Thursday, March 25, 2010

iSentry: IP Based Surveillance Solution by PTCL


PTCL is offering this IP based security surveillance solution, with remote recording to its customers.
Called iSentry, package comes with a Camera, 1 MB DSL, static IP, remote recording for Rs. 6,000 per month per camera – no upfront cost at all.
One may term this cost little high, because of its recurring nature, however let’s not forget that this solution is for corporate customers, who may find it handy by replacing this solution with workforce and ultimately cutting the cost.
How iSentry works?


What’s included?
  • Wireless IP camera
  • 1 MB DSL
  • Static IP
  • Remote Recording
Let’s preview features of iSentry
  • Watch live feeds on PC or Mobile phone, using internet while being anywhere in the world
  • You can re-call recordings, that never get lost or stolen, because they are stored remotely on PTCL servers
  • Get alarms via SMS or email in case of any intrusion/movement or if cam goes offline
  • You get 1 MB DSL, which you can use for browsing or any other internet activity (however, make sure that you leave some bandwidth free that is necessary for security cam to broadcast feed)
  • iSentry comes with surveillance alarm, to call in-vicinity backup guards
Pricing:
Ready2Go: If you need one cam per Telephone line, than this Rs. 6,000 per month subscription is good for you
iSentry Personalized: If you need three or more cameras per site, go for this package. Pricing may depend on number of cameras plus distance from each other
iSentry Customized: Need anything that doesn’t fit above two categories? Such as you want your already available wired cameras infrastructure to be integrated with iSentry etc, check PTCL for what they have to offer you.

How Does the 3DS Work Without 3D Glasses?


Nintendo is keeping quiet about how its goggle-less 3D displays work but luckily for us, the rumor mill is churning out information regardless.
Late on Monday night, Nintendo announced that it would unveil a new version of its handheld DS console at E3 in June. Dubbed the 3DS, Nintendo said the device would allow users to enjoy 3D games without the need for glasses. 48 hours later, and we've already got some rumors about the specifics of the device.
Engadget cites Asahi in Japan, which claims the 3DS achieves its glasses-free 3D effect by using a parallax barrier LCD from Sharp. These displays have been around for a few years but they're very dependent on what angle you look at the screen from. Though this shouldn't be a problem with a small LCD, like the ones you'd find on the DS, it's not too practical for the telly in your sitting room.
So how does a parallax LCD work? Most people know that when you're watching a 3D movie and wearing those dorky glasses, a different image is being sent to each eye; your brain mashes these two images together to create a composite 3D image. You may not know that a 3D display incorporates an overlay that is placed in front of the LCD. This is called a parallax barrier and it polarizes the glasses.
Sharp's parallax barrier is a little different for it is actually a 'switching LCD' that allows for both 2D and 3D imaging without the need for special glasses or goggles. When this switching LCD is switched off, the TFT-LCD displays 2D imaging as normal, but when the parallax barrier is switched on, it controls the way light leaves the display, meaning different patterns of light reach the left and right eye.
Other rumors suggest the device will pack a DualShock-esque vibration-feedback system and something called 3D control sticks, whatever they are.

Cricket Companion: Pakistan’s 1st Application Hits Ovi Store


The First ever Pakistani designed, unique mobile application has been uploaded on Nokia Ovi Store and is available for downloading. The one of its kind application hits 10,000 downloads in initial 3 weeks of the launch.
‘Cricket Companion’ is designed by a Pakistani developer who is associated with Tricastmedia – subsidiary of Tech Access Media Solutions (TAMS); company is specialized in development of Mobile, Web and Wap based applications.
Cricket Companion is a GPRS based application which can be installed on the handset; this would enable user to view complete live coverage of all International ODI, Test and T20 Matches. This application will also display the detailed live statistics of any player in the bowling teams. The application also includes Bowling and Batting graphs and charts as well as update alerts.
With Cricket Companion, now you are able to enjoy the live cricket matches anywhere on your mobile phone with the similar thrilling match experience as that of television. This application is now available on Ovi Store for both Nokia S40 & S60 devices.

Cricket Companion has also qualified for Nokia’s Program for mobile application developers, particularly those in Pakistan. Through this program, called Calling All Innovators, developers produce mobile content and applications and win prizes. These applications, if selected, are then offered for download at OVI store to worldwide Nokia users.
This year, Calling All Innovators contest has a special prize for Pakistani developers who submit locally relevant applications and content for use on Nokia devices.
Developer based in Pakistan can win prize of 1,000,000/- PKR in cash. Additionally, two runners-up will get 500,000/- PKR in cash and 300,000/- PKR in cash respectively. And remember, this is an additional incentive – you could still be a global winner in one of the four categories.