21 Jul
CCTV Articles, i-502

The Mysterious WAC 314-55-083, aka the I-502 Security Camera Law

Ever since the citizens of the great state of Washington passed Initiative 502, there has been a constantly evolving code WA 314-55.  This code has all of the restrictions, safeguards, and regulations of the...

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18 Jul
Access Control

Designing Access Control

Determining the necessary equipment for building access can be confusing and one must decide if Access Control is the correct way to go.  I will point out what benefits an access control system will...

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08 Jul
Access Control

Access Control Demystified

If you've never worked with or around an access control system, it may seem like a complex convoluted nightmare of wiring, circuit boards, card readers, and rather confusing software.  In the text to follow,...

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07 Jul
CCTV Articles

How to Set Up a CCTV DVR

The first thing you should do when you get a CCTV DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is to make sure it's setup correctly. Before you can do this, you’ll need to make sure that you...

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02 Jul
CCTV Articles

Microsoft SenseCam – Improving Health Through the Use of Cameras

The continuous increases in trends of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic health conditions have public health officials desperately searching for alternative avenues that can assist with prevention efforts. There have been various changes...

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27 Jun
CCTV Articles

How to complement your CCTV security system with various accessories

Buying a CCTV security system is a big thing and should not be taken lightly. Knowing which DVR or NVR to purchase is vital, and knowing the cameras you need to do the job...

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27 Jun
CCTV Articles

Weather Affects Surveillance Cameras

Introduction As the years progress, so does our technology every year...non-stop. More and more people are beginning to install home security systems for their safety. Whether they are hard-wired from home's electric system, they protect...

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26 Jun
CCTV Articles

CCTV FAQ Part 2

Learning about our DVR’s can help you better understand them and allow you to do the more advanced functions, but first you need to learn the basics. Not just the basics but also things...

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24 Jun
CCTV Articles

Video Surveillance – Why is it important to have a CCTV system?

First thing to decide is what do you want to accomplish with your CCTV system. There are many reasons to consider a camera system, but what is your primary desire? If it...

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20 Jun
CCTV Articles

Big Brother is Watching You!

Have you ever had that feeling that someone’s is watching you? Chances are, you’re right!  If you often spend time in any major city, government building, bank, shopping center, airport, train station, port, and...

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19 Jun
CCTV Articles

What is an Access Control Smart Card?

Smart cards are generally a plastic card that has an embedded microchip and possibly a micro-processor. These chips can store data or process data. The data is usually associated with information and a value...

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17 Jun
CCTV Articles

How to use an IP camera to create a Time Lapse Video for a Web Page

There are many ways to utilize IP cameras. One great way is for HD Time Lapse Videos as they provide Megapixel resolution with stunning images such as the one above. I just recently received a...

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16 Jun
CCTV Articles

Automobile CCTV and Mobile Technology

The word “Mobile” comes from the word “Mobility” and it stands for the ability to go around with ease. The most common application on mobile technology to CCTV systems is the ability to...

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11 Jun
CCTV Articles

Preventing DVR Theft or Destruction

Would you like to know some of the best ways to prevent DVR theft or abuse? Well I'm going to try and help you out with that. Look at it this way, a break...

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10 Jun
CCTV Articles

CCTV and its Role in Education

The school bell rings and children rush outside eagerly, pushing to get through to the long-awaited freedom that each end of the day guarantees. Scattered papers and pencils are now the only things that...

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