Security & Safety Things announces winners of App Challenge for innovation in AI-enabled smart camera applications
2 September, 2020 — Security and Safety Things GmbH is pleased to announce the three winners of its App Challenge, a contest designed to promote the development of innovative applications for smart cameras in the retail, manufacturing and transportation sectors. The winning apps provided a variety of solutions to help these vertical markets overcome new challenges as a result of COVID-19 conditions.
Introducing the new Tyco Illustra Flex Multi-Sensor Camera
MILWAUKEE -(Sept. 2, 2020)Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart and sustainable buildings has further expanded its Tyco Illustra range with the launch of a new Flex multi-directional camera.
ONVIF Introduces Release Candidate for Profile D for Access Control Peripherals
SAN RAMON, Calif. – August 18, 2020. ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has published the Release Candidate for Profile D, a draft specification that covers interfaces for access control peripherals. This newest profile candidate is designed to provide ONVIF interoperability for peripheral devices such as locks, credential/biometric readers, PIN pads, license plate recognition cameras, door phones,…
App Challenge to add host of innovative solutions for retail, transportation and manufacturing sectors to Security & Safety Things Application Store
The App Challenge will result in 21 new apps running on the Security & Safety Things camera OS based on Android Open Source Project The three best applications, one in each category, will be chosen by a prominent jury and announced as winners in September All three winners will win a cash price of 10,000€ each and will get to showcase their…
Intelligent Video Analytics: How it Can Help Retailers Through Tough Economic Times
5 August, 2020 — Retailers around the globe are cautiously reopening their doors after facing perhaps the most challenging times in decades, while in some areas of the world the toughest times may still lie ahead. The short-term disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is clear, but its impact on the future of retail operations is yet to be seen. This uncertainty is creating unseen challenges for retailers, who are looking to make smart investments in technology that will not become obsolete once health and safety guidelines and restrictions lift.
Aiphone introduces IX-SOFT PC Master Station Software for flexible, transferable security
The IX-SOFT software transforms computers into intuitive, feature-rich intercom systems Redmond, Wash. – August 4, 2020 – Aiphone, the leading international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, is introducing its IX Series PC Master Station Software. The new IX-SOFT is capable of transforming any computer into a feature-rich intercom, with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface. This PC-based intercom solution is ideal…
Johnson Controls Launches Highly Accurate, Contactless Skin Temperature Scanning Solution
Milwaukee, July 27, 2020 –Johnson Controls, (NYSE:JCI) a global leader in creating smart buildings and helping reopen buildings as part of the ‘new normal’ today, announced the launch of its smart elevated skin temperature scanning solution, the Tyco Illustra Pro Thermal EST. A healthy and safe environment starts with a holistic approach that encompasses not only a building’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) infrastructure, but adds temperature screening among protocols including contact tracing, frictionless entry and exits, and the practice of social distancing.
ONVIF Streamlines, Expands Interoperability Work with Open Source Development
SAN RAMON, Calif. – July 15, 2020. ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announces it is implementing open source for its network interface specifications for physical security technology. The move will streamline administrative and collaborative processes while also leveraging the collective ingenuity of the global developer community. ONVIF interoperability specifications are already publicly available as open standards…
Security & Safety Things offers COVID-19 video analytics solutions for retailers
10 June, 2020 — Security & Safety Things GmbH (S&ST), together with its partners, is offering packages of smart security cameras and video analytic solutions designed to provide retailers with immediate solutions to practical challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 things you didn’t know security cameras could do
3 June, 2020 — As the world shifts to accommodate post COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, smart camera system capabilities will continue to grow in importance and demand. Wherever crowds of people come together, conventional video surveillance and human control reach their limits – especially when tasked with social distancing requirements and occupancy limitations.