New 2010 Gemini Features - total security integration with Bold Gemini

Reported January 2010

In response to the growing number of Gemini users and our philosophy of continually improving the product, more features and enhancements have been added to Bold’s integrated management software.  While retaining Gemini’s simplicity and ease of use as an essential characteristic, the software can now handle a wider range of third party security products and provide improved efficiencies for the control room operation.  

For example, the new “instant replay” feature in the MultiView CCTV module provides the operator with the capability to quickly go back and review video footage just watched.    Viewed CCTV is recorded within Gemini and any of this video can be accessed directly from the alarm handling screen or from the MultiView display. 

Gemini MultiView provides full event management of multiple CCTV systems with all displayed video being recorded if required.  This allows the operator to gain instant access to the logs to extract and save a clip in Windows Media Player format which can then be sent directly to Police or other enforcement authorities for a timely response.

Also new for MultiView is on-screen point and click, variable speed pan, tilt and zoom controls, providing much smoother and more intuitive camera control for the operator.

Creating effective reports has always been a focus area for Gemini and the reporting interface has now been re-designed with a common advanced filtering tool.  More search fields have been added enhancing the quick look up function. 

New standard reports have been added to the existing selection and dynamic reporting further developed for presenting data in a custom format.  While report scheduling has been a standard feature since Gemini was launched, it is now also possible to schedule log reports.  All data can be output in .pdf or .csv format and automatically emailed, faxed or printed with the client’s own branding if required.  For special requirements, Bold still provides custom reports development. 

Scheduled exception reports have been introduced for viewing lists of isolated cameras and detection devices, saving significant time and cost spent checking each customer’s site.  This new feature is also available for Europlex 3GS and Signet panels. Reverse commands for these popular alarm panels are now supported in Gemini as well as alarm receiving and processing, providing a fully integrated central station solution for the Europlex range.   

For information about any of these solutions or advice on your existing communications equipment, please contact us on 01925 245599 or info@boldcommunications.co.uk