC, like File Explorer and Settings. Get apps, music, […]

Why is video compression important?

Why is video compression important?

H.264 compression – This is the best, most efficient way to compress your video files. It compresses the files by evaluating small groups of images together and removing duplicates. MJPEG compression – This format works by evaluating each frame of the video and compressing it. This is also referred to as motion JPEG, because it […]

Pure IP Access Technology: 10 Things You Need To Know

Pure IP Access Technology: 10 Things You Need To Know

  by Rob Lydic,  Vice President of Sales, ISONAS, Inc. IP technologies in the security industry are nearly ubiquitous today. End users and integrators have adopted and embraced IP cameras, building automation systems, wireless mesh networks, alarms, monitoring, and regularly view all of these technologies from the palm of their hand, on their smart phone. […]

An Innovative Use Of The ISONAS Access Control

An Innovative Use Of The ISONAS Access Control

  An Innovative Use Of The ISONAS Access Control:  Approached by hospital administrative officials, we were charged with the goal of using IP access control to secure a patients personal effects. They wanted a cost effective, efficient solution that included providing computerized logs of who and when effects are handled. We developed the following protocol […]