I recently had to build an infrared close proximity sensor that could tell if something was dropped in a parcel delivery drop box. After some searching, I ended up using a microcontroller and a piece ...

IEC Infrared Systems makes infrared security systems and thermal imaging systems for military, critical infrastructure, border protection and counter UAS applications. IEC was founded in 1999 as a ...

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As the U.S. Army produces third-generation forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sensors, officials are exploring emerging capabilities that might be integrated into fourth-generation systems. FLIR ...

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Home security systems—once the exclusive domain of high-priced professional installers—have never been more affordable, and the hardware and software is simpler, more intuitive, and easier to set up ...

When investing in home security technology, you need to make sure it will help you out for years to come. But that's difficult to guarantee if you're planning a move or if you move frequently, like a ...

Contrary to popular belief, most property crimes—including burglaries and package theft—happen during the day, not under cover of darkness. But night still brings unique challenges: fewer people ...