eSSL’s Biometric Attendance Device Installed in Police Stations Across Bangalore City:



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Punctuality has always been a major concern in any organization. No organizations would entertain late arrivals.  Being late throws you out of the loop, as you may miss important information.  In law enforcement careers also it is extremely vital. Within this profession, punctuality is a trait that is very valuable and tardiness is not tolerated.
In order to ensure punctuality among police personnel, Bangalore city police has installed eSSL’s biometric attendance system in 19 police stations across the city. According to City Police Commissioner Raghavendra Auradkar, in next to no time all the remaining 100 police stations would be equipped with our biometric attendance system.

Source: The Hindu

 

In an effort to kill two birds with one stone, the city police has introduced a biometric attendance system that would not only ensure punctuality among police personnel, but also keep a fool-proof check on anti-social elements.
As part of the first phase of the project, biometric devices have been installed in 19 police stations across the city. The remaining 100 police stations would soon be equipped with the biometric machines, said City Police Commissioner Raghavendra Auradkar.
Station House Officers (SHOs) of police stations have been instructed to ensure strict implementation of the procedure for police personnel as well as the anti-social elements listed in respective stations.
The biometric unit captures finger or thumb print of an individual and identifies that person from the database which will be stored in the bio-metrics. Personnel have to report for duty at the appointed time and any lapse will be dealt with stern action including deduction of wages and other benefits they are entitled to, he said.
Apart from this all the MOB (Modus operandi Bureau) card holders, history-sheeters (HS), rowdy sheeters (RS), ex-convicts residing in the jurisdictional police stations will be summoned and their personal data including finger prints will be fed in the system.
This would not only build a comprehensive database of anti-social elements, but also ensure they are constantly monitored, Mr. Auradkar said. The data stored in the biometrics would be monitored by the senior officers of the area on the regular basis for effective policing, the senior official added.
Each machine which cost around 80,000 per piece would be extended to all the police stations across the city in the next one year in phased manner, Mr. Auradkar said. 



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Video Surveillance at Airport Terminals:

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If you’re wondering who stands to benefit most from the exciting advancements being made in Video Surveillance Technology in recent years, look no further than the nearest major Airport. Airports have a lot to deal with when it comes to security. From facing the ever-present threat of terrorism, to enforcing strict rules and regulations, airport security personnel operate in a fast-paced environment that offers no room for mistakes. IP Surveillance Technology and new innovations in video analytics are helping to raise airport security to new heights.

Benefits of IP-Based Video Surveillance for Airport Terminals:

Combat terrorism – It’s an unfortunate fact that airports are targets for terrorist activity. For that reason, it’s vitally important that airports employ extremely strict security measures. Video surveillance systems play a key role in protecting against acts of terrorism. The proper system will provide authorities with invaluable tools in their efforts to maintain the highest possible levels of security.

Provide real-time surveillance to multiple departments – With IP surveillance enabling digital surveillance streams to travel over the internet, operators in various airport departments such as police, customs, fire and medic, baggage, and airport operations, can all monitor the video feeds from separate PC workstations.

Advanced video analytics – Intelligent cameras with built-in video analytics are beginning to play a significant role in airport security. These cameras utilize software algorithms to detect specific activities and scan for suspicious individuals. For instance, cameras with facial recognition technology work to help authorities find terrorist threats and marked individuals on government watch lists. Using behavioral recognition technology, cameras can be programmed to detect incidents such as left objects, congestion, reverse movement through checkpoints, and cars spending too much time parked in one spot outside of the building. With these features running through cameras themselves, the analytics operate in real-time.

Flexibility and scalability – IP video surveillance systems are scalable, meaning they can grow as needed, or as the airport grows. Additional cameras are easily connected to the network, and pre-existing analog cameras can even be incorporated into new systems by using digital encoders.

Digital storage – With IP surveillance, video footage is recorded and stored digitally, unlike analog systems which archive footage on clunky cassette tapes. This allows for an almost unlimited amount of storage, and also provides users with drastically enhanced search capabilities.

Remote access – IP-based surveillance systems send live video streams over the internet, where they can be viewed, along with archived footage, remotely from any PC with network access. This allows authorized users to monitor airport activities from off-site locations.

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Digital And Network Video Recorder (DVR and NVR)


NVRs (network video recorder) and DVRs (digital video recorder) are used to record, manage and store surveillance videos so that videos can be reviewed later.  These are available with a variety of software and hard drive sizes. Both NVR and DVR do the same job of saving and storing videos from surveillance. However DVR is used for analog camera and NVR is used for IP camera.

How DVR and NVR works?

DVR or digital Video Recorder is a consumer electronic device that records video in a digital format to a disk drive, USB flash drive, SD memory card or other local or networked mass storage device. Older systems would record video directly to tapes using a VCR; modern systems use DVRs to convert video files into digital formats, allowing you to store more videos. A digital video recorder configured for physical security applications record video signals from closed-circuit television cameras for detection and documentation purposes. Many are designed to record audio as well, whether at the camera or as a separate apparatus in an isolated area. DVRs have evolved into devices that are feature rich and provide options that exceed the simple task of recording video images that was previously done through VCRs. The DVR provides a convenient, if limited, replacement for the multiplexer + VCR combination and provides non-linear access to recorded material usually selected by camera ID, time and date. The consistency of quality of recorded material will in general be higher than that obtained with analogue tape although the actual quality achieved may or may not be better, depending on the compression algorithm and individual configuration.

