Re: Video alarm verification

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"Yongil" <disid386@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I was told that there are some solutions about video alarm verification
> to reduce false alarm.

Yes, it's called the Internet. We recieve alarms in 50 to 70 mille-seconds,
and use Network Based Cameras for video verification. Alarms are verified in
as little as 3 to 5 seconds.

> The camera installed in customer's space sends some image data to
monitoring
> center
> at the moment of open/close or burglar alarm happened.

Video Verification is more used in event type applications, such as alarm
signals, but could be used for monitoring, intervention, and interaction of
any signal.

> So monitoring center can detect whether current situation is real burglar
or
> not.

Correct. It's virtually false alarm free. Regardless of the type of signal
received, that event is assessed, and reacted to. Video can verify a need
for a response.

>
> I have some questions.
> What is the financial benefit of central monitoring station and customer
> by using video alarm verification?

For the customer, obviously it's no false alarms, no calls in the middle of
the night, and the ability to look in and watch/listen remotely, instantly,
and from anywhere in the world.

For dealers, or the Central Station, it can cut the cost of communications
(over Internet vs. Dial-up), increase monthly monitoring fees, provide the
highest level of service that is 180 degrees opposite of the Industry
Standard. Training is a key component.

> How much false alarm dispatch penalty is in US?

Well here in the US, 92% to 98% of all dispatched upon alarm signals are
false. Almost every community in the US has fines for false alarms. They can
range from as little as $25.00 to over a thousand, and can even include
suspension from any response.

> And who have to pay the penalty charged? - central monitoring station or
> customer.

In most cases the customer. The alarm industry has managed to elude
responsibility for decades here. Our company pays up to $150.00 per incident
of a false dispatch, to the responding authorities.

> (Actually, I am not in US)
>
> Any comments would be appreciated.

> Thanks in advance.
>
> Yong
>
>