The Birmingham Police Department sought to install a city-wide surveillance system. However, they needed one with extraordinary flexibility to avoid interference with its existing Wi-Fi system.
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Companies in just about every industry are looking to wireless technology to connect serial devices and avoid the high cost of installing cable. Low-cost wireless links reduce installation and maintenance costs and provide mobility. However, designing an effective wireless-networking solution requires an understanding of today’s complex wireless technologies, their benefits, and their trade-offs.
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The Dallas City Council and the local police department implemented a wireless video surveillance system consisting of 32 Firetide mesh nodes and 40 Sony cameras in the troubled Central Business District. The goal is to reduce crime while keeping citizens satisfied, so residents and visitors can feel safer. With 24/7 monitoring, the system provides a way to deter crime and improve the police department’s detection and investigation capabilities.
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