Smart Video and Object Tracking by Rod Deluhery
OP911.NET tracks down the latest in video systems. We look at the latest in object tracking, motion detection, image processing and video management. As security cameras multiply, the ability for people to successfully monitor them declines. Commercial and public agencies are looking at... The video software already had set an alarm for him, and now he moves and takes the suspect, as the guard in the Oceanic area is the only one able to get him without serious disruption of the pleasantries at ToonLand.

Embedded DVR by Max Bellamy
In most surveillance operations using a DVR, the commonly used method is to link the DVR card to a computer containing the software. This has serious limitations in the event of a virus attack or power failure, because the surveillance system could be thrown off gear. ... With an alarm facility available, fast detection of any intrusion can be detected. ... In such a system, the storage device is often a replaceable hard disk drive. ... Specially developed embedded DVRs have in built features like impact resistance, shock & and vibration resistance are now found in trucks, school and city...

The Skinny on RFID by John Hanson
RFID is the abbreviation for Radio Frequency Identification. RFID is a method used to store and retrieve data using RFID transponders or tags. RFID tags have antennas that allow them to accept and respond to queries from the RFID transceiver. There are passive and active RFID tags. ... More recently, RFID tags have been used in automated tool booth systems like the E-ZPass system on the east coast. ... How it Works In order to understand the uses, and potential uses, of RFID technology, one must understand the RFID system.

Is Your Family Protected? by Tiffany Baron
When you think about Security, what do you think of? We all have one device or another to assist in keeping us safe. We have pad locks and security systems to safe guard our home, alarm systems to protect the equipment in our cars, parental controls on our cable TV and satellite accesses. ... This is the most effective way to defend you against hackers and avoid identity theft. ... 4. ... This will keep intruders out and create a fire wall. ... Control- This final step will create a peace of mind for you, with the knowledge that you can avoid potentially dangerous web sites.

Data Backup - Do You Have A Data Backup And Recovery Plan In Place? by Lee Morrell
Data backup is rarely a part of a home computer user’s or business IT administrator’s plans, we all say it will never happen to me or my company, but in reality we are just mentally preparing for the time we lose our data. Its like trying to stop smoking, we all know we should do it but will... My friend’s office was broken in twice in two nights, first time resulted in loss of desktop computers and totally trashed alarm system (some data loss), and second night was to take the servers along with the backup device and media!

Laptop Security -Where'd My Laptop Go? by Steve Freedman
Laptops are lovely. They are convenient, mobile, powerful and prestigious. They are also thief magnets. Over 400,000 laptops disappear each year, leaving their owners wondering where they went, what is happening with their data and what to do next. Some of the laptops are just lost – left in... If it is visible, you may lose your laptop AND have to pay for the damage to your car. ... Use the NTFS file system (assuming you are using XP). ... If you are running XP Pro, your can encrypt your data using EFS (Encrypting File System), so it will be totally unreadable without the decryption key.

Video Killed the Beautiful View by Joshua Levitt
"The sound brought our group to a stop; we turned around to see the ice mass collapse with a roar. A section of the glacier crumbled in the middle, and chunks of ice as big as rooms spilled out on the crater floor." A description given by adventurer Vince Keipper as he summitted the top of... Gartner also said that both the home and professional markets for secondary PCs will continue to see growth in the next several years, fueled by better computer performance, longer system life, and recent recycling legislation that gives companies a greater incentive to sell their used machines.