NVR or Network Video Recorder is used when you have IP Cameras. The most obvious difference between the DVR and NVR is that whereas the DVR records from analogue streams provided from analogue cameras the NVR records video streams that have already been encoded at the cameras. This will typically be in either MPEG-4 or H.264 formats which have enjoyed widespread adoption in the CCTV industry as the compression technology of choice, due largely to their efficiency. These recording devices use the local network to send and receive data, and are ideal for remotely monitoring your surveillance system from your computer, smart phone, or tablet. Unlike its predecessor, the DVR, a NVR is not limited to be in the same area as your cameras cabling to one section. The unit can be placed virtually anywhere, it simply just needs to be on the same LAN network as the IP based cameras.

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Importance of Regular Maintenance of Access Control System

Today’s access control systems rely on modern technology to function at their highest capabilities, and there are numerous benefits that this technology can offer. However, without routine maintenance, all the technology in the world will be of little consequence. 

Preventive maintenance is the routine servicing of a door access system carried out on a scheduled basis to ensure that the system is running smoothly. This maintenance is a thorough check to prove that all components in the system are working as intended under the specifications and maintain the good performance as it was originally installed and commissioned. However, it is important as well as managing central system processes and maintain databases and other similar factors.        
Central systems maintain a database of those people that are used to control who is allowed access into what buildings or into specific areas within a building. It is critical to the operation of the system that this database remains current. Employees who leave the company must be deleted from the system to prevent them from gaining access later. If a facility’s functions move or if an employee’s responsibilities change, system administrators must make those modifications to the database.
With a large database in a system, sometimes it might be difficult to keep track of all the changes so there is a possibility that some changes may slip by. So companies should conduct regular reviews with department heads authorized in specified areas to make sure that all employees' information in the database is accurate and set to the proper level of access. Failing to perform any of these basic tasks presents a significant risk.

It is also important to regularly back up the database. If there is any system failure and information is lost, the backed up data can be reloaded to simplify the process and eliminate the need to assign staff to re-enter data for all employees. Back up should be done every month but those large companies that have a higher turnover are suggested a weekly backup to avoid any risk. In either case, it is an important way to prevent the loss of database information and keep a facility working properly.



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Biometrics at the banking sector





 


The main priority of every bank is to provide a safe and secure environment for their clients to perform online banking transactions. So far, the use of biometric authentication is not widespread in the banking sector, especially in many advanced countries. They use PINs, tokens and signatures as authentication measures for clients to access their accounts and other banking services. 

There are factors to consider before banks adopt biometric technology. Banks require a system that enables growth, manages cost and controls risk. Positive identification of employees and customers is a critical requirement for delivering on these success factors. Using biometrics can prevent crimes like Internet fraud, money laundering, and identity theft.

Installing biometric support within the core banking system, will enable banks to relate customers to their biometrics and validate the identity of a customer across multiple channels like in-branch, online and ATM Banking by enrolling customers’ biometrics at the time of account setup, loan application or at the time of cash withdrawal transaction and making it easier for customers to take full advantage of the bank’s offerings.

Biometric identification of employees secures access to applications and customer data.  This reduces the possibility of security breaches which can cost financial institutions millions of dollars and generate negative press. The main reasons for having a biometric authentication is that biometrics are traits of a person which can be hardly copied or shared thereby it becomes very difficult to forge the identity of a person and even can be recovered easily in case if it is lost.
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Surveillance Cameras at home



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The safety of your property is one of your primary concerns in life. Home security is of utmost importance to most house owners. At times you might not feel safe at your own homes. Crime just does not only take place at the streets. It happens in residential areas and even inside your homes.
How can you ensure the safety of your homes while you are asleep at night or while on travel? With the advancement of technology, you can now feel at ease without worrying for the safety of your home. Home security technologies like security alarms, spy cameras, wired and wireless security systems and other monitoring devices can help deter criminal activity in your house. This is an investment which you should go for and you won’t feel sorry for doing it on any given day.

Home security cameras are one of the most well-known gadgets that you can equip our home with. They are very easy to install. You can either install them on your own, but if you are unsure about installing them, you can seek help form a qualified technician. 

Home security cameras might not prevent burglars from breaking into your property, but it does offer you a particular level of peace, realizing everything going on inside your home and its premises are well recorded.

Installing a security camera in full view is a one way to ward off and discourage burglars as recordings can be submitted to a neighborhood security receiving station and monitored by authorities who can immediately respond to untoward incidents in your residential premise. Security cameras in full sight can also discourage robbers from pursuing the crime because home owners can use camera recordings as evidence of crime in court.

However, security cameras can only get hold of the identity and action of the burglars, but it cannot stop them from breaking into your home through unlocked doors and windows. Considering this in mind, the security cameras can always be backed up with security alarms and biometric lock devices.

With the abundance of affordable home security systems available, a safe home is something that is becoming a realistic goal. You should implement security cameras not only to protect your property and keep your family safe, but also to give yourself a peace of mind.
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Market for biometric banking and financial services to exceed $8B by 2020

Global Industry Analysts has announced the release of a new report on biometrics for banking and financial services markets, finding that the total market is set to exceed US$8 billion by 2020.
According to GIA, the market leading up to 2020 will be driven by an increased emphasis on protecting financial transactions from fraud and security breaches.
Findings from the report, Biometrics for Banking and Financial Services, include that Asia-Pacific represents the largest as well as the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 38% over the analysis period.
Though still in emerging stages, biometrics is increasingly finding application in financial services and banking institutions in various Asian countries. The technology is being used to enhance customer service and for identity verification and for preventing identity theft in financial transactions. GIA also finds that government efforts in emerging nations to bring uneducated masses into the banking community will additionally drive gains in the market.

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