Candid on Cameras » transit bus camera http://www.candidoncameras.com Safety Vision blogs on mobile video Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:04:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Safety Vision featured in Metro magazine: an inside scoop on purchasing transit mobile surveillance http://www.candidoncameras.com/2009/08/safety-vision-featured-in-metro-magazine-an-inside-scoop-on-purchasing-transit-mobile-surveillance/ http://www.candidoncameras.com/2009/08/safety-vision-featured-in-metro-magazine-an-inside-scoop-on-purchasing-transit-mobile-surveillance/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:05:27 +0000 Melissa Foteh http://www.candidoncameras.com/?p=811 John Major, one of Safety Vision’s cadre of transit video specialists, was featured in Metro magazine’s August issue in an article titled “What to Consider Before Equipping Your Fleet with Video Surveillance.”

Metro magazine delves into various aspects…

]]> John Major, one of Safety Vision’s cadre of transit video specialists, was featured in Metro magazine’s August issue in an article titled “What to Consider Before Equipping Your Fleet with Video Surveillance.”

Metro magazine delves into various aspects to consider before purchasing a mobile video system. As discussed, transit agencies all have individual onboard surveillance functionality requirements, and no two are necessarily the same.

The article suggests that transit agencies consider the following before purchasing mobile surveillance:

  • Get a test drive of the system
  • Check the system’s video quality
  • Assess user friendliness of the mobile digital video recorder (MDVR)
  • Compare system data storage to find the most suitable MDVR
  • Delve into the MDVR manufacturer’s history to gauge reliability
  • Calculate cameras needed against fleet budget and size
  • Choose the most appropriate locations for cameras on each bus
  • Compare available channels on MDVR to number of cameras needed
  • Find out if the MDVR is easily upgradeable for the future
  • Research manufacturer installation and technical support options

Other aspects touched on include researching warranties, expenses that go along with feature-rich systems, and available grant funding.

Click here to read the full online version of this article from Metro magazine.

]]> http://www.candidoncameras.com/2009/08/safety-vision-featured-in-metro-magazine-an-inside-scoop-on-purchasing-transit-mobile-surveillance/feed/ 0 Onboard surveillance technology benefits the Mass Transit industry, by Mike Schwerman http://www.candidoncameras.com/2006/05/onboard-surveillance-technology-benefits-the-mass-transit-industry-by-mike-schwerman/ http://www.candidoncameras.com/2006/05/onboard-surveillance-technology-benefits-the-mass-transit-industry-by-mike-schwerman/#comments Mon, 22 May 2006 19:08:41 +0000 admin http://safetyvision.schipulwp.com/?p=17 For over a decade, Safety Vision has supported the Mass Transit industry’s safety and security initiatives by providing high quality, technologically advanced recording and surveillance systems that are designed to overcome challenges inherent in public transportation. By utilizing our mobile-rated…

]]> For over a decade, Safety Vision has supported the Mass Transit industry’s safety and security initiatives by providing high quality, technologically advanced recording and surveillance systems that are designed to overcome challenges inherent in public transportation. By utilizing our mobile-rated digital video and audio tools, hundreds of public agencies worldwide have realized many money-saving and public safety benefits. Safety Vision’s surveillance and security systems can:

• Reduce the frequency and detrimental impact of fraudulent claims
• Reduce or eliminate vandalism and graffiti
• Protect civilians by deterring crime
• Effectively prosecute perpetrators, when crimes are committed
• Effectively handle customer concerns and/or complaints, and more.

The hi-tech innovations built into the current model of our flagship mobile digital video recorder (MDVR), the RoadRecorder 6000 PRO, make it easy for Mass Transit properties to record, retrieve, review, and archive high quality video, audio, and sensor information from the vehicle. Because the video is recorded at high frame rates (up to 300 fps) with the most sophisticated compression technology available, properties get the best of both worlds: high quality, full motion video in a reduced file size that can be easily saved, stored, and transferred. In addition, all files are encrypted using our patented technology, which ensures the data’s forensic integrity: a critical component when used in a court of law.

Retrieving data from the vehicles (or railcars) is simplified through the use of an advanced wireless network solution. The network can be configured to automatically download video and system status information from all vehicles, daily, and report the data’s availability to an administrator. This, along with the system’s reliability and durability, ensures a virtual “hands free” video management program for the agency. In addition, the recording system is designed to work with other Intelligent Bus type systems (GPS, AVL, APC), so a seamless integration of technologies is possible.

The Mass Transit industry requires a quality product that is easy to use and supported by a knowledgeable and responsive staff. Safety Vision has been fulfilling these requirements for over 10 years. Visit the Safety Vision web site for more information on public transit surveillance.

- Mike Schwerman, Account Executive

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