Day: January 19, 2018

Arxys Software Orchestrated Storage, Arxys | Shield, is now a Milestone Certified Solution. The testing and documentation were carried out with Milestone XProtect, the world’s leading open platform IP video management software (VMS). The certification verifies the interoperability of the tested solution with the full line of Milestone XProtect VMS offerings and describes a proven solution to deliver confidence and security for specifying, implementing and operating it. Benchmark capabilities “The Milestone Solution Certification shows the Arxys | Shield – Prime delivered the highest HD camera counts (2,944 cameras) and the highest total camera throughput (3.6Gb/s) of any storage platform tested to date by Milestone Systems,” said Mike Tarras, Solutions Integration Engineer for Milestone Systems, “These were all high-performance tests, with the goal of finding the maximum number of cameras which the system could support, given the video stream profile that was used.” The aim of these tests was to simulate video surveillance scenarios similar to those seen in the corrections and detention vertical market. In this sector, high definition video resolutions are required, with regulation retention periods that can be 180 days to 2 years. Video frame rates also need to be sufficient to capture human movement (12-15fps is minimally acceptable). In addition, busy correctional facilities can have very high camera counts, and are often co-located with medical facilities, law enforcement and other high-security areas, which leads to increased demands on the system performance. By combining storage, compute, networking and virtualization on commodity hardware, Arxys orchestrates the complexity of disparate systems into an optimized solution. The Arxys | Shield – Prime provides highly available (HA) storage resources for both the Milestone live video and archive databases with no single point of failure and full HA failover, redundancy and double parity data protection. “Security professionals demand robust data security plus maximum throughput regardless of the number of cameras or frame rates,” said Andy Newbom, VP Marketing of Arxys, “Arxys clients can achieve the highest throughput and camera counts at a dramatically lower TCO.” Milestone certifications focus on testing a solution’s architecture, functionality, performance impact and usability.  

Uniview has recently launched new PTZ dome cameras IPC6322LR- X22-C and IPC6322SRX22P-C, which are named as Navigator. With outstanding performance and allweather design, Navigator refreshed the industry’s ability to provide cost effective products, and provided a brand new view for customers. Powerful engine Uniview has a rich experience on developing stepping motor due to several years of R&D accumulation. When designing Navigator, they chose a high quality and accurate stepping motor which is usually used in PTZ dome camera for high-end projects. The spin of Navigator is stable and smooth with out any mechanical jerk at 300 degrees per second which ensures that video is stable through all the time. Based on this motor, Navigator has strong performance of presetting. It has 1024 presets. The preset speed is up to 300 degrees per second, and the preset angle accuracy is within 0.1 degrees. These important presets can be easily configured as a patrol group and cruise promptly. All weather applicable In order to effectively reduce weather influence, Navigator is equipped with built-in fan and circle heater around window to remove snow or fog. Hence, image fidelity is guaranteed even under harsh environment. Outstanding design Outstanding design In addition, Navigator features 22X optical zoom with electronic image stabilizer for stable image at tilt range. It also has outstanding IR performance at ultra low light application. It has anti-reflection glass which can improve IR transmission by 8%, and the IR distance is up to 150m with car-grade LED. Navigator has a micro SD card slot, and using a SD card with up to 128GB storage space for edge storage, it can prevent unpredictable network connection breaks. It also supports IP66 and optional PoE power. Advanced software ability Except powerful hardware features, Navigator also support UNV Ultra 265 deep compression technology. Based on Hisilicon H.265 DSP and Uniview exclusive algorithm innovation, Ultra 265 helps produce high quality image but with less bit rate, and save more storage space. It also supports smart functions like crossing line detection, intrusion detection and face detection. If any abnormal behaviour was detected, it would trigger different configurable responses like outputting a signal to trigger a buzzer. Navigator is very suitable to both indoor and outdoor application and can be widely used in many scenarios such as schools, factories, buildings, gas stations, and natural spots and so on.  

