Gas Leak at Meerut - An Eye Opener for the installation of Gas Sensor

The incident occurred in Meerut on 8^th November, 2015. In Meerut’s Lisari Gate area, 20 children were affected by the leak. The fire department officials reached at the spot and handled the situation.

The gas leak occurred near the site which was meant for a cold storage plant. On investigation, the officials could not find out the reason for the gas leak so the officials caught hold of the garbage sellers to find information on the same.

Further investigation lead to believe that a garbage seller had burnt a can of chemical or some wires which triggered the leakage. On knowing this, the fire officials sprayed water over the area to take care of the situation temporarily.

When the residents were informed about the gas leak, they were worried initially about the effects that they would have to face due to the gas leak, but were relieved when the day passed without any issues. Though some people complained of feeling dizzy on the night the incident took place, their condition improved the next day.

Ajay Kumar Agarwal, station officer at Kotwali police station investigated the matter further and found the situation under control. So they informed the residents that there was nothing to worry but also told them to be alert and to report if they see something suspicious.

This gives us a reason to think about how safe we are in a society. The mistake may not be yours but you might be the one paying for it. This incident would have been detected at an early stage if a gas sensor would have been installed in that place. It is better to be safe than sorry. Installing a gas sensor would do no harm but instead would have alerted the officials muchbefore they found out.

Source of Extract: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/Day-after-suspected-gas-leak-fire-dept-officials-take-stock-of-situation/articleshow/49728479.cms

5 Gadgets that will convert your Home into a Smart Home

A home remains a home when it’s built with love and care and it turns into a Smart Home when it is built with proper planning. When we think of having comfort and luxury together, it becomes a costly affair. But BuildTrack brings you 5 gadgets that will help to convert your home into a Smart Home in just a couple of hours.

Benefits:

·         These gadgets are manufactured using advanced technology built to suit Indian requirements

·         Affordable and User Friendly

What makes a Common Home a Smart Home?

·         Highly integrated security systems

·         Sensors for detecting and warning against dangers

·         Ability to monitor multiple tasks with a single controller

What features does BuildTrack offer?

·         Temperature controls for ACs

·         Remote Controlled monitoring of electrical devices

·         Video Door Phones

·         Motion, Gas, Smoke Sensors and more….

·         Smartphone Control for monitoring all the devices at home

Smart Home Automation is something that works right from the time you step into the house to the moment you step out. It is designed to provide you with all the luxuries and comforts for a world-class living.

Different products which are a part of the automation solution, work in sync to give you a comfortable and luxurious lifestyle.

The moment you enter the house, you press a button and the gates slide aside providing you access to your property. With the Smartphone Control, before entering the house you can light up the rooms and adjust the temperature according to your mood. It also helps you unlock the main door remotely. This takes away the monotony to wait after ringing the bell. The EzRemote helps to turn on the lights and fans while you are relaxing on the couch, open the curtains and enjoy the view after a tiresome day, etc. Installation of motion sensors in the bathroom takes away your worry to turn ON/OFF the lights.

You would also like to know whether anyone visited you while you were at work? Is that possible? Absolutely Yes. IP Cameras by BuildTrackhelps you watch recordings of the videos captured of the people who visited youin your absence.

While you are relaxed on the couch and somebody is at the door, you could access the main door without actually being there. The Video Door Phone helps you to communicate with the visitor remotely.

After a long day, when you would like to snuggle into your bed for a good sleep and are in no mood to get up and draw the curtains, or turn off the lights, etc. Just relax. Nothing to worry. With the EzRemote, things get a lot easier. You could draw the curtains, turn off the lights, and adjust the temperature of the AC, etc. with just the touch of a button.

Note: All the above mentioned activities can be performed with the help of a Smartphone too.

The good news is…..all these activities can be carried out without burning a hole into your pocket.

Automate your home this Diwali 2015 with Buildtrack Automation Products

Diwali is a festival of lights. It is one of the most awaited festivals of the year. We have family get together, card parties; children burst crackers and the festival is enjoyed to its fullest.

We are so busy with our preparations during Diwali that we tend to ignore small things like the safety and security of children. They sit aside playing and we think they are doing well, but we never know when their mischief might turn into a dangerous incident.

