History of Electronic Security
Abstract
Chapter 3 is about the history of electronic security systems, and includes in that history the secrets you need to know to understand how to make the most out of today’s advanced technology.
This chapter explains the history of integrated electronic security systems including the five generations of alarm/access control systems, CCTV (now digital video) systems, and equipment obsolescence. Understanding the history of these sheds light on how to make the most of today’s technology.
Keywords
4-bit microprocessor
8-bit microproprocessor
CCTV
Convergence
Edge devices
ENIAC
EPROM
Ethernet
McCulloh loop
Paper tape
Introduction
You may not be inclined to read a chapter on history, but you would be missing ...
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