Version 1.2

Version 1.2 focuses on extending the ease of use of the eMerge 5000. The Monitoring Desktop, for example, offers a unified view of the real time activity of a system through a web browser. A single window shows the real time activity log, selected video, and active alarms. A tabbed display lets the user select individual cameras, camera views, and interactive graphical floor plans – also introduced in this version. The capability to show stored photo ID images in response to card access makes this display ideal for building lobby and remote verification applications. Additional usability enhancements are visible throughout the system and include cloning configuration data, improved online documentation, and multilingual capability.

This new software update also includes the ability to connect network nodes on remote network segments including over the public Internet. The eMerge 5000 now supports both static and dynamic IP address determination for network nodes. A software utility is provided to simplify field configuration of remote network nodes. All message traffic between the network controller and network nodes is authenticated, making it possible to securely connect to the system over local or wide area networks without requiring a VPN or other special network facilities. Any remote site with an Internet connection can now safely be connected.

As is the case with all eMerge 5000 software updates, version 1.2 can be remotely installed in just a few minutes, and a single update package contains all of the software required for all hardware components.

Version 1.2 in detail

Functional Area	Capability	Description
Access Control	Expanded capacity	The eMerge 5000 has been certified for support of up to 140 readers per network controller. The previous certification was to 64 readers.
Access Control	Elevator control	Version 1.2 implements an elevator control capability that supports 52 controlled floors per elevator cab.
Event Monitoring	Monitoring Desktop	A major new feature, the Monitoring Desktop, provides an integrated view of the system in real time including access control, alarms, video, and photo ID.
	Real Time Floor Plans	The floor plans capability has been enhanced to offer icons representing cameras, portals, and alarm events. Each icon changes to reflect real time status, and clicking on an icon presents a menu of related options.
	Efficiency (general)	Real time monitoring has been made more responsive.

Video	MJPEG Support	Support for motion JPEG video has been added for cameras that support it, resulting in smoother video rendition. Mozilla Firefox and Netscape Navigator are known to support this format.
Data Communications and Security	Static IP Addressing	Support is now provided for static IP address assignment to network nodes. Addresses can be set either through the user interface or by using a separate utility program provided.
	Network Node Message Authentication	All messages passing between the Network Node and the Network Controller are now authenticated using a SHA-1 digest using a 160-bit key. Critical data, such as access card number, is encrypted. This makes it feasible to connect nodes over the public Internet without using a VPN connection.
	ODBC lockdown	Access to the database through ODBC can be selectively enabled and disabled, and the database password can be set through the eMerge 5000 user interface.
User Interface	Internationalization	The eMerge 5000 now has multi-lingual capability. Language packs can be loaded onto the Network Controller, and language and other internationalization features can be selected.
	Session expiration	User session expiration can be set from the Network Controller, and session expiration is logged.
	Clone operation	Various setup screens now include a clone option in addition to add and delete. This new operation facilitates setup by copying information from already established items.
Maintenance	Backup and Restore	The interval for backup of the historical log to CSV file on network-attached storage is now settable from the user interface.
	Backup and Restore	Backups can now be uploaded to the Network Controller from the user’s PC through a command in the user interface. Backups can also be restored to a Network Controller other than the one from which it originated.
	System Operations	Commands are now provided to permit shut down, reboot, and node data refresh from the user interface.
		Commands are now provided to remove unused floor plan backgrounds, photo IDs, and similar data.
		Service provider data including HTML and graphics files can be downloaded to the Network Controller. This information is displayed when the Support/Utility>Service Provider menu item is accessed.

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