Beyond Security
Aside from typical security applications, there is a variety of settings where an end user would want to be notified of an event, wherever s/he may be. “There is strong demand for the ability to monitor for critical conditions, while also meeting regulatory compliance such as HACCP requirements as well as automatic data logging of cooler and freezer conditions,” said Paul Machacek, Director of Business Development for Winland Electronics.
For example, "facilities storing perishable products or pharmaceuticals, such as hospitals, pharmacies, grocery stores and commercial kitchens, would benefit from having the capacity to monitor these critical environments where adverse conditions can affect critical assets, Machacek said. “Facilities with these types of applications want to have remote access to not only real-time sensor information but also historic, data-logged information and alarm alerts via email or text messages when an incident occurs.”
In addition, "a device could provide two-way access to remotely monitor and collect data on up to eight sensors for changes in tempera ture , humidity, water, gases, pressure, dry contacts and more via network connection, " Machacek said . “Sensor settings may also be modified via a network connection, eliminating the need for on-site adjustments or service calls. Security dealers can expand their recurring monthly revenue by offering customers enhanced features and additional value.”
Future Development
Solutions for mobile surveillance via smartphones and tablet computers will increase in functionality, ultimately rivaling the capabilities of their desktop brethren. “Audio is forthcoming, as is alertlive- playback for a complete solution, Palasamudram said. “Secure sharing of video and enhanced DVR/ NVR management are also on the horizon.”
Camera manufacturers also recognize the power of mobile devices and will enhance support for both software and hardware. “Currently, video streaming to mobile devices is made possible through VMS. However, streaming directly from the camera is a function we expect to see more,” Ku said.
Other security applications will also take advantage of the mobile revolution. As built-in NFC chips pick up in volume, a variety of use cases will also be made possible, Clifton said. “Keypads for access control will be displaced by NFC-equipped mobile devices within the next 15 years.”
As mobile devices gain higher penetration, there will be an increasingly innovative ecosystem that utilizes them as an extension of current applications or other currently unimaginable capabilities. “The growth in the power in one's hands and ever-decreasing costs will drive the adoption of applications that are tied to such devices,” Hope concluded.