Bloodhound Technology
Active RFID - Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is used to automatically identify objects or people using RFID tags. RFID tags include a chip that stores an ID and an antenna that enables the chip to transmit the stored data to a reader.
Bloodhound Server- The system uses established network infrastructure and protocols making it a very cost effective system that can be monitored in real-time from anywhere in the world. Only the necessary information is
transmitted via the internet using the GSM transceiver on the handheld. This information is stored in a
database located on a web server that is accessible from anywhere in the world. Provision has been made for a tri-band unit to allow for operation in the United States of America.
Bloodhound User Software and Interface - The system software provides a visual representation of guard movements and identity in real time. It also provides a means of managing sites to be monitored; patrol schedules and provides management reports on real-time and historical data. The information is available from anywhere in the world via the internet. The system software (client application) is an executable program that is installed on the user’s computer. This program gives the user access to the on-line web server from anywhere in the world via the internet. The security structure of the software ensures that user’s only have access to the information defined for their security profile.
GSM / GPRS - Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) is the most widely used digital mobile phone system . It is present in more than 160 countries , supporting voice , data, text messaging and cross-border roaming. General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is a mobile data service available to users of GSM mobile phones and provides moderate speed transfer.
GPS - Global Positioning System. Is a method to determine geographical coordinates and local time on earth using calibrating signals from a network of satellites.
Biometrics - Methods for uniquely recognizing humans based upon one or more physical or behavioral traits. Biometrics is used as a form of identity access management and access control. It is also used to identify individuals in groups that are under surveillance. A biometric system can operate in the following two modes: verification and identification.
Smart Cards (transaction element) -is any pocket-sized card with embedded integrated circuits which can process data. This implies that it can receive input which is processed and delivered as an output. Using smart cards is also a form of strong security authentication for single sign-on within large companies and organizations.
The applications: credit or ATM cards, in a fuel card, SIMs for mobile phones, pre-pay utilities in household, high-security identification, access-control cards and public phone payment cards.
