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TheBest ReadChannelTabloidFor Manufacturers, Distributors, Dealers,System Integrators & Installers of Security,Fire & Safety Systems.Vol. 11 No. 03www.securityupdate.inMarch 2021Pages 16Price 50Intelligent IP cameras canenhance predictive analysisFor many years, video analytics have enabled end users to detectspecific people or vehicles entering restrictedareas, capture licenseplate information, scancrowds for specific individuals and much more.Today’s Video Management Systems (VMS)and IP cameras are builtwith powerful processing capabilities, helpingto drive the development of more advancedanalytics to more accurately detect abnormalities in behaviors thattrigger alerts – an important component ofpredictive analysis.With this greaternumber and variety ofdata points availableto security professionals, the trend towardintegrated solutions isfuelling growth in theevolving science of predictive analysis. Differing from standard alerttriggers, predictive analysis uses informationgathered from a widerange of data sourcesincluding surveillance,access control, visitormanagement, incidentmanagement and oth-er systems, evaluatingthe information againstestablished behavioralmodels, taking into account, earlier incidents,effectivelypredictingthe likelihood of a similar event in the future.Note that predictiveanalysis does not alwaysgenerate binary security events, but typicallyidentifiesoccurrencessuch as irregular trafficpatterns, motion detection during off peakhours or in restrictedareas, and correlatesthis data with facial detection, access controlactivity or other systeminformation to indicateanomalous activity orthe potential for an incident of interest to occur. When this happens,the system can alert security professionals totake proactive preventive actions.Camera-basedanalytics have improvedsignificantly in recentyears but these technologies remain largely reactive, providingvaluableinformationfor post-event investigation and follow-up.However, as the secu-rity industry continuesits momentum toward amore predictive model,intelligent IP cameraswill play a key role inallowing security staffto take more meaningful, proactive actions toprevent incidents beforethey can occur.off hours. This couldbe as benign as peoplegathering to celebrate acoworker’s birthday orit could be somethingmuch more sinister,such as a group of disgruntled employees coordinating the theft ofcompany assets and/ordata. Without context,however, it’s impossibleto tell where on the potential threat spectrumthis event would fall.As the predictivesolution begins gather-Thosecamerasequipped with video analytics are already driving advancements inpredictive analysis, byproviding the means tomore accurately detectincidents and eventsand turn those into inputs which can be a fastand highly informedresponse,potentiallyhighlighting potentialfuture risks before theycan occur. The belowreal-world example illustrates the value ofintelligent IP camerasin enhancing predictiveanalysis to improve security personnel’s abilityto take proactive ratherthan reactive action andavert threats.For example, people-counting video analytics could be used todetect a large numberof people gathering ina particular area duringwww.securityupdate.ining contextual data foranalysis, video analyticscan determine whether an alert should beissued. Based on predetermined factors oranalysis of prior events,such an off-hours gathering may be enoughfor the system to alertsecurity staff to a potentially negative situation.The group’s locationcould also be a factor,as a gathering in a conference or break roomwould be much lowerpriority than if it werein a restricted area.Alerts can also automatically trigger cameras to switch to higherresolution, initiate bothon-board and remoterecording, maintain focus on a particular areaand/or entry point, andeven launch facial recognition analytics. Thisis helpful for securitymanagement and staffwhen responding to analert, providing a morecomplete understandingof the situation to deContd. page 4
INTRUSION/ACCESS CONTROL2 SECURITY UPDATEClare Controls releases software update, new AuxiliaryTouch Panel and suite of compatible hardware productsDear ReaderWith smart cities coming up in several statesacross India, the demand for intelligentCCTV is huge. When deploying publicarea surveillance cameras on roads andintersections, the aim of most governmentsis reduce crime, traffic violations and preventterrorism.Homeseer, end-users canrest easy knowing theirwater lines are fully monitored and protected.CCTV cameras being deployed in publicplaces serve some basic fundamentals,such as increasing public confidence, increasing the number of detectedoffences (both criminal and traffic-related), and reducing the occurrence ofincidents as well as the number of road traffic casualties. These objectivesare best achieved by utilising the automated