Innovations in technology for security:
Technology has come along a great way to enhance security. The following are some of the top innovations in technology for security:
- Digital door locks: These are put at entrances, and allow entry to any institution only after the correct digital pin lock is entered.
- Biometric systems: These allow entry only after they scan fingerprints, voice and retina and find them correct.
- Electrical gates: These are automatic security gates and have become a common tool for all smart cities and their dwellers. Examples include boom barrier, flap barrier, etc.
Risks of having residential areas without security gates:
The following are the risks of not having security gates in residential areas:
- Children and pets are not safe within the premises without security gates. They can venture out to the roads and meet with mishaps.
- No control over people and cars leaving and entering the residential campus. Unwanted access to properties cannot be prevented, thus making the premises prone to thefts. High-alert areas and residential areas housing VIPs and VVIPs, if unguarded with security gates, can become prone to terrorist attacks too.
Cutting-edge solutions to security: Boom Barriers and Flap Barriers:
Boom barriers and Flap barriers are electric gates, which have revolutionized security systems.
- Boom barriers: A boom barrier or automatic boom gates consist of poles to block vehicular movement in parking lots, driveways, toll plazas, roads and highways and so on, in an automated way. These are equipped with a torque motor which lifts the boom arm up and down via a sinusoidal level system. The following are the features of an automatic boom barrier:
- Follow electromechanical and hydraulic systems to make them operate more smoothly.
- Are characterized by high performance, robust structures and unique designs with attractive looks.
- Have control and intelligence units with versatile modes of operation for different applications and integrations.
- There are safety rubbers at the ends of boom arm to provide safety. The boom barriers also have reverse on obstacle detection features, integration with safety sensors and vehicle loop sensors.
- Have wireless keypads, SMS device integration, sound prompt, LED detectors, illuminated boom arm, RS485 communications, display counters and so on.
- Are extremely compatible and can be integrated with parking systems, RFID readers, access readers, toll systems and so on.
- Flap barriers: A flap barrier can be retractable or swing type in version. These are used to control pedestrian movements in corporate and residential sectors, airports and railway platforms, etc. The flap barrier manufacturers claim of the following features In flap barriers:
- High efficiency, smooth driving mechanisms with intelligent control systems for smooth and accurate performance.
- Multiple lane flap barriers are also available to facilitate controlled bidirectional movement of pedestrians.
- Have RS485/IC/TCP communication, illuminated gate wings, counter displays, LED directions, sound prompts and so on.
- Have inbuilt infrared sensors to detect obstructions in movement, thus preventing accidents and damage to goods. Gates can be integrated with fire alarms and open automatically during emergency.
- Compatible with all control systems like queue management, fare collection systems and so on.
