GiveMeGreen! enables advance detection of bicyclists at key intersections, enhancing safety and traffic flow.

Sensys Networks Inc. is pleased to announce its beta-release of GiveMeGreen!, an innovative new smartphone app for bicycle detection at signalized intersections. GiveMeGreen! is the first of many connected and autonomous traveler apps developed by Sensys Networks Inc., the world’s leading provider of integrated wireless traffic data systems for Smart Cities. This initial deployment is a pilot program to improve safety for bicyclists and travel convenience for all motorists in Santa Clarita, California.

“We are delighted to be working with the City of Santa Clarita on this pilot program,” says Amine Haoui, CEO of Sensys Networks. “GiveMeGreen! allows Cities to easily tailor the services they want to provide for bicyclists, pedestrians, truck drivers and many other travelers while leveraging the common components of this platform. This Infrastructure-to-Everything (I2X) system for connected and autonomous travelers will improve safety, decrease congestion and improve the travel experience for many different types of connected travelers.”

The system consists of the GiveMeGreen! smartphone app which allows the bicyclist using the app to be automatically detected up to 300 feet in advance of the intersection. Once detected, the traffic signal applies the normal pedestrian-crossing signal timing function. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the same signal phase and will not cause any delay for motorists. There are also new signs that illuminate only when bicyclists or pedestrians are detected to warn turning motorists on Soledad Canyon that bicycles or pedestrians will be crossing the intersection during the next green light. Finally, the system includes a bicycle-only light at each intersection along the bike trail which confirms to the bicyclist that they have been detected.

“This free app will greatly benefit both bicyclists and motorists by providing better information about the presence of bikes at these intersections,” says Cesar Romo, Chief Traffic Signal System Administrator for the City of Santa Clarita. “GiveMeGreen! not only improves safety, but also improves the ride experience for Santa Clarita’s legions of bicyclists with automatic and reliable advance detection.” This pilot system demonstrates the flexibility of the Sensys Networks platform, as it integrates with third-party signs and City traffic controllers.

For bicyclists interesting in Beta-testing GiveMeGreen! or city planners wanting this service deployed locally, please visit http://www.sensysnetworks.com/gmg

About Sensys Networks
Sensys Networks improves the way people travel through cities. We deliver accurate and dependable detection data to drive reductions in urban traffic congestion for partners and public agencies around the globe. For more information see http://www.sensysnetworks.com.

The CS40 camera is the most complete intelligent (all-in-one) camera for the parking (free-flow) and access control markets. New features like PoE+, Linux operating system, on-board OCR Engine and ANPR processing ensure high performance and scalability. The onboard OCR engine boasts one of the fastest and most accurate algorithms for reading license plates on the market.

The new CS40 camera has been developed through extensive and co-operative collaboration within TagMaster Group’s joint technical team, with valuable input from partners in the parking and access control markets.

The camera setup is quick and easy thanks to a comprehensive on-board help guide greatly reducing setup times and costs. The new CS40 includes the latest plate fingerprint technology increasing the already high accuracy. For greater flexibility, multiple CS40 cameras can be connected to the CitySync Jet Management Software suite, enabling car park counting, overstay, frequent visitor and dwell-time analysis.

UK-based ANPR specialists CitySync Limited, part of TagMaster, launches the next model in a new range of intelligent ANPR cameras. The CS40 was showcased at the Parking Industry Exhibition in Chicago March 11-14th and will be showcased in Europe at Traffex in Birmingham, 2-4th April.

In April we will attend the Traffex/Parkex show in Birmingham.  We would very much like to meet up in our stand B039 and talk about our ANPR cameras and Infomobility, traffic monitoring products. There will be some products news to share.

CitySync and CA Traffic are market leading manufacturers of smart ANPR cameras, software and traffic counting products for the police, parking and government ITS markets. As part of the TagMaster Group our ANPR products feature the tried and tested CitySync recognition engine. CitySync have a wealth of experience in ANPR with thousands of systems deployed worldwide for law enforcement, parking, security and ITS users.