number plate recognition(ANPR) technology.ANPR is a technology that uses optical character recognition on imagesto read vehicle registration plates to create vehicle location data. It canuse existing closed-circuit television, road-rule enforcement cameras, orcameras specifically designed for the task. ANPR is used by police forcesaround the world for law enforcement purposes, including to check if avehicle is registered or licensed. It is also used for electronic toll collectionon pay-per-use roads and as a method of cataloguing the movements oftraffic, for example by highways agencies.Automatic number-plate recognition can be used to store the imagescaptured by the cameras as well as the text from the license plate. Systemscommonly use infrared lighting to allow the camera to take the picture atany time of day or night.ANPR technology must take into account plate variations from place toplace. For ANPR to work well the license or number plates in vehiclesmust be uniform, or in other words, the colour, width and height of thenumbers and alphabets need to be uniform for the ANPR software insmart CCTV cameras and video management systems to be effective.The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and DelhiTransport Department have made it mandatory for all vehicle ownersto fix a high-security registration plate (HSRP) and colour-coded plateon their vehicles that have been sold before April 2019. The fine for notaffixing HSRP plates on a vehicle can range from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000.So, what is this HSRP number plate, and why does every vehicle owner inthe national capital have to affix this on their vehicle?HSRP is an aluminum-made “high-security registration plate” whichis fixed on a vehicle using two non-reusable locks. A chromium-basedhologram of Ashoka Chakra of 20 mm x 20 mm size is applied by hotstamping on the top left-hand corner of the plate in both front and rearplates to protect against counterfeiting. The permanent identificationnumber (PIN) of a minimum of 10 digits is laser branded into thereflective sheeting on the bottom left-hand side of the registration platewith a letter size of 5 mm. The HSRP is linked electronically to the vehicleafter it is fitted on the vehicle on registration.The HSRPs comprises details like engine number and chassis number in acentralised database. The data helps in identifying a stolen car. The storeddata along with a 10 digit PIN helps in identifying a stolen car. The HSRPplates are only issued once the vehicle owner passes on essential details likeengine number and chassis number.The prime reason why HSRP has been made mandatory is that the oldnumber plates are quite easy to tamper with and can be misused by carthieves. Apart from this there was too much variation in their uniformity,with vehicle owners getting fancy number plates privately made withletters and numbers written in different fonts and styles other than thosespecified.While the security features embedded within the HSRP deter thieves fromstealing vehicles, their standardisation makes ANPR cameras and softwareto easily read them without many errors. However, while this is a step inthe right direction, it’s still a long way to the day when we will have allvehicles in the country with such licence plates.Till we meet next month, Stay Safe andKeep Others Safe.MARCH 2021Clare Controls, maker of the powerful ClareOne wireless security andhome automation systemhas released a ClareOnev1.2.10/9.1.5softwareupdate that broadensthe system’s capabilities,including live surveillance camera viewing onClareOne panels and theClareOne app, as wellas support for multiplethird-party water sensorsand shutoff devices.At the same time,the company also debuted five powerful newproducts: the ClareOneAuxiliary Touch Panel,the ClareOne WirelessRepeater/Translator, theClareVue Outdoor 40Amp Z-Wave Switch, adesigner brown-coloredClareOneDoor/Window Sensor with ShockDetector, the ClareOneWireless Ceiling-Mount360-Degree Motion Detector.“ClareOne’s softwareupdate builds on ourpromise to provide peaceof mind. Paired with therelease of multiple ClareOne hardware devices– including a new touchpanel – that extend therange, functionality andaccessibility of the system,these enhancements makethe ClareOne system aneven better value for businesses and homeownersthat require a powerful,easy-to-use security andsurveillancesolution,”Choate said.The new v1.2.10/9.1.5software enables live display of feeds from theLuma 510 NVR, LumaIP cameras, the ClareNVR, ClareVision cameras and the Clare Doorbell on any ClareOne panel, auxiliary touch panel orin the ClareOne mobileapp. With added supportfor Aeotec Z-Wave watersensors and door/windowsensors, plus automatic water shutoff valvesfrom Dome, Econet and1st Academy of Security Science Education & Training Pvt. Ltd.ISO 9001:2008 Certified info@1stasset.orgThe ClareOne Door/Window Sensor