A portable button that can be worn and pressed to transmit an emergency (or non-emergency) signal to our Quick-C.A.R.E. monitoring center where our responders can then notify paramedics, family members, and/or other responsible parties that a person is in need of medical assistance. Medical Alerts are often associated with the phrase, “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.”
Access Control
An integrated system of electronic door locks and computerized control hardware that unlock doors based on a preset time schedule, presence of a valid access card, or entry of a valid PIN number or other form of personal verification.
Analog Camera
A video camera that uses traditional analog video compression and transmission technology. Analog cameras do NOT have the clarity and quality of High-Definition (HD) digital video images that most current televisions and cameras utilize.
Arm (arming)
The process of activating a security intrusion alarm, usually via a PIN code or remote device, so that it will generate an alarm if an unauthorized entry into the protected area occurs.
C.A.R.E. Pledge
Our pledge to serve our clients in ways that uphold our core values. We pledge to:
- Care for our customers’ personal safety and peace of mind.
- Answer customer calls and alarms quickly.
- Reflect Godly character in all we do.
- Earn a fair profit to sustain our positive impact on people’s lives.
Digital I.P. Camera
A video camera that uses newer internet protocol (I.P.) video compression and transmission technology. Digital video images are often displayed in High-Definition (HD) formats with high-density pixels for enhanced clarity and quality compared to older analog video technology.
Disarm (Disarming)
The process of de-activating a security intrusion alarm, usually via a PIN code or remote device, so that people can freely enter and exit the protected area.
Employee Tracking
Creating and archiving a record of when an employee enters and exits a business. Various levels of tracking can be achieved through alarm system monitoring, card access systems, and video systems.
Environmental Monitoring
Sensors that detect abnormal conditions in a particular environment such as high temperature, low temperature, water leakage, humidity levels, etc. in order to alert proper personnel before valuable assets in the area are compromised.
Fire Detection
An integrated system of sensors that can detect a fire via the presence of smoke, rapidly rising temperature, extreme heat, etc.
Flood & Freeze Detection
Sensors that can detect the presence of water (flooding) or abnormally-low temperatures (freeze warning) and trigger a signal to our Quick-C.A.R.E. monitoring center so we can alert the appropriate parties of a potentially damaging situation.
Integrated Security Systems
A combination of sensors, control units, and software that work together to allow the authorized user(s) of the system to protect lives and property against various threats.
Intrusion Detection
The portion of an Integrated Security System that is designed to detect an unauthorized entry into a protected area via the use of sensors such as door switches, motion detectors, glass break sensors, etc.
Keyless Entry
An integrated system of electronic door locks and computerized control hardware that unlock doors based on a preset time schedule, presence of a valid access card, or entry of a valid PIN number or other form of personal verification.
Medical Alert
Monitoring
The process of receiving and responding to signals that are generated by detection equipment at customer sites. The pertinent information is then relayed to the appropriate personnel, i.e. Police Department, Fire Department, homeowner, business owner, etc.