Setting a new benchmark in high performance ANPR, TagMaster have made a substantial investment in the development of a new-generation smart ANPR cameras. The CS40, CS50 and CS50T are completely self-contained ANPR solutions incorporating the latest imaging and recognition technology to provide accurate number plate capture 24/7 for any application.

CA Traffic also provides a range of ANPR cameras (with CitySync recognition engine) for mainly traffic monitoring and journey time monitoring for police forces and local authorities. CA Traffic are a traffic monitoring solutions provider based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire who work with councils, towns and private companies to develop and deploy successful traffic monitoring products.

See here all our events this year that we are attending and supporting  Events 2019

CA Traffic/CitySync CS50T – 2 Lane Intelligent ANPR Camera for Traffic Solutions

CA Traffic/CitySync are pleased to announce the release of the CS50T, the latest addition to the CA Traffic /CitySync range of professional ANPR products. The CS50T supersedes the Evo8 and has been designed to work in demanding police, traffic and JTMS applications where high performance, quality and reliability are essential.

Key benefits of the CS50T include:

​​High Quality Imaging

The CS50T utilises uncompressed HD video for high-accuracy ANPR in traffic applications. High resolution imaging enables capture of the most challenging plates including those with half-height and stacked characters. The CS50T camera is supplied with 850nm infrared illumination built in, giving clear and crisp licence plate images 24-hours a day.

On-board Jet Engine

HD video is processed inside the camera housing by the Jet Engine (OCR) using our latest advances in deep learning, with no need to send high bandwidth video across the network to high-powered external servers. The recognition engine is supported full-time by our in-house development team.

Simple Web-Based Setup

Configure the camera from anywhere on a secure network through your web-browser in minutes thanks to the new CitySync setup wizard. The CS50T also comes equipped with powerful tools in live view for finding the optimal camera position, keeping the installation time to a minimum and at the same time maximizing performance.

Read more about CS50T

Customer story

Find out more about our long range application XT Mini, designed and optimized for access control applications and the Test tag function to easily identify the optimal placement of the tag in the vehicle. Read more about it here.

CS50T is the latest addition to our family of ANPR cameras. It is an intelligent camera, using our advances in deep learning,
for maximum performance in Police and JTMS applications. For more information, please contact: sales@citysync.co.uk

Thank you for visiting our stand at IFSEC in London last week! We had three awesome days – thanks to all you visitors and the organizers at IFSEC.

We would like to thank all visitors that came and visited our stand at Parkex. We had two great days!
Now we look forward to IFSEC and COIE Event in London next week.

#IFSEC #COIE2018 #TagMasterGroup #RFID #ANPR

TagMaster Group invites you to join us at IFSEC in London next week, 19-21 of June.
IFSEC International is Europe´s leading security event. Come and join us and over 27 000 security professionals!
You will find representatives from TagMaster and CitySync in stand F505. We will mainly focus on TagMaster´s RFID Long Distance Readers and CitySync´s ANPR cameras.

You can find some more information here.

TagMaster Group would like to invite you to join us and over 1500 fellow parking professionals at Europe’s largest dedicated parking event – Parkex 2018.
Organised on behalf of the British Parking Association, Parkex will take place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 13 & 14 June.

You’ll find us at stand F52 – so make sure you pre-register for fast-track entry, access to the latest parking technology and two days of seminar delivered by parking experts.

We will be demonstrating the new features in our JetManagementSuite software and showing the new ANPR bollard.
You will find some more information here.

TagMaster joins AMAG Technology’s Symmetry Preferred Partner Program which makes TagMaster’s XT 1 and XT Mini long-range readers integrate with AMAG’s Symmetry™ Access Control software. AMAG Technology is a leading security solution provider specializing in access control, video management, policy-based identity solutions, visitor management and incident and case management.

Read the press release here.
Here you can find the white paper.