withShock Detector is one ofthe most popular sensors,and the new Brown-colored version offers evenmore appealing optionsto designers and users toserve any room need. Itis in stock and ready toship to integrators. TheClareOne Wireless Ceiling Mount 360-DegreeMotion Sensor is a small,unobtrusive device with along battery life and ability to mount on ceilingsup to 12 feet high. With arange of up to 2,000 feet,it is an excellent choice toadd discreet motion detection in commercial andsmall business environments.tions, has launched Secur Hub, as an intruderalarm system nativelyconnected to the Comelit Cloud, which includesboth WiFi and LANconnectivity.SECURITY UPDATE is a focused educational publication on protectiontechnology, products and solutions. It reaches the business community ofmanufacturers, distributors, dealers, installers, integrators and consultants ofsecurity, fire and safety systems. Printed monthly as a lightweight tabloid, it iseasily carried and read on the move, reaching the remotest corner of India, evenwhere the internet may not have reached!General InformationSECURITY UPDATE welcomes manuscripts, news items and photographs,however SECURITY UPDATE is not responsible for loss or damage incurredwhile in transit or in our possession. SECURITY UPDATE is published monthlyon the 28th day of every month. Deadlines are three weeks before this date.Printed, published and edited by G B Singh on behalf of1st Academy of Security Science Education & Training Pvt. Ltd.Printed at Ask Advertising Aids Pvt. Ltd.88 DSIDC Sheds, Okhla Indl. Area Ph-I, New Delhi 110020Published at “Security House”, 24-B, Udyog Vihar-V, Gurugram 122016,Haryana, INDIA.The immediately available new ClareOne Wireless Repeater/Translatorperforms dual functions,allowing integrators toextend the range of existing ClareOne securitysensors by thousands offeet, or to translate andintegrate existing wirelesssignals from Honeywell 5800 series, 2GIG , GE ,Napco , Legacy DSC ,Qolsys , or Interlogix sensors. The module hasits own battery backupand is fully supervised bythe ClareOne Panel. It isan ideal item for integrators to keep in stock as itcan help solve a range ofon-site problems from RFinterference to surpriseequipment takeovers.Comelit extends security offering to deliverwireless intruder alarm system, Secur HubG B SinghGroup /gbsingh9All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any formor by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwisewithout the prior written consent of the publisher. Opinions expressed in articlesor advertisements appearing in SECURITY UPDATE are those of the authors oradvertisers and do not necessarily reflect those of the publication, or of its publishers.Additionally, the newly released seven-inchClareOneAuxiliaryTouch Panel extends useraccess by offering bothwall-mount and tabletopoperation with a proximity sensor that automatically awakens when apresence is detected, thendims after a user-specified time period. It can bepowered through the included 120V power supply or over Cat5 with theClare Touchpanel PowerExtension Kit.Also ready for orderingis the ClareVue Outdoor40 Amp Z-Wave Switch,which provides a weatherproof outdoor junctionto add control for fountains, pool pumps, spas,lighting, water heaters orother large load devices.It can support one large277V device drawing upto 11,000 watts or two120V devices. Throughits included Z-Wave PlusTransmitter, it allowsmonitoring of outdoordevices, enables notifications, and allows newdevices to be included inscenes, schedules and automations.Comelit has extended its security offeringto deliver a wireless intruder alarm system,designed to seamlesslyoperate with its inclusive app technology,allowing residents andbusinesses to not onlycontrol their door entry,CCTV and home automation, but also nowtheir intruder alarm.The Italian security specialist, known for itshigh specification solu-www.securityupdate.inSecur Hub operates ahigh-performance twoway radio link betweenthe control panel andthe sensors. It allows upto 16 IP CCTV cameraswith HD resolution toconnect to the controlpanel for users to viewin live stream mode viathe Comelit app, andrecording of 4 camerason alarm events for visual verification. Francesca adds, “We are alsoconscious of simplifyingthe installation processto enable more installers the chance to offerthis smart technology.Secur Hub’s elegantand functional designextends to all devicesthat communicate withthe control panel andallows the system to beinstalled quickly. Withthe support of a built-inintuitive wizard it offersinstant peace of mindsecurity.”Designed for quickinstallation, Secur Hubdoes not require portsto be opened on therouter, even for theApp, for both systemmanagement and forviewing any connected CCTV cameras. Viathe app, users can set orunset the alarm system,check the status of eachsensor and organise notifications or view thecontrol panel event log.
