Access Control Updates

Transmission technology has transformed from the proximity card to the smart card, and now, long range reading transmission technology advancements at Farpointe Data have created 433 MHz transmitters that are substantially more resourceful than the previous 125 kHz of the proximity card and 13.56 MHz of the smart card.
The new two or four button transmitters can open two to four doors from up to 200 feet. The 433 MHz receivers use both long range identification and no-contact technologies; an efficient combination of proximity and smart cards. The new transmitters and receivers are also more secure because the communication signal only activates when the user is pressing the transmitter's button and proceeds directly to the receiver, not like common active cards which usually send out a constant signal for a receiver. Security is also heightened because when a user presses a transmitter's button, the access data changes due to the fact that it is encrypted and rolling consistently. Codes cannot be sniffed or duplicated.
Farpointe Data's work is not over yet. The long range transmission technology popularity is growing thanks to the convenience it brings to every user.

Read more about this at: http://www.farpointedata.com/technology & http://www.ecmag.com/section/new-opportunities-access-control.

San Diego's Daily Transcript Says That Electrical Contracting Is In A "New Era of Growth"

San Diego's NECA Chapter has expanded from 32 contractor members and 35 associate members to 51 contractor members and 48 associate members, sure to grow even more within the next year. The recession hit everyone hard, and the electrical contracting companies are just now gaining back the numbers they had before the economic downturn. These kinds of exciting advancements are happening all around the nation. Electrical contracting is a $130 billion industry, according to NECA, and that is evident in the impact and influence electrical contractors have on U.S. communities.

Read about the rise of electrical contracting in San Diego at: http://www.sddt.com/News/article.cfm?SourceCode=20150827crg#.Vd5eVyVVhHw

victor Video Management System (VMS)

Manually written reports are in the past. With victor VMS, investigators and command center operators can now "view, manage and replay alarms as needed" and collect essential information like "videos and still images, report data and charts and user notes - into a template and export it as an incident report for internal use by management or external use by local law enforcement." The days of transcribing notes, exporting images and charts, and burning CD's are over.

Read the American Dynamics article on victor VMS here: http://www.americandynamics.net/NewsEvents/NewsDetails.aspx?i=277

Assistance to Firefighters Grant helps further the FSRI's mission.

UL's Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) received $1.5 million from Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant to support the FSRI's mission to "increase firefighter knowledge and reduce injuries and deaths in the fire service and the communities it serves". 

Read the full press release here: http://ul.com/newsroom/pressreleases/new-dhs-grant-helps-ul-continue-improving-fire-service-knowledge-with-hands-on-training/

The National Fire Protection Association has an extremely useful map of U.S. Wildfire Activity. Stay safe everyone.

If you cannot see the map, please follow this link: U.S. Wildfire Activity

Follow Intrepid Electronic Systems on LinkedIn!

Intrepid has a new account that needs dedicated followers. Keep in touch with us at our company page: Intrepid Electronic Systems, Inc.

A new mural designed by ArtEsteem students from West Oakland Middle School is coming to the West Street underpass between 35th and 36th street.

"Oakland Super Heroes Mural Project (OSH) is a crucial community development effort by Attitudinal Healing Connection (AHC) in Oakland that will engage 105 youth to be change agents in their community. This project aims to resolve issues that plague our city, create over 30 jobs, enhance our neighborhoods and reduce blight. AHC is proud to share the progress of the first large scale mural beautification and revitalization public art project in West Oakland/Emeryville."

CEO of Intrepid Electronic Systems and former Emeryville Mayor Kurt Brinkman supports the murals' message. "I got involved when I was on the school board in Emeryville, 40 percent of Emeryville students actually come from West Oakland. When you see the violence that occurs in both Oakland and Emeryville, if kids are to learn they can't have violence in their life," Brinkman said. (Article)

Donate to support AHC in completing the Mural Project here.

Progress pictures from the second mural on Market St. underneath the 580 freeway.

Bing Concert Hall voted Northern California Project of the Year for Best Cultural/Worship & Excellence in Safety

Intrepid Electronics installed the fire alarm system at Stanford University's award-winning Bing Concert Hall, renowned for its excellent structure that works to enhance any and all acoustics within the hall.

Thanks to Intrepid Electronic Systems, the Bing Concert Hall is now a leader in fire safety.

Intrepid's Booth Setup

Intrepid at the Range

U.S. Patent No. 8,072,945 Goes To AES Link Layered Networks

"The patented Link Layered Networks extend the functionality and reliability of AES-IntelliNet® private wireless mesh radio networks. The issuance of this patent is a testament to AES Corporation’s technology advancements, validating the Company’s forward thinking and engineering progress."

Read the full press release here: 

AES Corporation Announces Issuance of a New U.S. Patent for Link Layered Networks

"Xtralis takes aim and addresses the important issues in fire protection today"

Xtralis makes an interactive web show about the fire industry that will "explore new technologies, dispel myths and share the wisdom of some of the industry’s leading practitioners in a format interesting to seasoned practitioners and YouTube browsers alike".

Watch the first episode right here, right now. 

Intrepid Electonics Featured in Electrical Contractor Magazine

The James R. Herman Cruise Terminal

KMD Architects and Pfau Long Architecture designed the James R. Herman cruise terminal, a deceivingly simple structure that serves as both a passenger funnel and event venue. The aesthetic reflects modern, minimalist designs with its corrugated aluminum sections and large glass windows.

Contrary to the reserved design of the structure, it cost close to $100 million to complete. The structure has advanced security features, a 12-megawatt shore power system for clean energy cruise liner charging, and an automated mobile gangway for ship boarding. The James R. Herman cruise terminal makes up for its lacking extravagance with amazing efficiency and features.

Be sure to check out the Port of San Francisco's site for more information and this San Francisco Chronicle article on the terminal's innovative design.

More from NECA's day at the Capitol

"Intrepid Electronic Systems, Inc., a leading Fire, Security, and Technology solution provider endorses VESDA-E VEA Aspirating Smoke Detector"

Intrepid Electronic Systems has recently endorsed the Xtralis VESDA-E VEA smoke detector, a UL-certified advancement in detection technology that runs seamlessly during customer demonstrations and in action. The VEA is affordable and has active early detection, along with many other impressive features, that help to minimize potential damage and evacuation. Intrepid was so impressed by the VEA's performance that they installed and evaluated it in their San Jose and Oakland offices. Read more about the Xtralis VESDA-E VEA smoke detector in PRWeb's article.