If you think it’s impossible for ordinary people to have personal security guards, think again. At universities, hospitals and factories across Australia, Canada and the USA, people are protected by Bosch’s Security Escort. It is a wireless help-call system that consists of a wearable transmitter – conveniently, the si
If you think it's impossible for ordinary people to have personal security guards, think again. At universities, hospitals and factories across Australia, Canada and the USA, people are protected by Bosch's Security Escort. It is a wireless help-call system that consists of a wearable transmitter – conveniently, the size of a key ring – that alarms security or police if its carrier comes under threat. Just one example, if noxious fumes overcome a laborer, Security Escort will trigger an alarm and inform the assisting authorities instantly about the precise location of the injured person.
In March, the Security Escort will debut across Asia (India and Singapore), offering its protection to millions of new users.
Security Escort allows to locate people or property throughout the system's range, whether the user needs to provide personal security or manage assets such as computers, equipment or artwork and jewelry. The transmitters are worn by people or attached to assets. These send a wireless signal to the nearest receiver. The system compiles the signal information and notifies the central console, reporting the position and information of the person or object under supervision.
According to various criteria – pushing a button, pulling a lanyard or even falling over – security is alarmed that a potential breach is about to happen or is already underway. Security sees a detailed map of precisely where the incident is happening. That can be anywhere: throughout multiple buildings, multiple doors, indoors, outdoors, including elevators, parking garages, underground tunnels and basements.
Not only is Security Escort broadening its geographic base, it also is adding new, improved features. First, in this upcoming 3.0 version, the transmitters are configurable. That is, each transmitter can be configured as to: what triggers its alarm (button, lanyard-pull, man-down), how soon the alarm is sent, how often it is repeated and more. No special programming tools are needed for the configuration.
Second, firmware within the transmitters and receivers no longer needs to be updated by hands-on maintenance. Firmware updates and upgrades can now be done remotely and wirelessly. Third, built-in input or output modules on receivers have been streamlined, eliminating cost of additional devices and simplifying installation.
Security Escort has proven itself in Australia, Canada and the USA for over 15 years. A single system can protect more than 60,000 people or valuables. Some of the primary users of Security Escort are:
•Universities and other education institutions, for personal protection on campus
•Museums for protecting artworks, jewelry, coins
•Hospitals, assisted living facilities and adult communities, for patient/resident monitoring.