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Safer campus

by Mark Rowe

Schools often double as public places that are open to communities, making the safety and security on campus important. Issues may range from trespassing and theft, to bullying, vandalism and injury. School-aged children are vulnerable. With a surveillance system, school staff can perform security networking on campus, and police or security can do so remotely. If a suspicious person or object is detected, an alarm can trigger. Early detection of a dangerous situation on campus can aid prevention.

Sanyu Elementary School, in the Tienmu area of Shihlin District, Taipei, the capital of Taiwan was founded in 1993 and has 1,500 students from grades one to six. The school CCTV has had an overhaul. After seeing the insufficient image quality of the existing analogue cameras, the school decided to upgrade to an IP-based system. With VIVOTEK’s local distributor Zero One Technology’s advice, 48 VIVOTEK network cameras were chosen. The two major reasons for: VIVOTEK is a leading brand in Taiwan. Second, use by other schools. Some 48 network cameras have been installed in hallways, stairways, and around sports grounds. Hallways and stairways, which are semi-outdoor areas, are places with high contrast lighting. Capturing details while maintaining superb image quality can be challenging, and requiring cameras with image processing capability. VIVOTEK’s IP8332-C, a 1MP bullet-style network camera, features a removable IR-cut filter and IR illuminators, effective up to 15m, the makers say. This camera captures video with image quality and resolution around the clock. As for harsh outdoor use, the IP8332-C is encased in weather-proof casing to withstand rain and dust. The IP8332-C is also an option for monitoring hallways and stairways, the makers add.

Apart from the indoors, children have physical education classes and play around outside on the sports grounds. However, monitoring this area can be challenging considering the openness of the premises. VIVOTEK’s speed dome network camera SD8312E, with its pan/tilt mechanism, was installed for sports ground coverage. The SD8312E offers continuous 360-degree pan and 90-degree tilt. The product is designed with WDR Pro (wide dynamic range) and a removable IR-cut filter. VIVOTEK’s IP8130, a 1MP small-sized cube network camera, was installed in the security office at the school entrance, protecting not only the security guard staff, but also children. With a supporting smart phone application, VIVOTEK’s iViewer, guards can access live video off-site in real time through iPhone or Android platforms.

Kelly Huang , Director of General Affairs at Sanyu Elementary School said: “Ever since the establishment of Sanyu Elementary School 20 years ago, our top priorities have been the children’s safety, positive growth and excellent scholarship. The school has put great effort into making the environment safer and friendlier. After VIVOTEK’s cameras were installed, our surveillance quality improved significantly. The clarity and fine details in the footage delivered by VIVOTEK network cameras have exceeded our expectation. We are convinced that VIVOTEK is the best choice for campus security.”

And William Ku, Vice President of VIVOTEK’s International Business Division, said: “Campus safety always needs to be stressed. Providing our children with a safe and enjoyable learning space ensures sound development. In recent years there have been several devastating attacks on schools around the world. There have been heartbreaking tragedies and innocent children have suffered, there have been incidents in the U.S, China and South America. Sometimes attacks are unpredictable, but precautionary measures, like a comprehensive security mechanism with advanced surveillance capacity, can minimize the possibility of tragedies and irreversible loss.”

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