I'm gathering information for a story I'm working on regarding uses for CCTV systems--other than just security. I'd very much like to talk with professional installers and end users who are using camera systems for a variety of benefits--either instead of or in addition to security surveillance.
Those who care to chat with me direct because of the sensitive nature of their application are welcome to do so.
Thank you in advance.
Al Colombo
Nothing that I'm using but I noticed an ad the other day for a CCTV device for people with poor vision. Small camera, mounted on a bracket above a small moveable "table". A book or item is place on the "table" and a magnifided image is shown on a monitor. Also, "glasses" (more like a virtural video game head set) with small CCTV screens and miniture cameras to help visually impared.
Ridiculously over priced. Anywhere from $1700.00 for Black and white camera version to $2500 for color. The "glasses" were even higher.
Yeah, that's the ticket. Rip off the blind.
Quick, notify Bass, it sounds like a market he'd like.
Jim,
Thanks, I'll have to check it out. I look at a computer monitor so much that before it's over, I may be buying one of those systems you described :-). Thanks for the heads-up!
Al
Dear Al:
We use the AXIS communications LAN Cameras. They are used for security, but primarily to eliminate false alarms. If you are a security dealer or installer you are aware that the incidence of false alarms is driving the police forces, which respond to these alarms crazy. Everytime an alarm occurs we check the associated cameras to insure legitimate individuals are generating the alarm. In large office buildings we have reduced the false alarm incidence to zero. We can also perform walk throughs as an additional benefit for our customers. I believe these systems will replace the high costs associated with guard patrolling the facilities. You can view our on-line demo at: URL http://206.206.97.135:5801the passward is "acasdemo" Click the left hand mouse bullon and hold. You can then select the various video options. To view the archives click on "xterm" then type in "cd archive/cam1" Select any of the date archives to view the historical pictures. Good luck in your research. Contract me if you need further information.
Celso Lujan, President Lujan Software Services, Inc.
Although the subject of this particular story involves applications other than security, it's always good to have someone to talk to :-). I'll have to contact you when I'm doing a story that fits your situation. Thanks!
Al
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