Monday, November 23rd, 2009 at
3:57 pm
Most of us today want to purchase used cars not just because they are helpful in saving a lot of money but they are easily available in good shape and condition as well. If you’re looking to purchase a used car then there are certain tips that you need to keep in mind so that you pick the best one. The very first thing would be your knowledge about cars, if you’re new in this market are purchasing a car for the very first time then it is important that you take along a professional or a person who is experienced in this field. He will help you in judging the best car because you don’t want to feel sorry soon after purchasing it.
You must know about the history of the car like the year in which it was manufactured, VIN, calculated user, model, country of assembly, the maker of the car, how much it has been used, etc. All these steps will help you in ensuring that you are purchasing a best used car. There are many more tips that you should keep in mind before purchasing a car like running a mobile auto check so that you can find out yourself what the seller is telling you and what he is hiding from you. For example, a salvaged car is rarely tagged so a buyer who is not much knowledgeable will feel embarrassed if he finds out that the car is not covered under any warranty after purchasing it.
Most of us assume that a used car may not be equally good in terms of mileage, comfort and life as compared to the new car but if you search and purchase a used car keeping different tips in mind then you can certainly purchase one that is more valued than a new car. Vehicle identification number lets you know about the particular model and the car unit and various experiences that the car had endured. VIN number is graved in different parts of the car so if any major part of the car has been ruined in the accident or has been stolen or replaced you will not be able to see the VIN number on that part. In such a case you should think twice before purchasing it unless the car is manufactured before 1981.
Once you identify the vehicle identification number now you can take the help of the companies that are specialized in auto check. Reporting the history of the car is actually tracking its history and information from its year, model unit, how many users have purchased it before you, engine check and odometer reading, how the car has been used or if it has been loaned, etc so that you gain complete satisfaction before purchasing it.
Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at
3:56 am
Video analytics is the practice of using computers to automatically identify things or areas of interest without having an operator to view the surveillance equipment. The most common areas of usage of Video Analytics are License plate recognition, people detection, and border and security violations. Video Analytics technology has a vast potential in the area of safety and security. The video analytics software uses computer processors running within a computer or on a fixed platform in the computer using video cameras and other specialized image recording and capturing equipment.
The software is integrated with Intelligent Video Systems. This technology can be used to assess the video contents and extract the relevant parts of the recording. Video analytics technology is used in LineUp, which is a facial recognition system. Lineup has been developed by Vigilant Video and is the ultimate tool in crime investigations. Lineup is compatible with existing CCTV systems. It uses artificial intelligence as a tool in video analytics security. LineUp stores events in a chronological and easy to access format that eliminates the need to search through hours of video surveillance tape.
LineUp provides real-time alerts via audio alarm, page, SMS, e-mail, etc The technology is also used in CamSmartz, which has been developed by Vigilant Video for Intrusion detection and Object classification. Parameters can be set up in CamSmartz, which makes it more efficient and reliable than other existing products. It saves time and the security personnel don’t have to review hours of tape and can focus on analysis and correction.
This Video Analytics Security tool allows the user to view the events from anywhere in the world. A new edition of the CamSmartz tool allows automated target-object tracking for PTZ cameras. This eliminates the use of multi-cameras and requires a single PTZ camera. CamSmartz by design also provide real-time tracking data to Google Earth, which creates animated behavior maps. Camsmartz is an example of real time video analytics technology, which allows real-time monitoring and real-time alerts.
Video analytics has extensive usage in security and safety applications. Some examples being indentifying and tracking humans and objects and triggering real-time alerts, maintain records of security violations and using them as evidence, border security, intrusion detection, people and property security, stolen property detection, vehicle tracking, crowd monitoring, facial detection systems etc. The list keeps on growing. Video Analytics Security is a growing industry and new uses and areas are being explored with each passing day.