2007 Product of the Year Finalists

Oct 11, 2007 12:22 PM

Thanks for voting for the 2007 New Product of the Year! Look for the winner to be announced in the December issue of Access Control & Security Systems.

3VR Security - 3VR Smart Recorder

Conventional surveillance systems capture vast amounts of video, but do nothing to organize it or help security professionals and provide information for investigations within it. 3VR Security Inc., the pioneer in Searchable Surveillance, provides a solution as the first video management system powered by a search engine with integrated video analytics. 3VR systems lower physical and operational costs while dramatically improving the effectiveness and efficiency of investigations for fraud, theft and other crimes.

Aiphone - JF Series Audio/Video Station

Keep locked doors locked! Aiphone has released the new JF Series, a quick and easy-to-install video intercom system. Both the JF Standard and JF Enhanced systems include door release and entrance monitoring. The JF Enhanced also features built-in picture memory to record visitors, a new voice memo feature to leave messages on the inside station and a new entrance message feature, which allows for pre-recorded messages to be played to visitors.

Armida Technologies - SecurityController

Armida Technologies’ SecurityController, utilizing industry-standard wireless technologies, combines a video encoder and server, serial controller, PTZ controller, an Ethernet switch supporting PoE and a wireless transceiver in one SNMP-manageable box, substantially reducing the cost and complexity of a CCTV system. The SecurityController securely transmits ultra-reliable streaming video without the packet loss found in most wireless video products. Even when up to 25 percent of the wireless video is lost or delayed, Armida’s Videlity software delivers flawless video.

ASSA ABLOY - Hi-O System

ASSA ABLOY’s open standard-based Hi-O system — Highly Intelligent Opening — connects electronic door components together over a controller area network (CAN), allowing them to communicate and monitor the health of the opening. Intelligence is built into each device instead of one centralized logic unit. Hi-O is a plug-and-play system, meaning each device is instantly recognized when plugged into the system – similar to a USB-device plugged into a computer. Every unit is connected with a four-wire cable.

AvaLAN Wireless - 900 MHz and 5.8 GHz Point-to-Multipoint Radios

AvaLAN’s 900 MHz and 5.8 GHz (pictured) Point-to-Multipoint Radios utilize narrow bandwidth and maximum FCC-legal power to produce the longest range wireless Ethernet links on the market today. AvaLAN technology can support hundreds of client devices site-wide and includes built-in frequency intelligence to provide robust immunity to interference. The 900 MHz Radios can penetrate through trees and building walls, and the 5.8 GHz Radios can reach distances of 30 miles, even in high-RF-noise environments.

Axis Communications - AXIS 233D Network Dome Camera

AXIS 233D is a network dome camera with progressive scan capabilities to present moving objects without blur. In addition, it sets new standards with a 35x optical zoom, wide dynamic range and outstanding mechanical precision and speed. The AXIS 233D is a day-and-night network dome camera designed for demanding security installations. Other features include electronic image stabilizing, image freezing between pre-set positions and e-flip to automatically rotate video 180 degrees.

Bosch Security Systems - AutoDome Modular Camera System

Bosch’s AutoDome Modular Camera System revolutionizes dome cameras, featuring interchangeable modules that allow users to quickly and cost-effectively swap components to enhance functionality, adapt to changes in an application or upgrade system features. No longer will users have to replace an entire camera system. AutoDome offers features including 36x of optical zoom and 12x of digital zoom, automated motion-tracking and TCP/IP connectivity for indoor and outdoor applications.

Fargo Electronics HDP5000 Printer/Encoder

The HDP5000 Card Printer/Encoder features Fargo’s patented high-definition printing technology for superior image quality and card durability. The HDP5000 features a modular design that can be upgraded in the factory or field. Modules available include dual-sided printing, dual-sided lamination, magnetic stripe and three types of smart card encoding. The HDP5000 has two-year printer and lifetime printhead warranties.

HID Global - Crescendo Smart Card

Crescendo is a single smart card that can be easily deployed for both logical and physical access control applications. Unlike other smart cards, Crescendo is supplied pre-initialized with the required on-card applications to support physical access control, Microsoft applications such as Windows Domain Log-On and secure Web access as well as a variety of security applications from third-party vendors including single sign-on, pre-boot authentication, disk encryption and digital signatures. Crescendo is the high performance, cost-effective solution for secure identity-related applications.