We are happy to announce that Anthony Dumesnil has joined our team in France to develop the French market for RFID application within the segments Parking & Security. Anthony will be based in our new Paris office and has a background in the security sector and will be responsible for our sales in France.
Welcome to our team Anthony!  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer qu´ Anthony Dumesnil a rejoint notre équipe en France pour développer le marché français de l’application RFID au sein des segments Parking & Sécurité. Anthony, basé dans notre nouveau bureau à Paris, et fort d’une longue expérience dans le domaine du contrôle d’accès et de la sécurité, sera responsable de nos ventes en France.
Bienvenue Anthony! 

Our partner in North America, TagMaster North America, recently deployed the parking solution for law enforcement and emergency service vehicle access for the Sterling Heights Municipality in Michigan. By installing the LR-Serie RFID system and high speed barrier arms it has provided the performance and extreme reliability required by the city.
Read more in the press release.

Greetings from Intertraffic in Amsterdam.
We are here all week and showing all our products and also launching some new.
#TagMaster #CitySync #CATraffic #Balogh #Magsys

Come by our stand no. 10.210!

About Intertraffic:

Intertraffic Amsterdam is the platform of choice for professionals from around the world to meet. It is a biennial must attend event to stay up to speed on the developments in the fields of infrastructure, safety, parking, smart mobility and traffic management, with some 800 exhibiting companies from 47 countries and a 30,000+ visitor attendance from 134 countries worldwide.

Visit us at Intertraffic in Amsterdam next week! We will present our leading smart parking and vehicle identification solutions in stand 10.210. We also have some new, exiting products to show. See you there!

Our partner in North America (TagMaster North America) has recently installed high performing LR-Series microwave readers in conjunction with SKIDATA parking control barriers and Easy Cash stations to provide parking access and revenue control for a high end office building in Mexico City. Read more about the news in the press release.

Dual plate reading and crop zone capability are new features in CitySync’s JetManagementSuite software 8.6. Read about the news in the newsletter.

CitySync has received orders for ANPR projects within two different applications. One of the project are within “freeflow” airport parking and the other within access security. The client for the access security project is one of the major retailers in UK that will use CitySync´s CS50 intelligent camera for access security across distributions centers all over the country.

All products are part of the standard assortment and will be delivered during first quarter 2018.

”TagMaster has earlier expressed its enthusiasm for the combined ANPR product portfolio that we, after the acquisition of CA Traffic, can offer the market. These orders confirming our ambition becoming the leading ANPR solution provider in UK. We will during this year launch a number of hardware and software innovations within our ANPR product segment and, together with our enlarged salesforce, that will help us increase our market share significantly” says Jonas Svensson, CEO, TagMaster.

For further information please contact:

Jonas Svensson, CEO, +46 8-6321950, jonas.svensson@tagmaster.com

We want to thank all visitors who visited our stand at Copiax event this Saturday and also thank Copiax AB for a very well arranged event.  The theme was “Back to the future” and you can certainly count on TagMaster and our products in the future. 🙂 

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TACK till alla besökare som besökte vår monter på Copiax öppet hus i lördags och tack till Copiax AB för en väldigt bra anordnad mässa.  Vi vill även passa på att gratulera vinnaren, Stefan Jansson från Norrlås, som vann vår tävling. 

Our partner  – TagMaster North America, Inc recently installed high performing TagMaster NA XT-Series UHF readers and Hang Tags in conjunction with ATS Traffic parking barriers and equipment for the VIP parking at Grey Eagle Casino in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Grey Eagle Casino chose TagMaster NA and ATS Traffic because they required a cost effective and proven turnkey standalone solution to be independent of the primary building access control system, but could later be integrated as an option. Secure parking controls and access for VIP casino patrons have now been streamlined and improved by deploying TagMaster NA and ATS Traffic for a solid parking controls solution.

