Mobotix has developed the M16 EST thermal camera as a special thermal solution for the for zero-contact detection of temperature fluctuations of the body surface (EST: Elevated Surface Temperature). The M16 EST thermal camera complies with the specifications of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which enables and enforces its use and distribution in the United States.

According to Mobotix, the thermal solution precisely satisfies the requirements of the Covid-19 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the FDA’s enforcement policy for tele-thermographic systems. This means that the Mobotix M16 EST solution can be utilised by following FDA regulations for determining body temperature within the duration of the public health emergency that was declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Examples of suitable locations for this solution include, but are not limited to: healthcare facilities, schools, government institutions and retail environments.

Helping to contain the pandemic

The measurement system, which complies with FDA specifications, consists of two components, the Mobotix M16 EST thermal camera, and a black body radiator. The black body radiator is used to create an area with a reference temperature for the Mobotix M16 EST thermal camera.

Non-contact temperature detection is used primarily by healthcare professionals to screen and potentially identify (Covid-19) infected people. The thermal camera solution can be used in healthcare facilities or non-medical areas, such as airports or building access gates.

The Mobotix M16 EST thermal camera should only be used to record a single person’s temperature at a time. The distance between the person and the camera must be the same as the distance between the person and the blackbody radiator. The Mobotix M16 EST thermal camera measures the difference between the reference temperature of the calibrated blackbody radiator and the temperature of the hottest point within the measuring range of the uncovered face of a person. Usually, this is the inner canthus (tear duct) of the eye.

Formed in 1901, BSI was the world’s first National Standards Body. Representing UK interests at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the European Standards Organizations (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI), BSI aims help improve the quality and safety of products, services and systems by enabling the creation of standards and encouraging their use.

ISO/IEC 27701 is a privacy extension to the popular ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management and ISO/IEC 27002 Security Controls. As an international management system standard, it provides guidance on the protection of privacy, including how organizations should manage personal information, and assists in demonstrating compliance with privacy regulations around the world.

According to the certificate, Dahua Technology operates a Privacy Information Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701:2019 for the registered scope that is planning, design and development of Dahua Technology’s security surveillance products and associated software platform (including DSS series and ICC series).

Mr. Liu Zhe, Vice President at BSI China, said: “Dahua Technology is the first enterprise in the global security industry that has acquired ISO/IEC 27701 certificate, and this fully demonstrates the company’s perspectiveness and continuous practices in data security and privacy protection.”

Genetec Inc has marked the beginning of 2021 with the opening of its 16th global office in Vienna, Austria. Ideally located to support the company’s expanding footprint in Central Europe and serve as a hub for the DACH region, the new headquarters in Vienna will support the company’s fast-growing R&D, regional sales and support teams.

With a multilingual staff representing eighteen nationalities, the Austria team brings a unique mix of different cultures and ideas. Following the acquisition of Austrian video analytics company Kiwisecurity, the Vienna-based R&D team will focus on multiple areas including privacy and video analytics solutions that enable customers to protect people’s privacy while increasing security and operational efficiency. A fast-growing company, Genetec continues to expand its DACH operation and is actively recruiting talented individuals to join the team throughout that region.

“The new Vienna offices will give us the perfect platform to continue expanding our footprint into Central Europe and sustain the continued year-on-year growth we have achieved in Europe and the rest of the world,” said Cyrille Becker, General Manager for Europe, at Genetec Inc. “While right now everyone is safely working from home, our new offices will be there to support our long-term growth strategy and better meet the needs of our channel partners, end users, and prospects in the region.”

Secure Connectivity Providers, CSL, have announced a new partnership with Optex bringing 4G secured connection to the Visual Monitoring solution.

The award-winning Intelligent Visual Monitoring Solution from Optex is designed as a cost-effective solution that adds video to a monitored alarm system. It consists of an IP device, The Bridge, which links sensors or panic buttons to ONVIF cameras, mapping the detection zones to the right cameras and a cloud-based gated portal which is then connected to the ARC.

To ensure The Bridge is always working it needs to be connected. The CSL Router provides secure, reliable and rapidly deployable 4G connectivity, ensuring an always-on service to guarantee The Bridge’s resilience. For all sites where it is critical to ensure continuous operation, Optex recommend their customers to have redundancy and include CSL’s award-winning solution. Optex can be used with all variants within the CSL Router range including the 4G only or 4G back-up options. Both send data via 4G, providing an instant, encrypted connection to the internet on sites where wired broadband is unavailable, impractical or slow. The 4G back-up option upgrades the existing broadband service to a private network and provides a reliable failover business solution if your wired broadband goes down. Dual SIM options are available for further redundancy and the autonomous nature of the CSL Router makes it ideal for rural installations where no wired broadband is available or installations that require a dedicated, independent connection.