VIVOTEK has recently launched its multi-adjustable sensor dome camera, the MA8391-ETV. Featuring four independent 3-megapixel CMOS sensors, the MA8391- ETV allows users to simultaneously view four different areas while occupying only a single IP address. This not only reduces the installation time and total number of cameras needed, but also reduces management effort and maintenance costs. Due to its unique and small design, the camera is perfect for surveillance of large areas such as parking lots and shopping malls, as well as for spaces like hallways intersections and building corners. Building on its strategy of ‘see more in smarter ways,’ VIVOTEK new MA8391-ETV is especially equipped with four independent sensors. Each sensor features 3-megapixel and a 2.8 to 8 millimeters lens with remotefocus capability, allowing clients to both monitor wide spaces and retain a clear view of all details with the zoom-in function. This versatility makes operators able to remotely tune the zoom and focus of each individual lens precisely, enabling full 360° coverage. Furthermore, it deploys SNV (supreme night visibility) technology and a removable IR-cut filter, making it a true professional day and night camera. With an IK10 and IP66-rated housing and -40°C to 55°C operating temperature range, the MA8391-ETV is able to withstand rain and dust, and is safeguarded against vandalism and tampering when deployed for outdoor surveillance. MA8391-ETV is the smallest of its type with a diameter of 21 centimeters but still packs a powerful punch.

With years of experience applying intelligent solutions in thousands of businesses around the world, Hikvision is set to make life easier for parking operators. With their state-of-the-art Smart Parking Management Solution, they masterfully improve the efficient management, security, and profitability objectives of parking operators. Effective access management For parking lots close to town centers or popular facilities, high customer flow during rush hours often creates parking entrance congestion. Effective parking safety and management are critical concerns here, especially in retail sectors. The Hikvision Smart Parking Management System applies the latest barrier technology, combining it with Hikvision’s industry-standard Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to ensure seamless, managed vehicular entrance and exit from parking lots. Fast vehicle identification and integrated barrier control software means queues are minimised, and greater vehicle flow can be handled to increase the productivity and efficiency of any parking site. Advanced Hikvision DarkFighter and True WDR imaging technologies are employed in the ANPR system, as well as optional IR or built-in white light LED lighting. These industry-leading technologies ensure the delivery of crisp and clear recognition and recording of every vehicle using a parking lot day and night. Efficient parking guidance Parking Guidance cameras in this robust solution automatically monitor the use of the car park along with the availability of spaces, 24 hours a day. More sophisticated and useful than the usual ‘Spaces available’ sign, the system actually highlights the available parking spaces to customers and guides them to those spaces upon arrival. This is achieved via parking guidance display screens at critical junctions within the car park, which display the number and location of available parking spaces. Additionally, a dynamic lighting indicator system directs customers to a specific space available. ‘Find My Car’ feature Creating additional value and an improving end-user experience in a parking lot, the Hikvision Smart Parking Management System includes a ‘Find My Car’ feature. When returning to the parking lot, drivers can use the Query Kiosk touchscreen. By simply entering their license plate number in full or in part, vehicles can be easily located on a schematic floor map, and the vehicle location displayed, along with the shortest and quickest route to the vehicle. Centralised parking management Day-to-day management, including remote barrier control, license plate access management, vehicle accidents and unauthorised parking, can now be achieved with Hikvision’s centralised parking management platform. Providing the information and tools essential to ensuring smooth parking lot operation, the Hikvision Smart Parking Management Solution employs a central management platform that enables operators to deploy manpower, monitor a comprehensive facility overview, and respond to planned and unplanned events quickly and efficiently. The system can provide invaluable statistical and analytical parking lot information, helping operators maximise their profitability and supplying status history, parking usage rates, parking vehicle flow, and much more. Integration into third-party systems such as ‘Find My Car’, indoor navigation and payment systems are all supported by an Open SDK framework, allowing system integrators to provide operators with a solution that works for them.