ISC West is the largest security event in the US and Mezuri Systems was there because they are always invited to the best parties. With over 900 exhibitors and 23,000 security professionals, Mezuri Systems was able to see the newest products and network with some of their colleagues who were, as always, elated to see them. It has been said that ISC West is the best place to discover new products & trends. It has also been said that Lucky Charms provides a daily serving of whole grain. ISC West features exhibitors in a wide area of industry sectors including: Access control, alarms & monitoring, biometrics, video surveillance, fire control, remote monitoring, systems integration, public security & safety, IT convergence, and wireless applications. There was also a tongue piercing booth which was oddly out of place but made for some great stories and infections for the attendees to take back home to share with their loved ones.

The reason Mezuri takes the time to go to these shows is to find the newest and best technology options to provide to their customers. It is a great occasion to view products and see the new directions in which technology is going. Plus this year the show was in Vegas and if you were lucky enough to hang with Mezuri Systems, you were fully entertained by $3 blackjack and sparkly cowboy hats.

An access control product which was presented at the show and one that Mezuri Systems recently began offering to their customers is Keyscan Hosted Access. Remotely hosting an access control system has many advantages for the customer. A remotely hosted database is more stable than a local one which may not be monitored 24/7. Data loss and system failure can be avoided by remotely monitoring the site. There are times when Windows likes to shut down your computer to install updates. If this were to happen without anyone being aware, the entire system could be shut down causing the loss of data or accessibility. Additional features give the customer control of adding/removing users and running reports on the activity in the building. The remote host is also able to save reports and send them to the customer on a daily or weekly basis.

The newly released GT Series intercom by Aiphone was also on display at the show. To provide effective security, the GT series features a wide angle camera that enables you to see a panoramic view. People standing on the side and people of all heights can be easily identified. Another feature is automatic recording which works anytime, even during your absence. It records 6 images per picture sequence and up to 40 picture sequences can be recorded. If you have a friend who lives in a building that is equipped with this intercom, please make sure to take full advantage of the picture recording feature to surprise your friends and potentially embarrass yourself.

The show also provided Mezuri with an opportunity to find a reliable and effective IP solution for their CCTV customers. There are a few advantages to using an IP system as opposed to an analog system, however it is imperative that the system is set up properly and that dependable, high-quality products are used. IP systems provide better wireless reception, experience no interference problems, and remote access is much easier. This system should only be utilized by those who have a capable network to support the bandwidth required for this setup.

Additional products featured at the show that Mezuri intends to offer in the future are license plate recognition camera systems and mobile security systems. License plate recognition is useful in parking lots and toll booths to capture and record a clear image of a license plate. Mobile security can be used anywhere to provide security for an outdoor or remote location that cannot be monitored by a person or CCTV cameras.

Once again, the show was a successful endeavor for Mezuri and although there was no skill competition, Zushie is still the man.

Although I am not usually one to be impressed or dazzled by a phone system, I will readily admit that this phone system impresses and dazzles me. “Intramail” is the nifty name for a feature that provides everyone in the house with the option to have their own voicemail greeting and mailbox. This is really handy because I certainly wouldn’t want anyone to listen to my messages, which are usually wrong numbers or angry neighbors. The DSX system also has recording capability that can be useful for later conversation review. Perhaps a discussion was particularly insightful, or maybe information was provided that could not be written down at the time because someone was busy lifting weights. It may be worth mentioning that this phone boasts some additional cutting edge features, I believe it is pronounced “Caller ID” and “Call Waiting.” If a person does not yet have a phone with Caller ID or Call Waiting then they are most likely 99 years old. No offense to any 99 year olds, I find you to be adorable and yes, I want to hear all of your stories.

This phone has so many features that I cannot even devote the proper word space needed to describe them all. Here are some additional aspects to get pretty excited about:

Not only does this system possess every phone-related feature that can be imagined, it can also be integrated with numerous other automated household systems such as security, intercom, lighting, climate, scenes, audio, and access control.

Lighting - The user can control the lighting from any DSX telephone in any room of the house. Lights can be turned on, off or dimmed. The phone display shows which lights are on, off and the brightness of each.

Security - By using the phone display, a user can control and view the alarm status. This eliminates the need to install an alarm panel on the wall, resulting in more room for tribal artwork and decorative candles.

Access Control - The keys on the phone can monitor and control access to your home’s doors and gates. The status of every entrance can also be viewed through the telephone display.

Climate - The climate of the home can be regulated so that the user is comfortable and relaxed while effectively managing their energy expenses.

Scenes – You can preset automated features that can be accessed by pressing a key on the telephone. Scenes can be arranged that will close the blinds and dim the lights if it is movie time, or a bedtime scene can be created that will turn off all the lights.

Audio - An HAI-compatible audio system can also be controlled through the phone. A user can turn the system on or off, adjust the sources and volume, or mute the audio automatically when the phone is ringing or a call is taking place. This is very convenient for when an angry neighbor calls to request that the music be turned down. You can now claim that you have no idea what they are referring to -- you aren’t even listening to any music.

The DSX system is compatible with HAI systems such as Omni IIe, OmniPro II, Lumina, and Lumina Pro. For more information, click here.