An advantage of network based IP cameras is the ability to monitor a range of\u00a0business activities from:<\/p>\n
This can be done by customizing an IP\u00a0video management <\/a>system\u00a0using an application programming interface (API)\u00a0to integrate IP video into your other systems.\u00a0 This is a way\u00a0to further trigger alarms, recordings, and alerts by using information from other systems a business may be using such as:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Point of Sale refers to IP video in a retail setting.\u00a0 Merging a PoS system with a video managment systems allows you to:<\/p>\n In a retail setting questions or disagreements will arise.\u00a0 Integrating a Point of Sale system with IP video surveillance allows verification of what really happened.\u00a0 You can easily answer questions like what denominations of cash were handed over, who used a stolen credit card, or whether or not an employee is gving discounts to friends.<\/p>\n Automatic recordings can even\u00a0be triggered for every time the cash register drawer opens.<\/p>\n Access control systems\u00a0govern who is allowed in and out of\u00a0your facility.\u00a0\u00a0Combining this system with a video management system allows for visual verification of who is passing through your secured areas.<\/p>\n You’ll have video evidence when\u00a0 something like “tailgating” happens.\u00a0 This is when someone is trailing an employee and gains entry to an area without swiping a card.<\/p>\n Recording IP video at all doors will allow you to quickly identify who should or should not be in your building.\u00a0<\/p>\n Panasonic IP cameras<\/a> and network video recorders<\/a> (NVR) now have a limited facial detection system that automatically recognizes people stored in your database. You can read more about that here:<\/p>\n Panasonic built-in face detection intelligence<\/a><\/p>\n Building management systems control\u00a0HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) as well as security and fire alarm systems.<\/p>\n Coordinating a building managment system with an IP video management systems will you give you a single interface to monitor a facility.\u00a0 You can save energy and quickly respond to events.\u00a0 Some examples are:<\/p>\n In automated industrial systems malfunctions cost time and money.\u00a0 And if something goes wrong in a process that uses hazardous chemicals, IP video surveillance will let you see what’s happening witout endangering anyone.<\/p>\n From a single interface an operator can proactively monitor all aspects of a manufaturing process, including clean rooms,\u00a0or be alerted if malfunctions do arise.<\/p>\n Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags keep track of packages, luggage, pets, and are used in the EZPass toll system.\u00a0 Integrating an RFID\u00a0system with IP video surveillance gives visual documentation of where something has been, where it went, or if any damage occurred.<\/p>\n For more information on RFID systems, check out\u00a0this industry standard’s site at:\u00a0www.RFID.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" An advantage of network based IP cameras is the ability to monitor a range of\u00a0business activities from: Transactions Employee and customer behavior Monitor restricted access entry\/exits Manage your building’s\u00a0utilities and fire alarm system This can be done by customizing an IP\u00a0video management system\u00a0using an application programming interface (API)\u00a0to integrate IP video into your other systems.\u00a0… Continue reading \n
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