Milestone Systems and the detector product company Optex, Inc report that the two firms are expanding integration development with dedicated support of IP sensors and detectors for the Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS).
The detector scan and video data are configured and displayed together in Milestone’s XProtect Smart Client interface. Hence no need to run two separate applications which the companies add can lower network bandwidth use. Sensing algorithms in Optex Redscan Laser-Scan and SIP (Synthesized Intelligent Passive Infrared) detectors offer detection in real time, which it is claimed significantly reduces false alarms.
As part of the Optex Redwall product family, the Redscan Laser-Scan IP detectors identify moving objects’ size, speed, and distance. The devices process that information with an algorithm, resulting in it is claimed minimal false alarms. SIP detectors use passive infrared technology with synthesised intelligent algorithms for reliable detection, especially in difficult lighting.
Ryosuke Miwa, Optex’s general manager of global sales and marketing says: “Continued integration of innovative Optex products into the Milestone XProtect VMS will enable more accurate and reliable video analytics, reducing false alarms. Combining Redscan area and object data with the Milestone open platform will give unprecedented new levels of security for critical infrastructure such as electrical power plants or water reservoirs and commercial applications.”
Martin Friis-Mikkelsen, Head of Strategic Alliances at Milestone Systems says: “Innovation through partnership is the backbone of the Milestone open platform and our close collaboration with Optex epitomizes this. Milestone is demonstrating its industry leadership by being the first VMS provider to develop dedicated support for IP detection and sensor devices.”
Milestone’s release of the August XProtect Device Pack 6.2 will include integration of Optex IP laser detection with XProtect VMS. XProtect Device Packs will also be available, for other Optex products such as passive infrared detectors. The products will be presented at the ASIS trade show in Philadelphia, September 10 to 13 at the Milestone booth #3126 and the Optex booth #2617.
