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Tips to Weatherproof Your Outdoor Wireless Camera in Extreme Conditions
By Carlos Hazbun | Cameras, PTZ, Security, Surveillance, Thermal Cameras | No Comments
Tips to Weatherproof Your Outdoor Wireless Camera in Extreme Conditions Security cameras improve commercial property protection. According to the Electronic Security Association (ESA), almost 60 percent of criminals consider the presence of cameras when selecting a target, and over 40 percent will choose other targets if they know they're being watched. This is good news for businesses, [...] More
Johnson’s Criteria for Thermal Camera Performance
By Carlos Hazbun | Surveillance, Thermal Cameras | No Comments
The Use of Johnson's Criteria for Thermal Camera Performance For over half a century, Johnson’s criteria — named for Army scientist John Johnson — have been used to evaluate the performance of visual tasks by users of night vision systems. Today, while others have improved on Johnson’s original criteria, they remain important for optimizing thermal camera setup. If your [...] More
Types of Security Cameras
By Carlos Hazbun | Cameras, CCTV, Mobile Surveillance, PTZ, Thermal Cameras | No Comments
Types of Security Cameras The foundation for a multilayered security plan for your property starts with the camera selection. Whether you're looking for mobile security cameras or a permanent installation, selecting the best camera for the application can make the difference between a blurry snapshot and a crystal-clear record of an incident. Using the wrong [...] More
How Thermal Security Cameras Help Protect Your Commercial Property
By Carlos Hazbun | Commercial Buildings, Commercial Security, Thermal Cameras, Video Surveillance | No Comments
How Thermal Security Cameras Help Protect Your Commercial Property The dark of night is the perfect camouflage for criminals looking to swipe valuable merchandise from commercial property. Auto dealerships, retail space, and construction sites are all vulnerable places when the sun goes down. Because of the increased chances of criminal activity, these commercial spaces ramp [...] More
The History of Thermal Imaging Cameras
By Carlos Hazbun | Security, Surveillance, Thermal Cameras | No Comments
The History of Thermal Imaging Cameras Thermal imaging goes all the way back to 1800 when infrared was discovered as a form of radiation beyond red light. While infrared technology has many uses it's most notable for thermal imaging cameras. A standard camera captures the light we can see with our eyes, but a thermal [...] More
Construction Site Surveillance: The Case for Verified Video
By Carlos Hazbun | Remote Monitoring, Security, Surveillance, Thermal Cameras, Video Surveillance, Virtual Guard | No Comments
Construction Site Surveillance: The Case for Verified Video Construction site theft comes with a massive price tag: As noted by Construction Executive, companies lose nearly $1 billion each year replacing stolen tools and heavy equipment. Improved security can help reduce this cost, but comes with a challenge: The size and scope of construction sites. While traditional [...] More
Buyers Guide: Security Cameras and Systems
By Carlos Hazbun | Cameras, CCTV, Mobile Surveillance, Monitoring, Security, Surveillance, Thermal Cameras | No Comments
Buyers Guide: Security Cameras and Systems Choosing the right construction security cameras and monitoring services can be tricky due to the array of options available and the technical complexity involved. This guide is designed to help take the tedium out of this very necessary decision. Here’s a guide to types of construction cameras and security systems, as well as [...] More
Thermal Cameras for Fire Prevention and Detection
By Carlos Hazbun | Builders Risk, Construction Site Security, Fire Detection, Thermal Cameras | No Comments
Using Thermal Cameras for Fire Prevention and Detection Thermal cameras might seem like technology from a futuristic science fiction movie, but they are a modern-day reality. When implemented properly, they let us see the world in a different way: highlighting sources of heat in a video image, regardless of lighting or other visual obstructions. Many [...] More
Parking Lot Security
By Carlos Hazbun | Business, Cameras, CCTV, Security, Thermal Cameras | No Comments
Security and Safety in Parking Lots Security measures should be taken at all different types of businesses, but different businesses require unique and customizable systems. For example, a popular museum needs high-level security equipment with heat sensors and trip wires (National Treasure, anyone?), whereas a small clothing boutique might only need video cameras and a […]
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Thermal Security Cameras Let You See the Invisible
By Carlos Hazbun | CCTV, Construction Site Security, Jobsite Security, Monitoring, Thermal Cameras | No Comments
Thermal Cameras Let You See the Invisible To see something on video, you need light, right? Well, not necessarily. While most of the time you will need light available in order to see what your security cameras are capturing, that isn’t the case when you employ thermal cameras. These cameras see temperature, so they are […]
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