Keeping tabs on criminals

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Third-generation systems are new electronic monitoring systems being developed to reduce the crime rate by thoroughly monitoring a convicted criminal. The ineptitude of first and second-generation electronic monitoring systems has resulted in the development of third-generation systems. Third-generation systems, in addition to monitoring a criminal, will restrain criminals from indulging in criminal activities.

Electronic monitoring of prisoners, Electronic prisoner monitoring

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Watching for Criminals

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The Intelligent Surveillance and Alarm System (ISAS) from Dynatrend Inc. houses Z80 microprocessors in detectors that check for abnormal activity using infrared sensors. Spatial, temporal, and statistical inferences are made about a person's behavior compared to predetermined normal activity. The system can signal different alarms for different types of threats.

Microprocessor, Security systems, Microprocessors, Surveillance Systems, Alarms, Intelligent Surveillance and Alarm System

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Keeping dry underground: fixing a leak in the skin of an earth-sheltered house can be nearly impossible

Article Abstract:

Waterproofing fails when poorly applied, materials are poorly chosen, or punctures, flashing failures, shrinking or swelling-cracking from thermal cycling, or decomposition from solar ultraviolet radiation occur. Waterproofing membrane functions & recommended products are described.

Equipment and supplies, Housing, Dwellings, Maintenance and repair, Waterproofing, Earth houses

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