Product profile: Zone Multi Sensor Control Platform (MSCP)

is needed. The new machine is merely plugged into the network, the peer machines then repopulate the data base with the latest information and complete history of the old machine by the automatic use of the floating server technology.

* MSCP emphasizes the use of network-enabled devices. A user can connect cameras, digital video recorders, serial and parallel ports, digital I/O devices, and more directly to the MSCP network. The company calls a network containing MSCP workstations and security devices a “MSCP cloud.” Now, if each MSCP workstation is connected to a common network or is capable of being bridged into a MSCP network cloud, it can view any security device connected or bridged to that network. Note that controlling site security may be performed both on-site and from remote locations. In addition, Zone’s MSCP network can be connected to existing MSCP networks, allowing site information automatically to passed to new authenticated connections. All site information can then be passed between workstations seamlessly, providing each user with up to date visual and data indicators of the secured site.

* To appreciate the number — and types — of security devices MSCP can control and connect to, here is a sample list:

  • Digital Video Recorders and composite CCTV cameras
  • Digital CCTV cameras and IP security cameras
  • Pan tilt zoom Cameras
  • IP video Servers
  • Megapixel cameras
  • Video analytics systems
  • Alarm devices
  • Ground based radar systems
  • Low altitude aircraft detection radar
  • Spatial intrusion recognition and detection systems
  • Fence based perimeter dystems
  • Thermal cameras
  • 3D spatial intrusion detection

The company is now working to incorporate additional devices, including counter sniper systems, sSonar based anti-swimmer systems, millimetre wave screening systems, access control devices, point of sale systems, facial recognition systems, object and pattern recognition systems, building management systems, underwater intrusions systems, and chemical detectors.

Many legacy systems deployed will not support IP connections. To control devices which do not support standard IP network interfaces, Serial to IP converters can be used. Thus, any legacy device may become an IP-enabled device that can be controlled by MSCP.

How it works
Information collected from the difference devices to which MSCP is connected is displayed to the user through a map-based GUI. The display outlines the location of all devices such as cameras, alarm detectors, and physical structures. Specific control of devices depicted on the maps can be instigated by the user double clicking of a mouse.

When a suspicious event is detected, the GUI will highlight the location and detector in alarm. Upon alarm