You may be familiar with the infrared technology, but you may be unsure of how it works or the limitless possibilities it possesses. Infrared is used in many everyday applications including simple things like using a remote control, communications, and even the reading the weather. However, you my be unaware that infrared technology can do things like see if you...
Winter conditions cause irreversible damage. Ice destroys roads and irritates cracks and crevices. Snow corrodes metals by melting and aggravating rust. Even wind creates trouble by creating hazards. However, precautionary measures are able to be takes to ensure that no damage comes to your surveillance system. This is important because surveillance systems always take up the slack during the holiday...
Weatherproof materials in a security camera is extremely important. Without this, an otherwise useful surveillance system will be wiped out by horrendous weather conditions. Thousands of dollars will be potentially saved by making sure you have the proper equipment to handle a beating by ice storms, snow, and heavy winds. Some materials are not good at handing extremely cold conditions...
There are many legitimate reasons for installing a surveillance system including preventing vandalism, protecting workers, and preventing internal theft. These things cost a workplace valuable money, productivity, and countless inventory. However, respecting your employees is just as important as protecting your company's valuable assets. Employers should make sure their workers feel safe, respected, and protected. It is possible to update...
The holidays are a time for joy and cheer, and many families enjoy taking time away from home to celebrate. While this is normally fun and games, things do not always go according to plan. You could get lost on the way there, and it's also highly likely the family car will break down or go missing. While the holidays...
As security consultants, we figured we should comment on today's election news. If you missed the big allegations today, read one of these (which one will probably depend upon your political perspective). http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/06/watch-voting-machine-change-obama-votes-to-romney-votes/ http://gizmodo.com/5958088/whys-the-gop-changing-voting-machine-software-right-before-the-election http://www.redstate.com/2012/11/04/dem-playbook-in-action-voting-machines-stealing-colorado/ Here's a video of the "Obama to Romney" vote switching in Ohio (those who claim "Obama to Romney" vote switching is occurring in Colorado haven't yet caught...
Black Friday is the busiest day of the year for retail stores. It is a time where people express themselves through their purchases and grab great bargains for discount prices. However, many stores do not have safety or security measures in place. This promotes a dangerous work environment and encourages shrinkage or precious merchandise. It is important security measures are...
If you were worried about Hurricane Sandy and her aftermath, you are not alone. Millions of people were concerned about the well being of themselves and their families, resulting in anxiety about future readiness. Unfortunately, these events are common around the globe. It would be much easier on the government, stores, and regular people if everyone remained prepared for such...
Overview With crime on the rise more people have been turning to security systems for protection. Often, police are overburdened with cases and too far away to get to an emergency in time. A few extra seconds can make a situation escalate dangerously. A security system allows you to know when an intruder is coming, be aware of the kinds...
Well, friends, it looks like the Kelora saga is finally over. Special thanks to those who commented and dug up so many great articles on Kelora. Here's the ruling document itself: http://docs.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/california/candce/4:2010cv04947/235910/153/ Some articles found by our readers: www.internetretailer.com/2012/05/22/big-patent-win-e-retailers http://ipwise.wordpress.com/2012/05/21/from-on-sale-to-obvious-kelora-systems-is-twice-bitten-by-a-prior-product/
Here's a link to the latest court ruling on Kelora. http://docs.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/california/candce/4:2010cv04947/235910/120/0.pdf?ts=1323253793 Basically, it declares the needs for expert witnesses and in doing so rejects Ebay, Microsoft, Cabela's, et all's motion for immediate dismissal. The expert witnesses should complete their testimony no later than January 25th. We'll keep you updated.
(This is an update from this story about the demand letters sent by Kelora to most of the US's eCommerce sites) A form letter about some other topic, filled with fluff and nonsense about speeding up the patent process to bring products to market faster and spur innovation, yes, that's what the white house decided to send in response to the thousands of requests from...
The hearing which was originally scheduled for November 17th has been pushed back to December 1st. After a hearing the judge usually takes 4-8 weeks to rule; a week after the hearing you will be able to request a transcript. As soon as we get the transcript or any other news we will help distribute the news. This is an...
Update from Wednesday, May 23 2012: The claims by Kelora against Ebay, Microsoft, Adobe, Target, etc have been invalidated. We did an updated post here which is mostly just other site's commentary about the ruling that our readers found. I am not a lawyer, so this isn't legal advise, but if you get a letter about patent infringement from Kelora...
