Wireless surveillance systems

Oct 5
16:42

2007

Jay Moncliff

Jay Moncliff

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Surveillance is the close observation or monitoring of a person or a group and their behaviors.

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Wireless surveillance systems are a more sophisticated off shoot of surveillance systems. They are used in areas where fitted systems are not feasible. This is innovative technology at its best and most people have no idea about the extent to which this technology is pt to use. When a wireless enabled system is used,Wireless surveillance systems Articles a handheld device monitors the system from anywhere. Is very useful in places where the conditions do not allow for a fitted system

Wireless performance management systems make the user almost completely mobile. The persons using the device have a secure roaming access and the controls are real time. These handheld devices are linked to tablet personal computers to either upload or download the data as the case may be. These wireless surveillance systems are useful to the community as they can be installed at traffic signals or no parking zones to accurately videograpg driving offenders. The details of the license plate and driver of the vehicle can be accurately downloaded from the wireless device in the traffic police control room. These surveillance units can be also fitted in police cruiser to ensure safety for the officers and citizens alike.

Conditions in certain situations like cargo holds containing volatile material, tank levels of chemicals and other such potentially dangerous sites can be safely covered without any human intervention. Most of these surveillance units are used in more or less inaccessible places, which need to be monitored regularly. National Geographic and other wildlife enthusiasts have wonderful footage of the behavior of animals in their natural habitat by using a version of the wireless surveillance systems. The animals are unaware of the device and the cameras are triggered either by sensors or from a remote control unit. This way scientist can observe the animals for days on end by fitting the wireless surveillance systems in burrows, trees or any other suitable place.

Wireless surveillance systems are used in mines to track personnel and accurately identify the actual location in real time. It can notify first responders of safety shower activation, provide ‘man-down’ notification for emergency services and remote evacuation alarms. These devices also give physical security and are very cost effective when covering a large area. They can be further monitored by security personnel and extends the range of detection. Some of these wireless security systems are linked to motion detectors and come on only when appropriately triggered. The biggest advantage of this surveillance system is that it cost effectively connects people, systems and facilities.

Wireless surveillance systems have put the safety issue on the fast track by easily and cost effectively providing surveillance in even technically inaccessible areas of our lives. These devices have integrated safety into every aspect of our lives and cover our assets, our community and our institutions. It is incredible how far reaching it uses are put to and we feel safer for having these systems around.