Optex’s Sales Director, Ben Linklater, added: “Connectivity is fundamental for the good functioning of our Visual Monitoring solution. Security is also key, and a lot of development work went into making sure the communication between The Bridge and the Cloud is secure. Connecting The Bridge to a CSL 4G Router ensures those two critical requirements are always met – a guarantee of constant connectivity as well as an independent and encrypted connection to the internet”.

A landmark global distribution deal between Anixter and Quanika opens a one-stop-shop supply route for major integration projects, making it easier to incorporate best-in-class Axis and Milestone video tech with Quanika’s access control and visitor management software, and it allows off-the-shelf integration with a wide range of third-party systems.

According to Quanika, the global distribution deal with Anixter streamlines delivery of major integration projects across private and public sector markets. ICT and security systems integrators can now purchase Quanika software direct from Anixter to integrate a full choice of vendor technologies, ensuring efficient procurement and giving them everything they need for project delivery.

Quanika software meets the security, safety, and operational demands of small to medium businesses through to corporate enterprise, government, and multi-site applications, enabling off-the-shelf integration with a wide range of vendor technologies and systems.

The addition of Quanika software to Anixter’s global product portfolio provides compelling options for systems integrator customers to deliver end-to-end security and safety integrated solutions,” said Phil Campbell, European Sales Director at Quanika. “With Quanika Enterprise, users are no longer constrained by having only a limited number of cameras and devices. For the first time Quanika allows integrators to scale up Axis Camera Station VMS to manage larger and multiple sites from a single user interface, while using powerful Milestone Xprotect functionality for facilities and specific channels where it’s needed most.”

Quanika’s solutions have been deployed at high profile sites across Europe, and the company has a growing reputation for being able to adapt its off-the-shelf software quickly, adding new integrations to meet site-specific challenges.

Assa Abloy Entrance Systems has announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LG Electronics Inc. (LG), the leading consumer Electronics Company for high-end display devices, home appliances, and multimedia goods for the development of a high-quality automatic sliding door equipped with LG’s Transparent OLED digital technology.

Under the MOU agreement, Assa Abloy Entrance Systems and LG will collaborate to provide an innovative, first-of-its-kind solution – a transparent OLED automatic sliding door. Combining LG’s industry-leading OLED display technology with Assa Abloy’s best-selling automatic sliding doors.

“It will not only provide convenient, touchless, and automated access,” says Mikael Carleson, President Pedestrian Door Solutions. “It will also present new opportunities for high-end retailers, commercial buildings, and enterprises to display advertisement, communication, and greetings to customers, visitors, or employees entering a building or area.”

The new Assa Abloy automated glass sliding doors have digital signage incorporated into the glazed door and will be able to project high definition images and videos. It will combine LG’s Transparent OLED signage (model 55EW5G) and Supersign Solution for integrated content management. By being far more transparent than similar LCD displays, the door will blend in seamlessly and naturally with its surroundings by reproducing accurate colours with exceptional brightness and high contrast. The product will also offer excellent durability and improved safety due to the robust design featuring tempered glass.

The latest report on the ANPR systems market to 2025 and including Covid-19 impact analysis, from Marketsandmarkets, predicts that the sector is expected to grow from USD 2.3 billion in 2020 to USD 3.8 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 10.0%. The researchers suggest there are several factors driving the market, such as the deployment of ANPR systems in security and surveillance, and traffic enforcement applications, infrastructure growth in emerging economies, increasing allocation of funds by various governments for ITS, and so on.

Fixed ANPR systems account for the largest share
Based on type, the ANPR system market has been divided into fixed, mobile, and portable. Fixed ANPR systems held the highest share in 2019. The market growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for fixed ANPR systems for various applications, such as traffic management and toll collection. Mobile ANPR systems are widely used in police and law enforcement agencies to ensure proper security and surveillance.

Traffic management dominates
On the basis of applications, the market is categorised into traffic management, law enforcement, electronic toll collection, parking management, and access control. The increasing adoption of vehicles and stringent government regulations for implementing electronic toll collection systems is driving the growth of the ANPR system market.

Europe leads the way
Europe held the largest share in the ANPR system market in 2019, according to the analysts. In Europe, ANPR systems are widely used for law enforcement applications. The increasing government initiatives pertaining to the adoption of ITS and the growing population in this region are driving the need for an efficient transportation system, which, in turn, is fuelling the growth of the ANPR system market. Some of the key companies named as being actively operating in the market are Kapsch Trafficcom, Conduent, Q-Free, Siemens, and Genetec.