by Liz Karson | Aug 15, 2017 | Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems
The Kalamazoo News reported last week in an article that “Automation of parking ramp pay system is underway in Kalamazoo” at the Kalamazoo Mall parking ramp. The purpose, according to the servicing company representative is “… to provide a more efficient and...
by Liz Karson | Aug 11, 2017 | Counter Terrorism
This August we celebrate the 8th anniversary of the U.S. Army’s “Antiterrorism Awareness Month”. This call to action is meant to alert Army personnel and family members to the dangers posed by terrorism. It also promotes the sharing of information with community...
by Liz Karson | Aug 8, 2017 | Automatic Barrier Gates
ECI recently completed a project to enhance the security for the Tootsie Roll Inc. employee parking facility on Cicero Avenue on Chicago’s south side. The challenge was to secure the entrance way and exit on the south side of an existing parking lot at the rear...
by Liz Karson | Aug 4, 2017 | Automatic Barrier Gates
Pull up to the gate. Get out of the car. Unlock and swing the barrier gate open. Secure the gate with a clasp, rope or a large rock. Get back in the car and drive it up the driveway. Get out, walk back, close and lock the gate. Get back in the car and drive on your...
by Liz Karson | Aug 2, 2017 | Automatic Barrier Gates
ECI completed a systems integration project for AbbVie Inc. this past month. Pictured above is an automated slide gate ECI installed as part of a new campus vehicle security enhancement project. Note: The credential reader is not shown. Our portion of the system...
by Liz Karson | Jul 31, 2017 | Perimeter Security Vehicle Protection
CGTN America based in Washington ran an article last week focusing on anti-terrorist barriers designed to protect large crowds of people from vehicle attacks. The twist here is these barriers are larger and constructed from concrete much like those protecting workers...
by Liz Karson | Jul 28, 2017 | Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems
Just a few weeks ago we wrote “Do Robots Contribute More Efficient Parking Control Systems” in a blog article. Now comes news that in Stuttgart, Germany Mercedes-Benz and Bosch are teaming up on yet another program based on automated vehicle parking. The...
by Liz Karson | Jul 19, 2017 | Automatic Barrier Gates
I found this great primer on automatic gates recently and wanted to share it with you. It was an article entitled “Automatic Gates: An Introduction” found on Realty Biz News. Note: Pictured to the left is a set of cantilever gate barriers recently installed in a...
by Liz Karson | Jul 14, 2017 | Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems
Is the manual (pictured left) vehicle revenue control payment station going to be obsolete in the not too distant future? You should be prepared for some changes in the design and operation of parking control systems according to a recently published article in Local...
by Liz Karson | Jul 12, 2017 | Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems
Stan will be a new robotic parking valet in Lyon, the third largest city in France. You’ll be able to make an online reservation or use your smartphone app, drive to the car park location and lock your car. Voila, you’re done and can even take the keys....
