Editorial
Dear readers,
Hello again. In front of you is the April issue of our newsletter. In April we released the smarti® v4.8.0 update quite, a few new and useful features have been added and you can read all about them further on in this issue. We also write about some general ideas on how to use smarti® in building/home automation and as always we also included a case study on this topic. We feel that this issue is really packed full with news and new ideas so we hope you will enjoy reading it.
Best regards,
Your smarti® team
smarti® v4.8.0 update released
We have released a new smarti version which now allows a user to self enroll automatically using the self enrolment procedure. This means that an authorized user can record biometric patterns without the presence of the system administrator. Serial function executor tool was also upgraded to handle the delay time between function executions. The communication between external input devices and the smarti® unit was improved. smarti® can now send a confirmation to the external input device that it received the sent data. It can now also process more then one answer from the same device at the same time and extract the unique identification code from the
right answer. Some other minor additions have also been implemented. Please download the smarti® v4.8.0 update from our partner pages.
Biometric enrolment on the fly
In the newest smarti® update the Self enrolment procedure was added. This procedure enables a user to self enrol automatically. The user can record biometric patterns in to the smarti® unit without the presence of the system administrator. This can be useful for new users which do not have any recorded patterns but have been granted access in advance. And for existent users which already have recorded patterns, but the patterns are either not good or already to old.
To use the self enrolment procedure the user must be authorised by the system administrator. This means that for a new user the system administrator has to create a new person enter his/hers information and assign an EIN (Enrolment Identification Number) code to the person. A user which is already enrolled only has to have an EIN code assigned by the administrator and he or she can then update his or her biometric patterns on the fly.
Revised installation guide
Because of all the new features in the v4.8.0 update we had to revise and update the installation guide which is now v1.4. For all those who are registered at our partner pages the new installation guide is already available for download.
smarti®: building/home automation
With smarti® the options for your corporate or domestic building automation are countless; all you have to do is use your imagination and smarti will do the rest. define on-access user related tasks and rights such as unlocking doors, turning on the lights, downloading e-mails, etc.
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Use the integrated video/IP phone, video intercom and video messages feature for easy communication.
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Use the video surveillance feature to improve your security.
Automatically send e-mail notifications of important evens.
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Connect any number of I/O devices using TCP/IP, RS232/422/485 and USB ports or dry contact relays.
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Define on-access user related tasks and rights for all connected devices.
Set up “to-do” tasks for all of your devices.
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Use electronic locks to open doors to authorized individuals automatically.
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Automate and mange the heating and air-conditioning systems.
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Control the alarm system.
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Manage the lighting and the blinds.
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Connect and control your multimedia devices.
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Mange domestic appliances.
Case study: smarti® takes part in home automation
A family wanted to automate their two-storied house and make it safer for the children. The family already had a Local Area Network with access to broadband Internet and a hardware firewall in the house. They decided to use the smarti® system because it has the video intercom and video/IP phone features already integrated and an alarm system can be connected to it. Read the entire case study.
Help us improve the smarti®
In TAB Systems, we value your opinion and we are constantly trying to improve and upgrade the smarti®. That is why we kindly ask you to take a few minutes of your time to answer some questions about smarti®. Even if you do not own a smarti® your answers will help us bring it closer to your and/or to your customers needs.
Please follow this link to our questionnaire where you can give answers to the questions provided. We also ask you to fill in your contact details and company type so that we will be able to link different types of companies and buisiness fields with different needs. |
