Mirasys SDK- Integration With Other Systems

Existing systems can be enhanced to deliver improved services and new functionality through integration with Mirasys DINA Digital Video. Real-time visual verification of events, easy retrieval of recorded video footage, and automatically generated alarm events provide an integrated solution that offers real added values, such as cost savings, enhanced operations, and improved documentation of operational disruptions.

Visual Verification Of Transactions In Data Mining Environment
To reduce shrinkage and increase business profits, it is important for retailers to accurately identify abnormal or suspicious POS transactions. A data mining solution extracts unusual transactions from POS data and generates a report, helping management identify trouble areas and reduce losses.

By combining digital surveillance with data mining, visual authentication is added to the process. Cameras are placed at cash registers and transactions are recorded with Mirasys DINA DVR Servers. The data mining software is modified by adding the Mirasys camera component, which creates connections to the networked DVR servers. When the operator clicks the Mirasys camera icon on the data mining report, relevant video footage is retrieved, providing visual verification of the transaction.

Faster Response At Alarm Monitoring Centers
At alarm monitoring centers, an intruder or fire alarm appears as data lines on the screen. The operator must take action without knowing what is actually happening at the site. This lack of knowledge may delay the response to wait while guards are dispatched to assess the scene. Now the potential for danger further complicates the situation, as it may be that the alarm was triggered by armed burglars.

This typical alarm response process can be significantly enhanced and accelerated by simply integrating the alarm receiving software with digital surveillance. Adding a Mirasys camera component enables the operator to open a real-time window of the site while retrieving a recording that shows the cause of the alarm. With just one click of the mouse, the operator visually assesses the situation, makes an informed decision, and chooses an appropriate response, never inadvertently placing staff members in harm's way.

Enhanced Loss Prevention Through EAS Integration
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) is an important asset in loss prevention. New tags not only activate alarms but also identify the product they are attached to, so the EAS can be used for much more than just alarm sound.

System integration of EAS with digital video assists security personnel to detain a shoplifter while still on shop premises. The RFID gates at the entrance sense the tags and send data to the control system, activating the Mirasys camera component. The camera is turned on and real-time video displays on the screen. At the same time, this video is sent to a guard's portable PDA to help quickly identify the person triggering the alarm.

Based on the tag's product information, the system can retrieve recorded video from cameras near areas and shelves from which goods were taken. Evidence is quickly and easily gathered, saving time and valuable resources, while accelerating the investigation and increasing the chances for a conviction.

.. And Much More
There is an endless variety of systems, functions, and processes where digital surveillance can enhance security and deliver added value. If you are a manufacturer, system integrator, or service provider with an idea of how your products or services could be developed, please contact us!