Understanding Voice Recognition (Part 1)

Voice recognition is something that isn’t understood very well. An example of this would be the recent James Foley news, where a lot of media outlets questioned voice biometrics, not fully understanding how it works. Below are a few facts to clear up any confusion you may have.

The unique characteristics in your voice mean a voice print can be created. This voice print mean that you can be identified using your voice.

The same way we all have a unique finger print; we all have unique voices also. Our voice print if actually more sophisticated than a fingerprint, with five times more characteristics in our voice compared to our fingers.

Master Keys for Emergency Situations

Without a master key, an individual may have to waste precious time finding the correct key for each door, and some warehouses will have numerous locked doors which is why a master key is imperative.

Pin keypads tend to be the most common type of door lock in retail premises and warehouses, but if you have normal locks then a master key is a must. Some companies will have hundreds of lockers, and master keys are crucial, allowing the manager or supervisor access to each of the locker should he or she believe that a member of staff is stealing.

There are many different reasons why master keys are important, and if you have a large number of key-locked doors, lockers or safes, then a master key could be a convenient solution.

Key card security entry systems

Firstly, security entry systems can be combined together, for example you could use a pin-code system plus the key-card system to provide added security.
We’ve spoken about pin-code systems in a previous post so we will give you more about the key-card.
The is a lock which is operated by a key-card. This is usually a flat, rectangular plastic card similar size to a credit card. On this is a type of signature that the door mechanism accepts prior to opening the door.
There are several types of cards in use:

  • Mechanical hole-card – they work by shining LED’s through the holes and detecting the result.
  • Bar code & Magnetic stripe – work by swiping or inserting the card
  • Wiegand-wire embedded cards – the wire is strategically positioned to create a unique pattern this generates the identification number. Just like magnetic strip or barcode, this card must be swiped through a reader to be read.
  • Smart card (embedded with a read/write electronic microchip) and RFID proximity cards – are scanned, but they can just be brought into the vicinity of the sensor to be read.

Interrupting Radio transmissions:

The most common types are split into two main categories: obvious and subtle and unintentional versus Deliberate.

For example China is strict with what is allowed to be broadcast; they want to prevent foreign radio stations being listened to in their country, so they will disrupt the information flow by playing a continuous loop of Chinese music blocking the broadcasts. This is a very obvious type of jamming and is also a deliberate form of jamming.

Jamming a signal is as simple as overriding the signal at the receiving end of equipment with enough power.

In ‘war zones’ where radio/mobile phone triggered IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) can be a threat, radio jamming is essential. By blocking the signal this will stop the perpetrator from being able to intentionally set off the IED, therefore it is an extremely vital part of the protection of ground troupes and vehicles.

Interrupting radio transmissions isn’t always intentional; here are a couple of unintentional examples:

When the operator doesn’t check the frequencies before transmitting, he could transmit on one that is very busy, so his transmission won’t be picked up.

Sometimes equipment will radiate signal, which has been known to emit on an emergency frequency.

How to Choose Pin Door Entry Systems

Pin door entry systems are very effective in maintaining high security detail in restricted areas. One has to key in a specific pin code in order to go through the door. However, to enjoy all the benefits from these doors, you have to choose the best. Here are factors that you should consider when shopping for these systems.

Functionalism:

Choose a system that is easy to use and convenient. One of the sure ways of doing this is by first reading the user’s manual to get a clear picture of how it works.

Backup battery:

It is recommendable to invest in pin door entry systems that are fitted with backup batteries to keep it running during power outages.

Durability:

It goes without saying that you should choose a system that has a long lifespan to save money that would have been spent purchasing new system every now and then.

Finally, choose pin door entry systems that are manufactured by a renowned company to get value for your money.

A Quick Guide to Miniature Covert CCTV cameras

A miniature covert CCTV camera refers to either a very tiny or camouflaging gadget meant to monitor activity without being identified. There is a wide range of these devices each with different qualities and capabilities. For example we have mini eyeball dome a miniature covert CCTV camera with wide angle lens.

This camera has the capability of 5 meters night vision range and can be placed in any position. This miniature covert CCTV camera is ideal on door entrances or on vehicles. Another most popular miniature CCTV camera is the high resolution day/night mini bullet camera.

This gadget is known for its ability to operate both day and night. It is ideal for your home or your work place. The other miniature covert CCTV camera worth mentioning is the high resolution smoke detector color camera. This high resolution gadget is based on smoke detectors making it unrecognisable. It is ideal for offices, hotel suits, homes and the like.

Welcome to the new DefenceSecurityServices Advisor

Welcome to the new defence and security services advisor, a website where we focus on explaining how you can gain an advantage through the use of defence and security services. While we will focus on giving information about your situation, and for those in similar ones, and how you can benefit from the industry and the services on offer, we will also discuss how the security and defence services benefit the rest of society, and the level of importance of their role in it. We will also discuss the latest technology and security systems, how they are used and how they can benefit you. Lastly, we will explain to you the best way to go about improving your security, through the use of security systems, and the correct use and employment of security personnel.

The costs of an excellent security apparatus can be massive, but when it is used in a situation which demands a high quality of security, the benefits can be equally massive. Security is often times about deterrents as much as protection and surveillance. Mixing all of these factors together in order to create an excellent security apparatus is something which is necessary in specific situations; we will help you identify these situations.