12
Nov
Using a surveillance camera to capture video footage of the license plates of vehicles that are entering and leaving an area has proven to be an effective way to have a record of the...
11
Nov
When it comes to some of the terminology in Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems, it can be very confusing and often times the terms sound very similar. I often have customers call me asking...
30
Oct
In today's world there are many ways to have access to any piece of electronics over the Internet; utilizing a phone, a computer or virtually any device connected to the...
25
Oct
The DVRs that we sell here at Techpro Security are user friendly and have a wide variety of features that allow you to customize them for the specific requirements of your installation....
24
Oct
Have you ever ran a red light and not been caught in the act? Well you might not be so lucky next time. Now we have this new thing called red light cameras. Well...
18
Oct
Covert or Overt?
When it comes to governmental, personal and commercial security, one might wonder, is it better to be Covert or Overt.
In other words is it better for a cop to sit hidden on...
30
Aug
Cell phones are no longer the portable convenience evolved from their wireless telephone counterparts. They too have evolved into Smart phones which have now commandeered their ranks amongst PC’s and tablets. Hard to imagine but today’s modern smartphone contains more computing power than all of the computers at NASA’s disposal back in 1969. The year the USA first landed on the moon with Apollo 11. Pretty mind blowing, huh? Though you probably won’t use your phone to control your own spacecraft or Mars Rover anytime in the near future, it will bring a world of other feasible functionality, like controlling your TV and turning on your household lights. With so many apps offering original ideas or redesigns of the way we operate. All for the sake of convenience, demand, and productivity; these apps are designed (for the most part) to increase efficiency on how we live or engage our products. With all the innovative app technology of today, are you making the most of what it offers? If so, what apps make your day to day life easier, fun, or profitable? Let me know, perhaps your findings will help others adopt (myself included) a new way of useful living. I’ll start it off….
30
Aug
Behind ever great innovative system, there lie the methods of transmission. So your verdict is in. You know what you want for your surveillance system and what it comprises of, but there may be an important factor that comes into play. An important detail that hasn’t received as much research or discern as the other components:
30
Aug
A Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is the heart to any standalone CCTV surveillance system. This is the device that your cameras are attached to and stores the visual data the cameras capture. Any recorder of quality will allow advance features such as:
24
Aug
The sole function of any surveillance system is the ability to capture and retain footage of the events that take place. Imagine all the times there never existed an instance to justify or the need for footage confirmation. Then the day comes when an occurrence takes place and you retreat back to your DVR to retrieve and review the footage. Imagine how insulting the feeling is to discover it wasn’t there. Weather your storage space was inadequate, a hard drive failed or a smart crook covered his tracks and took your recording device; this realization is nothing short of grim.
23
Aug
A special characteristic some network video devices possess is an integrated input & output ports. This incorporation allows for the communication and interaction of external devices, such as but not limited to:
14
Aug
Imagine you’re leaving work early and upon arriving home, surprise burglars who are making off with your prized possessions. They are just as equally surprised that, with-out a second thought, they pull the trigger and release the bullet that kills you. All because you got home early. This happens more often then you would think. Now you’re thinking, “How can I possibly protect myself from this?.” In order to do so, you have to learn about security and various ways security can prevent this from happening to you and your family. Security is a word that is widely used as a method to protect yourself from harm or harm to others. There are many different reasons you would want to protect yourself and your family from the various criminal acts that can occur in our world today. The information provided below will give some insight into different methods that can deter crime, those who would commit criminal acts, and grant you and your family with a means of protection from a nasty situation that an easily spin out of control.
14
Aug
An online based publication from Security Camera King by Michael Gallardo. This is our series of articles that bring you the interesting developments of technology and the science behind it. All the while reminiscing on nostalgic events, the indulgent in humor, and breaking free of the norm of topics. I hope everyone enjoys
14
Aug
Crime has become increasingly more digital. It is done with ease, almost unnoticeable, hard to trace and able to be done from anywhere. Pre-date main stream technology, if someone robbed a bank, all we had to do was simply turn our heads and look at those who were in the vicinity of the bank being robbed. Now that it can be done digitally, when someone robs a bank, it can be anyone on the face of the earth that has a computer and an internet connection. The thought of this is very disturbing.
14
Aug
A few months ago I was given the assignment to write at least one article each month related to CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) or the security camera industry that people might find interesting. This month I spent a lot of time deciding what I am going to write about. I kept saying to myself, how many of these articles can I write that someone would really find entertaining?