INTRUSION/ACCESS CONTROL4 SECURITY UPDATEContd. from page 1Intelligent IP cameras can enhance.termine the appropriatecourse of action.Alerts also initiatecontextual analysis todetermine the specificsof a situation. Technology can’t accuratelyjudge intent; it collectsall available informationto determine the levelof severity of a situation and, in turn, whatactions need to be taken– both in the immediateterm and post-event.In the case of a largeafter-hours gathering,data collected and correlated from additionalsystems and sources willprovide fuller context.For example, accesscontrol data combinedwithpeople-countingmay indicate that thenumber of people assembled exceeds thenumber of card swipes.While multiple peopleentering on a single cardswipe is a clear violationof policies, it still maynot indicate a threat.Several authorised individuals may have arrived at the door at thesame time and simplyentered together out ofconvenience. Using facial recognition both atthe edge and within theVMS to compare thosewho entered against thedatabase of authorisedusers will determinewhether there may be apotential security threatfrom unauthorised individuals being in a restricted area.Once data has beengathered to providegreater context, predictive solutions analyseall available informationto determine the level of the threat. At thesame time, the systemcorrelates informationfrom intelligent cameras, access control, incident management andother sources to builda profile of either normal or abnormal behavior that will be used toanalyse similar occurrences in the future thatmay or may not indicatea potential compromise.Informationfromnetwork-basedcalendar solutions may reveal that the gatheringwas simply a scheduledmeeting or training.People-counting and facial recognition analytics combined with accesscontrol and HR systemdata could show that allof the individuals present are authorised to bein that particular areaand that the discrepancybetween the number ofcard swipes and individuals is indeed the resultof tailgating. If this isthe case, an email couldbe sent to employees toremind them of securitypolicies.However, if unau-thorised individuals arefound to be in the area,security staff wouldlikely be dispatched tothat location to determine the purpose of thegathering and ensurethat unauthorised users are removed fromthe area in compliancewith established policies. At the same time,the physical and IT access credentials of thosein attendance can betemporarily deactivated to reduce the risk ofinsider theft. Additionally, intelligent camerascan employ analytics todetect whether objectshave been removedfrom the area and isolate video of any suchincidents for response.As illustrated by theabove example, intelligent video cameras playa significant role in moreeffective predictive analysis. Integrated securityand surveillance systemswith powerful video analytics can be deployedto improve security,lower risk, reduce fraudand transform traditional security operationsfrom a simple reactive,to much more proactive function. The intelligence gleaned fromeach incident empowerssecurityprofessionalswith the opportunity toavoid potentially dangerous situations beforethey can even occur.Legrand launches a smart video doorbellequipped with high definition wide angle cameraInstallers across theUK can further enhancetheir security installationcapability, after Legrandunveiled its first eversmart video doorbell tojoin a suite of connectedproducts from its UserInterface business unit.Allowing end users tosee visitors at their doorfrom anywhere in theworld, Legrand’s smartdoorbell is compatiblewith Apple HomeKit,Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Part of Legrand’s popular Netatmo smart home devicesrange, the new doorbelloffers long-term savingswith no subscription orupdate costs, providinginstallers the option tointegrate into their eversecurity-conscious customers’ homes.Equipped with a fullHD 1080p camera, thediagonal 140 wide-an-gle lens is able to showa head-to-toe image ofvisitors at the door anddelivers optimum qualityregardless of lighting levels. The camera’s HDRfeature adapts to varyingdegrees of brightness,while built-in infraredensures images are captured and movement detected in complete darkness.Notification settingsare fully configurable tothe requirements of theend user, and can be setto only notify users whenmovement is detected incertain areas with theMARCH 2021alert-zones feature. Elegantly designed and fullyweatherproof, the unit iseasy to install, thanks toits compatibility with awide range of electricalinstallations from 8-24volts all the way up to230 volts.Once in situ, the installer can quickly connect the doorbell to theNetatmo Security appvia a Wi-Fi network, allowing for control fromanywhere in the world.For added security, datais encrypted and remainson the device, meaningno information is sharedor kept by Netatmo oncloud storage.The new doorbell alsouses artificial intelligencealgorithms to differentiate between a person anda harmless movement.If an intruder is present,the user will receive a‘Person detected’ notification on their smartphone and a video of theevent is recorded. Fromthere, the homeownercan use th
surveillance solution,” Choate said. The new v1.2.10/9.1.5 software enables live dis-play of feeds from the Luma 510 NVR, Luma IP cameras, the Clare NVR, ClareVision cam-eras and the Clare Door-bell on any ClareOne pan-el, auxiliary touch panel or in the ClareOne mobile app. With adde
