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DALLMEIER AT THE ESPLANADE
video surveillance and management systems that is captured is essential for the clear distinction of the
independent of the manufacturer. The entire chips and playing cards.”
technology derives from Dallmeier electronic GmbH
& Co.KG, a company known worldwide as a specialist Recording in Broadcast quality
in networked casino surveillance that regularly hits Captured video images are shown on three
the headlines with its major projects like the Sands workstations featuring high resolution flat screens.
and the Venetian Casinos in Macau and the Barona This digital matrix, which involves the connection of
Casino in the USA. many Dallmeier components into a network, is the
Wolfgang Haack, managing director of DEKOM core of the surveillance system.
Security & Network GmbH, relies on products and In total there are 88 DIS-1/S recorders recording
solutions from Dallmeier for casino projects. “When in MPEG-2 format to ensure the best possible image
you buy products and solutions from Dallmeier, you quality. The one channel MPEG-2 video streaming
are also buying their substantial experience in casino server is at the same time encoder and decoder
projects worldwide. Customers benefit from this fact offering triplex functionality - audio and video
and I have no doubt that it contributes to their recording, transmission and replay simultaneously. All
purchase decision.” other cameras are integrated in the network through
six DMS 180 III recorders.
Detailed and true-colour pictures
Gaming is monitored round-the-clock by more than Easy and intuitive operation
150 high-resolution Dallmeier CasinoCams (in this The entire video system is controlled using the
case vandal-resistant colour dome cameras) with SeMSy management system. The major advantage of
Cam_inPIX technology and by ten controllable PTZ SeMSy is that it can easily be customised in order to
dome cameras. Especially in a casino with difficult fulfil the individual requirements of the client. For
lighting conditions Dallmeier’s Cam_inPIX technology example, It is possible to personalise the graphic
demonstrates all its abilities. With its specially interface and to integrate individual floor plans. The
developed software, CasinoCams deliver the best Casino Esplanade implemented this skilfully. Via a
picture material possible under specific casino front view of the building the operator can switch
conditions. Due to high contrast and true-colour with only one mouse click to any floor. This
pictures, the imprints on playing cards and the colour generates an exact plan of the floor, with the location
of chips can be identified clearly even though the of every camera marked. One click is sufficient to
colour of the table varies. CasinoCams compensate for obtain the view of any specific camera. The operation
the light reflections from fast spinning roulette wheels of the system is intuitive and self-explanatory.
and there are no smear effects. Robert Heymann from
VTS says: “Alongside the perfect recording systems and A satisfied customer
the ideal network management-systems, the cameras Dr. Hergen Riedel, press chief of the Casino
are pre-configured for the special challenges Hamburg, confirms the customer’s complete
presented by casino surveillance. When immediate satisfaction: “The user friendliness of the system is
clarification of attempted fraud is required the really impressive. Disagreements at a table can be
accuracy of the colour pictures and the unique detail clarified discreetly and clearly within a few minutes.”
Indeed the clarification of dissent is well-organised.
In case of an unclear circumstance, the course of the
event is investigated in a matter of minutes with the
help of the Dallmeier SmartFinder in the security
room. The result is shown to Chairman and Croupier,
due to the recorded picture material available with a
Dallmeier system.
Should a guest not accept the situation despite the
clear investigation and the issue goes to court, the
relevant pictures can easily and quickly be burned on
a CD and with the Kalagate-Certification they can be
used as evidence in court.
Ready for the Future
The requirements in the Casino Esplanade will
surely grow or change in the next years – for example
when new components are added or when new
functions are needed. Due to the open and flexible
system architecture of the Dallmeier system, expansion
is straightforward. The system is perfectly prepared for
the future and makes it easy for the customer to
accommodate the system to current needs.
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