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May32017 by Lori Jetha2 Comments

Hybrid or NVR: Making the right choice for a surveillance upgrade

Expert Advice Series, For New Transportation Directors, Industry Trends, Transit, Video Camera Surveillance

On-board video technology is in the midst of an important transition in image quality, or what I like to call a ‘resolution evolution.’ The introduction of the Network Video Recorder (NVR) into the fixed surveillance market several years ago, brought with it the promise of higher quality images, as well as remote configuration, camera re-booting and monitoring. High-definition cameras and recorders were on the hot list for many transit agencies looking to upgrade their existing vehicle camera systems, with improvements in resolution driving the desire for change. (more…)

Mar292017 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Planning for Stop Arm Camera Success

Expert Advice Series, School Bus, Stop-arm Cameras

Seon has been providing mobile surveillance systems and fleet management solutions to school districts across North America for almost two decades, and over the years our customers have cited that camera system reliability and image quality are the key factors they continue choosing Seon solutions over any other vendor. These two factors are gaining in popularity with stop arm camera implementations. Districts are relying on the camera image quality and DVR reliability to capture stop-arm violators in action. If a DVR fails to record a stop-arm incident, no evidence of the violation will be available to identify the vehicle and notify the driver of their error, allowing this behavior to continue and risking the lives of students in the future. But another important factor is the ability t

Sep272016 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Building a Case for School Bus Surveillance Equipment

Expert Advice Series, School Bus, Video Camera Surveillance

How can you justify the purchase of video surveillance equipment for your school bus fleet? Whether you need to build a business case for your school board meeting or just looking for some facts prior to talking to your team, this SlideShare presentation will help you find answers and real numbers. (more…)

Jul62016 by Lori Jetha4 Comments

Enhancing Driver Visibility – Removing the Deadly Blind Spot

Commercial Vehicles, Expert Advice Series, Industry Trends, Solution & Product Updates, Transit

Every vehicle has blind spots, but transit vehicles are particularly vulnerable to blind spots due to their size and composition. On a transit bus, blind spots not only impair driver visibility but often lead to deadly (and costly) collisions. Improving driver visibility can increase the safety of passengers and pedestrians and should be an integral part of any transit system’s safety program. But what are some solutions available today that help solve the killer blind spot? Let’s examine a few that have been tried to increase driver visibility and prevent common types of collisions. (more…)