TagMaster’s XT-Series UHF readers coupled with ACTS Essential software (powered by ArmID) proved to be the unique customized solution that was required. ATS Traffic was able to quickly install the reader embedded standalone solution and parking equipment. Eliminating the need for expensive control panels and cables, any disruption to casino traffic flow was avoided.

Upon the secure and immediate authentication of a valid TagMaster Hang Tag via secure network access, the ACTS Essential Software paired with ATS Traffic MGC barriers manage the VIP access and parking with ease and accuracy. Security managers are now able to remotely log into the database to add or delete tags when required, and maintain reliable oversight of lot usage via the easy to use ACTS web based interface. The simplicity and effectiveness of the solution deployed makes TagMaster NA’s RFID standalone software solutions coupled with ATS Traffic’s reliable and proven parking equipment a scalable and budget friendly solution for any vehicle based access control project.

See press release 

Magsys is attending the exhibition Les Rencontres de la Mobilité Intelligente in Paris next week from the 24th to the 25th of January!
Come and meet us there at stand no. 27!

Magsys exposons à Les Rencontres de la Mobilité Intelligente du 24 au 25 Janvier!
Venez nous rencontrer sur notre stand 27!

www.congres-atecitsfrance.fr

Our partner TagMaster North America Inc recently installed high performing TagMaster LR-Series 2.45GHz readers in conjunction with FlashParking’s parking access and revenue control equipment for Aspen Airport in Colorado.

Efficient and secure parking controls and access proved to be a challenge for the Aspen airport previously. Due to the extreme weather conditions present in Aspen, the airport needed a durable and reliable system capable of providing consistent performance regardless of adverse and inclement weather often present.

Aspen Airport deployed FlashParking’s Entry/Exit smart stations, cash machines and pay on foot stations in conjunction with TagMaster’s IP66 rated LR-Series long range RFID system proven for harsh environments. The new FlashParking touch screen kiosks with cloud technology and TagMaster’s premier microwave RFID technology improved the throughput speeds and effectively eliminated vehicle congestion and queues. Streamlining parking controls increases security, and vehicle throughput is now improved at a critical traffic point, allowing airport parkers to conveniently gain access without the need to stop or roll down a window to present a badge. By choosing TagMaster NA and FlashParking, Aspen Airport maintains reliable oversight while increasing lane availability and maximizing revenue control.

“TagMaster is always looking to see how we can provide and partner with reliable solutions that reflect the integrity and design of the products we put forward for airport applications,” said Ali Khaksar, President of TagMaster North America, Inc. “Partnering with FlashParking ensures a highly successful project.”

“FlashParking is proud to partner with best-of-breed industry technology providers, like TagMaster,” said Eliseo Diaz, FlashParking Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer. “With our PARCS solution coupled with the TagMaster AVI technology, we are confident that Aspen Airport will provide an elevated experience for their guests, while maximizing their operations for years to come.”

See press release TagMaster North America Inc 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yLfMLdE78k&feature=youtu.be&t=13s

Today we closed the acquisition, Magsys is joining the TagMaster Group.

Magsys was established in 2003 and is the leading added value ITS (intelligent transportation solutions) distributor in France with a strong foothold in vehicle counting, travel time management and on-street parking monitoring. Magsys are selling towards the French road administrations in cities, departments and to highways (toll roads). Sales for 2018 are expected to reach 2,5M€ with a good EBITDA margin.

The consideration will be funded from the existing bank facilities and the acquisition is expected to be earnings enhancing to TagMaster in the first full financial year following the transaction.

”TagMaster is excited about this important step in our growth strategy and we will together with Magsys become a stronger player in the Traffic solutions market in France. Following this acquisition we will continue to establish ourselves as an important player in Smart City solutions. There are clear and immediate synergies between Magsys and CA Traffic and CitySync. With the combined expertise at Magsys and CA Traffic and CitySync we believe we have an excellent opportunity to become one of the main players in the fast growing French ITS market. We will also take full advantage of CA Traffic’s technical expertise in traffic monitoring products and start distribute them through Magsys strong clientbase in France.” says Jonas Svensson, CEO, TagMaster

Commenting on the acquisition, Jean-Marc Coutellier Magsys MD, said “We are very pleased to be joining the TagMaster group. We recognise and welcome the strength that the union will bring to both brands and the synergies that are immediately apparent with the other TagMaster companies.”

