Video cameras have come to be a big part of our lives with them being used so often in security systems both in our homes and our businesses. So, most of us know how powerful a technology this is. That is why it might be worthwhile to learn how exactly they work and what features they might provide you that you might not be aware of. Getting the maximum out of your video cameras is always a good idea since they are such a big investment to any individual or business.
The Benefit
If you can harness the power of your security cameras efficiently, you will be able to guarantee optimal safety for your business or your home. Having a good video camera in your surveillance system means that you are being proactive instead of being reactive as the cameras can often send signals if something compromises a specific area. Even if you do not catch someone in the act of breaking the law, you can always use your recorded footage later to catch the criminal or you may even be able to use it in the court of law.
Increasing Your Return On Investment From Security Cameras
Most modern video cameras can compute surprisingly large amounts of data without any problem whatsoever. It would be a shame to not use that computing power. You are, after all, paying to get the feature. That is why simply setting up a camera to passively record is such a waste. Yet so many people all around us are guilty of doing this. They think that simply setting up the camera will keep them secure. While it is true that having a camera is good for your security, it is also true that sometimes being reactive might cost you a lot. Therefore, a lot of people have started to take proactive steps when it comes to using their security camera.
The key to using cameras as an active asset instead of a passive asset is to use them for more than their basic task. In this scenario, it would be to use them for more than to simply record what is happening in the environment. How do you turn a passive asset into an active one? You could link your camera to an open platform that sends alarms if any motion is detected in a specific area. You could also use analytics to see how much foot traffic you get in a specific area. Not only that, depending on the kind of camera you have, but you will also be able to analyse what the busiest time of day is for your company, which direction people
usually move and how fast they move among other things.
Using an Open Platform For Video Analytics
A lot of people are not aware that they can link their cameras to open platform video management software (VMS). This allows the cameras to monitor and recognize cards when they enter a park; the way some companies use them is by lifting the barrier that stops cars from getting in. Advanced versions of this software can detect and read license plates and then decide what to do based on that.
If a facial recognition software is integrated with the VMS, then the camera can be used to analyse the face of employees. The camera identifies employees and matches their images in the existing database to match results. It is a very useful tool as you can simply designate specific employees to gain access to certain places and your camera can do all the hard work by merely getting the information from your database.
Video cameras have come a long way since they were first established in the surveillance industry and the technology keeps getting better and better. It is up to all of us to fully utilize what the technology can offer. Hopefully, this blog taught you a few ways to do that.
Installation
If you’re starting to think installing security systems will be the right security move for your business, contact Tecsec Security Solutions today. Our friendly team of experts can chat to you about your specific requirements and determine what is going to work best within your budget. With a proven track record for supporting the security needs of Perth businesses, you will be in safe hands with us.