Tag: Apple
Genetec unveils AutoVu Plate Finder, bringing ALPR to mobile devices
June 4, 2024SSN Staff
MONTRÉAL—Genetec has announced the release of AutoVu Plate Finder, a new feature that enables parking operators and law enforcement professionals to quickly identify and validate license plate numbers directly from their Apple or Android mobile devices.
AutoVu Plate Finder increases efficiency by reducing the time spent manually checking difficult-to-read or obstructed license plates. For example, vehicles with rear-facing license plates backed into parking spots cannot easily...
IDIS marks 25 years with a video featuring tech innovations, look to the future
May 6, 2022SSN Staff
COPPELL, Texas—IDIS, a global security company that designs, develops, manufactures, and delivers surveillance solutions for commercial and public sector markets, is marking its 25th Anniversary and cementing its position as Korea’s leading in-country video manufacturer.
Starting with a celebratory video and prize-draw, the company also plans more donations to charities and other good causes, a series of innovative tech launches, and the introduction of a premier partner program for...
Amazon, Apple, Google and Zigbee Alliance partner
December 19, 2019SSN Staff
SEATTLE and CUPERTINO, MOUNTAIN VIEW and DAVIS, Calif.—Amazon, Apple, Google and Zigbee Alliance announced a new working group that plans to develop and promote the adoption of a new, royalty-free connectivity standard to increase compatibility among smart home products. Zigbee Alliance board member companies are also onboard to join the working group and contribute to the project.Called the Connected Home over IP project, the project's goal is to simplify development for manufacturers and...
Hedge Tactical Solutions' real-time emergency response technology overrides silent mode on Apple devices
April 8, 2019SSN Staff
HUDSON, Wis.—Hedge Tactical Solutions, a real-time emergency response technology, reached an agreement with Apple Inc. to override the silent setting for its customers who have Apple products. All Apple devices, such as the iPhone and iPad, emit a loud audible tone during specific events like an Amber Alert, and now, all Hedge Tactical Solutions customers using Apple products will be alerted to an active shooter situation by a distinct audio alert.“This is a huge step forward in the development...
Apple Watch SOS and mPERS: Apples and oranges?
July 14, 2016Spencer Ives
YARMOUTH, Maine—On first inspection, the Apple Watch's newly announced 'SOS' feature may seem similar to an mPERS device, but PERS experts who spoke to Security Systems News said comparing an Apple Watch with an mPERS device is like comparing apples and oranges.Apple in June announced new features for its Apple Watch 2, which its expects to release later this year. Here's how the Apple Watch SOS feature works: If an Apple Watch user holds down the device's side button, nearby emergency services...
Industry reacts to Apple, other possible PERS threats
June 29, 2016Spencer Ives
In last week's Monitoring Matters blog, I discussed the Apple Watch's new SOS feature, and its similarities and differences between PERS functions. A few security professionals took me up on the opportunity to respond.
Daniel Oppenheim, VP of Affiliated Monitoring, said that the heightened consumer awareness of personal emergency features could grow the market, instead of cannibalize it, and that the demographics are different. “I think the Apple Watch, specifically, is for a more mobile, more...
Will Apple take bite out of the PERS market?
June 22, 2016Spencer Ives
Apple recently announced a new 'SOS' feature coming to the Apple Watch—similar to a PERS device.
If an Apple Watch user holds down the device's side button, emergency services local to that user's location will be notified, as well as emergency contacts.
I spoke with former Numera CEO, current Group VP of the Nortek Innovations & Incubation Foundry, about how the Nortek offerings compare to the announced features of the Apple Watch SOS. He said one particular differentiator for Nortek is "the...
Smart home wars heating up
June 22, 2016Paul Ragusa
Just as we have seen with the smart phone revolution, the battle for the smart home looks like it will be just as hotly contested, as there is no denying that consumers today are embracing the smart home concept.
Studies are popping up weekly confirming that demand is increasing for smart home products and services as homeowners learn more about smart home and home automation technology available today.
The latest research, from market research firm Berg Insight out of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that...
Lowe's Iris thriving two years after launch
August 6, 2014Tess Nacelewicz
MOOREVILLE, N.C.—In the two years since Lowe's launched Iris, the new do-it-yourself home automation/home security product is doing so well it's offered in Lowe's stores nationwide and the company is trialing a professional installation option for customers who need extra help.The home improvement retailer, based here, also recently announced the launch of some new Iris home automation products, including a smart garage door controller, an electronic pet door, a window blinds controller and...
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Another tech giant making a $200m move into the connected home?
July 22, 2014Tess Nacelewicz
I've written recently about Google's $3.2 billion buy of smart thermostat and smoke alarm maker Nest Labs, and then Nest's $555 million plan to buy Dropcam, which makes video cameras that stream video to a user's computer or cellphone. Also, Apple in June introduced HomeKit, its new home automation/home security framework.
Now, Samsung also may be making a home automation push with a $200 million buy of startup SmartThings, according to news reports.
The potential deal was first reported in TechCrunch.
Forbes...