See Press release

www.magsys.net

TagMaster and CA Traffic attended 3 days, 4-6 December, at Gulf Traffic Exhibition in Dubai.
Jonas Svensson (CEO TagMaster) and Ralph Bates (Project Co-ordinator CA Traffic) with visitors in the picture above

Below, Peter Gröntved and Ralph Bates in news from the show

Our partner TagMaster North America Inc, installed TagMaster RFID systems for RXR Realty garage in New York City, New York.

Efficient and secure commuter access proved to be a challenge for RXR building owners. Limited space for equipment and a narrow entry for vehicles, created a condition of vehicle queue and congestion problems. RXR owners needed a vehicle access solution that was secure and would allow entry and exit in an efficient manner. The other concern was the system needed to be independent of the primary building access control system, but could later be integrated as an option.

TagMaster’s XT series UHF readers and coupled with ACTS Essential Software (powered by ArmID) was able to provide the customized and unique solution required by RXR. The access control system is fully reader embedded, thus eliminating the need for expensive control panels and cables, and fully operates the overhead door for vehicle entry upon the authentication of a valid TagMaster RFID sticker tag. The ability to access the embedded database via secure network access, allows security managers are able to remotely log to add or delete tags when required. The UHF Reader and tag communicate through a secure transmission effectively preventing tag duplication and unauthorized access. Security is improved and traffic streamlined at a critical point in the parking garage. Tenants can now gain garage access without need to stop, roll down the window and present a badge. The TagMaster UHF XT series RFID system is completely hands-free, parking queue lines are reduced and driver’s have better peace of mind when parking during after hours.

“TagMaster North America Inc, is honored to be a part of the solution for RXR Realty” stated Ali Khaksar, President. “Understanding unique parking dynamics and requirements has allowed TagMaster to provide meaningful and user centric solutions over the last 20 years. As parking access challenges increase, TagMaster will continue to provide high value and industry respected identification solutions.”

Press release TagMasterNA

Programming of UHF tags have never been easier!

TagMaster UHF programming specifies a secure tag data format for TagMaster’s XT readers. The format complies with the EPC Tag Data Standard and the security is based on reviewed public algorithms. System owners can set their own master keys and program their own tags without involvement of any third party. The TagMaster UHF Programming Key allows users to specify their own IDs for the tags and guarantees high security with the EPC password option –  all embedded in the XT Mini reader.

Find more information here.

Key features: 

• Programming of UHF tags
• Supports 3 different levels of security format complies with EPC Tag Data Standard
• Security based on reviewed public algorithms unique master keys set by system owner
• Right level of security for every installation

No additional equipment is needed! 

The programming is done using TagMaster XT Mini reader with just the addition of a software key.

Test Tags provides a fast, easy and cost-effective way to aid tag placement in individual vehicles
Our UHF TagMaster XT-1 and XT Mini readers have a free built-in feature to make tag installation for individual vehicles much easier. The Test Tag feature allows users to visually confirm read levels at the reader for specific tag positions in the vehicle. No additional hardware or software is required for Test Tag to work.

With Test Tags you use the same tags as deployed for the project thus making it easier to ensure that the radio performance observed with the Test Tag feature is consistent with real-world use.

The Test Tag feature is fully automated and there is no fiddling around with software or wiring. Once the setup is done on the reader web interface, the Test Tag feature will run automatically when a defined Test Tag is presented to the reader. The reader will resume normal operation once a Test Tag is removed from the reader zone.

This makes Test Tags a fast, easy and cost-effective way to aid tag placement in individual vehicles.

For more information please read the Test Tag data sheet.