Imprivata - OneSign Physical/Logical

Imprivata OneSign Physical/Logical integrates network and building access to provide a single consolidated user identity for greater overall enterprise security and risk management. By centrally mapping an employee’s multiple corporate IT and physical security identities with their respective access policies and events, OneSign confirms an employee’s location, validates his or her identity, dynamically enforces and enables information access policy and reports in real-time all access events for quick and easy compliance with data privacy and protection regulations.

ioimage - ioibox trk1

The ioimage ioibox trk1 is an intelligent video encoder with built-in video analytics, using standard CCTV cameras for automated detection and tracking of intruders and other threats. Designed for the mass market, it offers high-end analytics at an affordable price. Supporting analog and IP solution architectures, the trk1 can operate stand-alone or as part of a networked installation. With out-of-the-box detection and an easy browser-based configuration, the trk1 can be up and running in under five minutes. Its robust analytics provide highly accurate and reliable detection for indoors and outdoors, even in harsh weather.

ioimage - ioicam mmp100dn

The ioimage ioicam mmp100dn is a 3-megapixel IP camera with built-in self-sustained video analytics that automatically detects and tracks intruders, vehicles and threats. It delivers surveillance automation, high-quality security usable images, autonomous electronic pan-tilt-zoom and unique dual window viewing in a picture-in-picture format. The mmp100dn is optimized to use the same bandwidth and resolution as traditional IP security cameras in leveraging the 3-megapixel sensor and 81x zoom for on-event threat magnification, displaying both dynamic close-up tracking and full-view simultaneously. This all-in-one camera reduces the number of cameras on-site, delivering better automated scene coverage with no moving parts.

Mobilisa - Defense ID m2500

Defense ID m2500 is a mobile ID verification system that instantly authenticates various forms of existing ID cards by comparing the cards’ electronically stored information to more than 140 databases. It is a ruggedized, handheld computer that scans and interprets 1D and 2D barcodes, magnetic stripes, RFID and OCR-B codes. It has an eight-hour battery life and works in extreme weather conditions, in a mobile or wireless mode. DEFENSE ID m2500 is recommended for entry control points.

ORSUS - Situator

Situator is a new, holistic approach to optimizing situation planning, response and analysis. Situator is the a comprehensive situation management software platform to unify management of the entire control room lifecycle for security, safety and emergency services where the risk of human error can lead to financial loss, injury and damage to public image. Situator creates an environment where technologies, people and actionable procedures are fused into a customizable unified control and management platform.

PCSC - Fault Tolerant FT Controller

The Fault Tolerant FT Controller is the next logical evolution for building security management. In the event of hardware or firmware failure, a redundant FT Controller automatically “takes over” the duties of the failed device. This enables a Fail-Safe solution without any degradation in operation. If communications fail, it automatically utilizes one of three optional communication ports, including wireless, to re-establish a secure link.

Pelco - Esprit Ti Thermal Imaging

Esprit Ti combines the power of an advanced thermal-imaging device with the precision of an Esprit Positioning System to create a completely integrated, single addressable thermal-imaging PTZ system. It allows security personnel to detect threats without the need for natural or artificial illumination, in all types of conditions including total darkness. From intruders to unauthorized vehicles, it’s almost impossible to escape the eye of Esprit Ti.

Privaris - plusID

The plusID universal personal security token from Privaris offers an entirely new approach to biometrics. plusID leverages a unique physical attribute - the fingerprint - to verify the identity of individuals seeking access to facilities and IT resources. Yet its built-in fingerprint reader, secure onboard storage and compatibility with existing access control systems eliminates the need to install biometric readers at every door and computer, offering enterprises and users a convenient path to heightened security.

SimonsVoss Technologies - Digital Mortise Cylinder 3061

The Digital Mortise Cylinder 3061 puts electronic access control into the mortise cylinder. Now you can remove the mechanical mortise cylinder from your Adams Rite aluminum storefront lock or Schlage L-Series Mortise Lock and replace it with a digital cylinder. This gives you control over who has access and when, and users can track that use for later reference. You can even remove access for a user without the user or their credential being present.

SISCO - FAST-PASS Mobile Identification Unit (MIU)

FAST-PASS MIU is a rugged, mobile, water-resistant identity management system designed to read Government ID, CAC, DL and passports, capture a photograph or biometric, and print ID passes, badges or wristbands in seconds. The MIU is ideal for emergency and tactical operations, allowing agencies to quickly credential, track and report on the status of an individual from a vessel, site, building or shelter, and search watch lists for undesirables, offenders or fraudulent identities.

VidSys - VidShield Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Platform 4.0

VidShield is an open-architecture PSIM platform that enables organizations to deploy an entire network of physical and virtual security and surveillance technologies and integrate them into a single seamless solution. Its open architecture integrates, manages and correlates massive amounts of data collected from any video source, as well as any detection, monitoring or control system, and hybrid architecture that utilizes both analog and digital technologies. Users can manage their entire surveillance network from a single console without the need to understand the underlying technology.

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