Showing posts with label CCTV security. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CCTV security. Show all posts

Friday, February 4, 2011

Biometric Facial Recognition

Face recognition has been around as early as the 1960s  - in the beginning the systems were protected by patent rights, so not much advancements were noted. Later on, a huge amount of investments were pouring in on what seemed to be a promising venture. 

Until today, face recognition biometrics are still referred to as the "future of biometrics". A lot of progress was noted in the last years. The use of high-resolution 3D imaging, (coupled with the advancement in camera technology) with iris recognition and lighting control has shown marvelous results - as low as 0.01 false alarm in comparison to human face recognition (FRGC, 2006) Now, you would not have considered using humans as a benchmark had you been measuring fingerprint metrics, would you?

The fact of the matter is, that coupled with the CCTV technology, face recognition has shown disastrous results, based on recent US and UK researches. As for access control, face recognition can now be applied to commercial use only, with limited ability in providing security. Research is still under way. How much longer?

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

CCTV | CCTV Camera | CCTV Security | CCTV System | CCTV Surveillance

CCTV- When seeking a CCTV, you have to first understand what "CCTV" stands for. CCTV is the use of security cameras to transmit a signal to a set place, often used for security surveillance purposes.
First understand, "why" do you seek a CCTV?
CCTVs security camera systems have to fulfill and complement your need for security, a basic human need, as characterized by Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Thus, you need the CCTV system to be effective and operational. This takes a customized approach to the choice. Getting a high-tech, very expensive multi-functional system might be both a waste of resources, and too complex to operate. While the cheapest CCTV solution, might not offer the right resolution, angle or specs to serve your CCTV security needs.
Therefore, you need to be very careful "what" CCTV you are installing as well as "how" it is actually installed. In addition, when it comes to security, you might as well pay close attention to company continuity and after-sales service for your maintenance.
It takes both experience and knowledge to give a proper CCTV security solution. As the slogans launched by Zod Security goes "don't gamble with security" and "security systems are not allowed to fail". Entrust your decision to a CCTV expert, and given their strong stance in the CCTV security market, you might want to rely on firms like Zod Security.