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How to Enable Uniview Face Detection on EZStation

Introduction Face detection has long been a feature of Uniview’s smart analytics since 2016 [1]. Until recently, the features were limited to trigger actions such as snapshot, email, or triggering a recording/alarm output. Additionally, you could only access the snapshots of the cameras from the NVR directly, or through Internet Explorer with the web plugin. In 2020, Uniview’s VMS client “EZStation (64-bit)” was updated to include the Face Recognition tab where you can manage and view all face snapshot information. For...

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Thermal Access Terminal – OET-213H-BTM32 Review

Introduction As of July 2020, we are in the middle of a global Covid-19 pandemic. The province of Ontario is moving into stage 2 re-opening, which includes many restaurants and businesses. Certainly, there has been a surge in demand for effective thermal screening solutions. GS Global Security is excited to introduce OET-213H-BTM32 terminal for thermal face screening. In particular, the device will automatically read the temperature of a person and sound an alert if the temperature exceeds a certain threshold....

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Understanding – Camera Sensor

Background What the heck is a camera sensor anyways? If you’re reading this article, you probably already understand how camera resolution affects the image quality. What is less commonly understood however, is how camera image sensor size affects the final image quality. Today we’re going to explain exactly how image sensors work, and how that translates to what you see on the camera. Camera Image Sensors Cameras work by focusing light through a lens onto an image sensor. An image sensor contains millions...

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All About ONVIF

What is ONVIF? ONVIF is an acronym for Open Network Video Interface Forum. ONVIF was founded in 2008 by a collaborative effort between Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems, and Sony Corporation. It is a standardized protocol for different network devices to transmit data to one another. The ONVIF specification ensures compatibility between IP-based security products. Why the ONVIF specification matter? Any device which conforms to the ONVIF specification will be able to send and receive data to any other ONVIF conforming device....

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