JPEGger

Jpegger is an application offering developers a multi platform Application Program Interface (API) using TCP/IP triggers to capture single or groups of JPG images and store them in SQL databases. Security cameras already in use can also be used with Jpegger.

Server Features:

User-defined fields, image groups and tables
Text embedded on image
Master/Slave JPEGger servers help manage WAN distribution of large files
Archive images and dynamically mount archives
Drivers for 4 port analog encoders
Drivers for Document Scanners, PDF's, Finger Print Readers and Signature Pads
Export transactional Milestone video with JPEGger images for hands-free DVD burning for evidence and archival of groups of transactions
Built-in web server to allow integration with existing web site or web applications
Windows NT, 2000, XP, 7, 2003 Server, 2008 Server
Microsoft SQL Standard 2005, 2008 minimum

Client Features:

Single-EXE deployment to any number of networked PC's
Capture images or files by: Send To, email and Drag and Drop
API for Suspect transactions reports - review suspect transactions with no delay
Integrated query builder - search for images
Camera Monitoring
HTML interface
Windows NT, 2000, XP, 7, 2003 Server, 2008 Server

Jpegger Transaction Imaging

(Capture Transactions Utilizing a Security Camera Interface)

Add our JPEGger imaging module and get a snapshot audit trail of every transaction. Unlike typical video surveillance systems, JPEGger captures, compresses and saves digital still images that are directly linked to a ticket or shipment. Instead of browsing through hours and hours of video footage, JPEGger images can be retrieved instantly. You'll have a step-by-step record of every scrap purchase from first weight through final payment. These images are recorded directly on the hard drive of your PC, so you can quickly retrace any transaction.

We know that your concern is justified; our JPEGger system has proven its effectiveness against fraud and theft. Furthermore, JPEGger can be combined with a Milestone® DVR to provide the ultimate in yard surveillance systems.

Jpeggers Key Features "Scrap Yard implementation":

Uses state-of-the-art digital network cameras
Monitors and alerts an unlimited number of cameras
Supports multiple servers and multiple sites
Integrates with existing security systems
Internet based remote client access
Integrators include most leading scale systems
Integrates with Milestone DVR systems to add full motion video
Sophisticated image searching capabilities
Images can be viewed, printed, emailed or uploaded to LeadsOnline
Stores data longer than VCR or DVR systems
Captures fingerprints, documents, electronic signatures, emailed pictures and driver's licenses
Use Send To, Drag and Drop or email to add PDF's, Word documents or Excel files to the database

In most security systems the video files are stored on a VCR or Digital Recorders. Digital records can be accessed via a software application supplied by the security company. In some cases these systems will capture data (such as ticket number) from the scale or ATM system via a serial output and record that information on the video. This allows for easy research in the future to see the video records of specific transactions. Although these systems are important for security reasons they have functional drawbacks in transaction image recording. All records are recorded as video, which takes up a lot of room. A typical system can only hold 2 weeks to a month of data. Access to the records is limited to research. If a transaction is in question the operator would have to bring up the supplied software enter the search criteria and wait for the results then view the video from different angles or cameras to get the required results. This limits the use of the system to someone who has time to research the records at a later date.

Transact’s Jpegger expands this capability. The scale system and the ATM system actually trigger the cameras to take a still picture when the transaction takes place. As soon as the tare and gross weight are taken and as the ATM presents the cash, the images are compressed as JPEG files and stored in a local database. The system then exports to a remote database for security and archival. Jpegger can make the images more functional for everyone. A days worth of transactions can be paged through in minutes instead of spot-checked. Images are one keystroke away from scale personnel when using the scale applications. (Four per page with page down to view more.) The tare weight images are only one keystroke away when the gross weight is taken. The operator can verify the correct vehicle is on the scale and the number of people in the vehicle is proven. Any disputes about questionable loads can instantly be e-mailed to both parties for discussion. Years worth of images can be stored without system impact.

The application does not replace the video security system; in fact, Jpegger will interface with it. Output from the serial port of the Jpegger system will feed the database of the digital recording system. If further research of a transaction is needed the video can be quickly accessed from a digital recorder using the same Jpegger search criteria.

Typical Transaction

Using JPEGger at a scrap yard starts with adding a customer. The scale application triggers JPEGger to capture an Image of the Driver's License and capture the customer data using OCR (Optical Character Recognition), magnetic stripe or 2D barcode. At this time we also capture a current image of the customer and an optional fingerprint image. Each time the customer drives onto the scale or places material on a platform scale and a weight is taken, the scale application triggers one or a group of cameras. The trigger message includes the weight, commodity, customer and any other information that is required. On an outbound scale a second group of snapshots are recorded, tare weight is identified and added to the computer ticket. The process continues through the payment process at the payment window and/or ATM.

Multiple cameras are typically installed at your truck scale, to capture a load image from above and a cab shot, to help identify the vehicle for tare weight and number of persons in the vehicle. Single or multiple cameras are typically employed at your platform scale, to capture an image of the material on the scale and surrounding area. Camera(s) are also installed at your payment window and/or ATM to capture images of your employee and/or customer. Images and documents are often added at the close of a transaction , examples: car titles, signed documents and electronic signatures.

At time of shipping, a record of images for each load can accompany shipments. Word documents, Excel files, PDF's and other documents can be stored in the JPEGger Database.
The scale operator, managers and auditors can seamlessly access the transaction records with the recorded snapshots to verify that a secure end-to-end transaction has taken place.

JPEGger's export utility interfaces with Milestone's DVR software. Transaction images and video are grouped and saved to DVD for evidence, examples: a customer's visits to the yard in the last 3 months or all purchases of a commodity in the last week.

The Following Security Issues are More Efficiently Addressed Utilizing Transact Transaction Imaging for a scrap yard.