New Products of the Year 2010

Take a look at the products that entered Security Products' New Product of the Year contest. The winners have been announced. View the New Product of the Year award winners announcement video, presented by Ralph C. Jensen.

Data Management Inc.

FULL-Expiring Visitor Pass Registry Book

The FULL-Expiring Visitor Pass Registry Book is an all-in-one visitor identification and sign-in book that enables facilities to create a temporary visitor badge. The FULL-expiring feature makes the entire badge change color overnight to prevent reuse.

    Azco Technologies Inc.

    AZLM401

    The CCTV Viewing Tool is a lightweight headset (resembling sunglasses) that allows a technician to aim and focus cameras. A single-eye viewer built into the eyeglasses shows the picture that the camera will be transmitting. Unlike conventional CCTV viewing tools, the device can be used in sunlight.

      Salient Systems

      S500

      The S500 is a compact, low- cost DVR designed to support 25 camera channels. Users can mix and match analog and IP in a variety of configurations - four, eight, 12 or 16 analog channels and any number of IP cameras to a maximum of 25. With 240 fps and up to 1 TB of storage, the S500 is powered by CompleteView video management software.

        QNAP Systems Inc.

        VS-4016U-RP Pro

        The VS-4016U-RP Pro is a 1U classic Linux-based NVR with a VGA connector for local display. The NVR supports 16-channel H.264, MxPEG, MPEG-4 and M-JPEG recording from many camera manufacturers. The NVR supports PC-less system configurations, monitoring of IP cameras over the network and video playback by connecting a monitor to the built-in VGA connector.

          Messoa

          SCR515PRO

          The SCR515PRO is an intelligent traffic camera optimized for capturing overviews and license plates. The camera uses MESSOA’s advanced CatchAll II technology to deliver crisp, clear images regardless of the setting or lighting conditions. The intelligent traffic modes can adjust automatically to the image-capture environment, enabling the camera to capture images from high-speed vehicles.

            American Science and Engineering Inc.

            Sentry Portal

            The Sentry Portal is a high-throughput, high-penetration, drive-through cargo inspection system designed to scan cargo for materials, weapons and contraband. The system uses a high-energy X-ray source that offers high-penetration capability with high-image quality, and a low radiation dose well below NCRP/ICRP safety requirements, which makes it safe for drivers, operators and cargo.

              Cooper Notification

              SAFEPATH

              SAFEPATH MNS integrates with a facility’s addressable fire alarm system for a complete in-building MNS solution that performs both fire alarm and emergency communications functions. The SPMNS provides personnel and building occupants with intelligible live and pre-recorded voice messages that communicate what to do in response to an emergency.

                Infinova

                V2216

                The V2216 VMS allows analog equipment to coexist with new IP video equipment, yet controls both with the present analog system. The existing analog equipment, including cameras, control room, video wall and cabling, remains untouched while the V2216 software integrates with the present keyboard, sitting on top of the system to manage the IP equipment using the already-installed analog control system.

                  American Science and Engineering Inc.

                  MobileSearch High Energy

                  The MobileSearch High Energy cargo and vehicle inspection system combines high-energy transmission X-ray and Z Backscatter X-ray technology to detect threats and contraband including weapons, explosives, drugs and currency. High-energy transmission X-ray generates high- penetration and high-resolution images for the inspection of densely loaded cargo, with a typical penetration of more than 12 inches with steel.

                    Minuteman Power Technologies

                    PRO-RT

                    The PRO-RT delivers protection from power problems in a flexible package that can be rack, wall or floor mounted. The product features an LCD display that shows power status as well as the remaining battery backup time. The UPS is ideal for protecting DVRs, access control systems, servers, IT peripheral devices and telephone systems.

                      BriefCam

                      VS Forensics

                      VS Forensics is based on Video Synopsis, a technology that enables users to browse a large amount of video in a short time. Video Synopsis simultaneously presents multiple objects and activities that have occurred at different times. The technology can be used online or offline for the rapid review, identification and investigation of events.

                        QNAP Systems Inc.

                        VS-6020 Pro

                        The VS-6020 Pro is a six-bay Linux-based NVR with a VGA connector for local display. The VioStor NVR supports 20-channel H.264, MxPEG, MPEG-4 and M-JPEG recording from many camera manufacturers. The NVR supports PC-less system configurations, monitoring of IP cameras over the network and video playback by connecting a monitor to the built-in VGA connector.

                          Salient Systems

                          CompleteView 3.4

                          CompleteView 3.4 provides widescreen support, free form and snap-to-grid layout configuration of 4x3 or 16x9 camera tiles and server enhancements with a Disable Server Process feature to dramatically increase the number of IP camera and encoder video feeds that can be processed on one server. The enhancements complement a feature-rich video management software suite.

                            AtHoc

                            IWSAlerts

                            The IWSAlerts mass notification system allows organizations to rapidly notify thousands of people in geographically dispersed locations, including military, government agencies, commercial entities and university campuses. The system leverages an existing IP network to provide a comprehensive mass notification solution that unifies all alerting channels.

                              Open Options Inc.

                              DController

                              The DController is a compact, IP-based, intelligent door controller designed for single-door applications. It provides distributive intelligence to a host of traditional RS-485 and new IP-connected sub-controllers. The DController supports 12 volts DC or native PoE to power the device as well as peripheral devices at the door.

                                Grandstream Networks

                                GXV3611_HD

                                The GXV3611_HD 2-megapixel progressive-scan CMOS indoor fixed dome IP surveillance camera delivers multi-rate H.264 real-time video streaming with a maximum resolution of 1600x900 at a frame rate of up to 25 fps. The camera is ONVIF-compatible and features an integrated microphone, a speaker and a smoke detector, as well as out-of-the-box video, audio and smoke monitoring using SIP and VoIP technology.

                                  ECKey Corp.

                                  EK7

                                  The EK7 turns a user’s cell phone into a hands-free, long-range wireless access control system to unlock facilities using an encrypted Bluetooth signal. The product enables managers to provide access to off-site doors through cell phones, without having to visit the site and distribute or collect keys or cards, while maintaining a centralized event log.

                                    XFTP by Trilithic

                                    STE-1200

                                    The STE-1200 CCTV Security Tester is used for the installation and maintenance of closed circuit video monitoring systems. The unit can be used to display video feeds directly from security cameras, control the movement of PTZ cameras, generate test images, capture addressing data from serial control systems and test LAN cables.

                                      RSI Video Technologies Inc.

                                      Videofied XT Cordless Enhanced Video Alarm

                                      The Videofied XT cordless enhanced video alarm is a wireless video alarm system that operates outdoors for up to four years on battery power. The system features passive infrared intruder detection and sends a video clip of what caused the alarm, which is delivered immediately over the cell network to a monitoring station.

                                        Alvarion

                                        BreezeMAX Extreme 5000

                                        The BreezeMAX Extreme 5000 is a broadband solution that brings WiMax 16E technology to the 5 GHz license-exempt market. The new video enhancements maximize wireless video connectivity, ensuring high-quality video streams in challenging network conditions. The added video power supply is an easy-to-install PoE device.