Diwali involves bursting a lot of crackers. Many a times we leave our house open and burst crackers outside. Our houses are filled up with flammable things. One spark and our negligence can destroy everything.

To be safe than sorry, it is better to use Smoke/Fire Sensors which warn us in case of smoke/fire. It rings a bell which helps to take necessary precautions during an emergency. With automation, lot of things becomes easier to control. And for the ones who think it’s a costly affair need not worry as it is quite reasonable.

With home automation, you can control the lights, fans,AC’s, curtains/blinds, etc. Hand held remotes can be used to switch off thelights and fans when not in use. Apart from this you can also use your smartphone to remotely switch ON/OFF the electrical devices.

Now, if you have kids bothering you by frequenting IN/OUT of the house while you are busy with the guests, you can use your smartphone to Lock/Unlock the door. Impress your guests by adjusting the temperature from your smartphone according to their mood. After the party, track whether all the lights and fans are switched OFF from your smartphone.

Home automation allows you to enjoy these benefits and more….So this Diwali gift yourself a safe and secure lifestyle by automating your home.

To know more about home automation, click http://www.buildtrack.in/.  Also, you can gift your loved ones Diwali Safety Sensor kit offered by BuildTrack this year.

Fire break out at Reserve Bank of India

Just recently the news of a fire break out in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) building was doing the rounds. The fourth floor of the building in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) witnessed a blaze around 8:30 AM.

According to sources, 10 fire engines were rushed to the spot and no immediate casualty was reported. The cause of fire was unknown.

These things take place often now-a-days majorly in offices. The buildings are towering high and the wiring is dense. In addition to that, some offices have huge server rooms. And this is a place that is most likely to catch fire immediately if there is a minor breakout.

These things can’t be stopped, but definitely can be avoided using Smoke Sensors. Practically speaking, it is difficult to manual looking after everything in a huge office. To help with the same, you can install a smoke sensor which will warn you when it senses any smoke and necessary precautions can be taken for the same.

90% of the offices today have huge carpeted areas. It would just require a spark to set a huge area ablaze. Then there are so many products which would initiate the fire easily. Installing a smoke sensor is a smart way to go. “A stitch in time saves nine”, proverbs are not only meant to be read but implemented. Take the initiative and assure safety to your employees.

Extract compiled from the below source:

http://www.ndtv.com/mumbai-news/fire-breaks-out-at-reserve-bank-of-india-tower-in-bandra-kurla-complex-mumbai-1214151

How an IP camera helped in arresting a careless maid

DINKs (Double Income No Kids) has been replaced by WPNTFK (Working Parents No Time For Kids). This results in keeping the kids with maids at home or in day care centers. The below article is a true incident that took place with my close friend.

My friend delivered a sweet little baby girl a couple of months back. She is a working woman and holds one of the top positions in her office. Her husband recently got an opportunity to go abroad for a project. They call it good luck of the newborn. As they were a nuclear family, neither one of them could stay back to take care of the kid. They did what most working parents do. They employed a governess to take care of the baby.

The governess seemed to be a good lady and showed fondness for children. My friend immediately fell for her humble behavior and relied on her for everything. Call it her presence of mind or sheer luck; she installed an IP Camera without the nanny’s knowledge.

After the maternity leave, it was time to resume office. The nanny came on time and my friend was quite impressed at her punctuality. But as they say, not every person is as good they seem to be. She explained the nanny everything, the place where the food was kept, the baby’s clothes, bottle, etc. The nanny told her to resume office without worries and that she would take care of the baby and everything there.

She went to office and started working as usual. After a long day’s work she came home and as she entered the baby started crying. After a tiresome day she didn’t bother much. She thanked the nanny, played with the baby and put her to sleep.

The next day she followed the same routine. After a few days, she noticed that the baby would always cry while she was home. This started bothering her now. She decided to speak to the nanny about it. When confronted, the nanny told that the baby is alone the whole day and craves for your love when back. Hearing this she thought that there is a possibility of this being a true fact.

I suggested her to put an IP camera just to check what thebaby does entire day. She decided to give it a try. Doing this would also assure her that the baby was fine. When she had a look at the IP Camera through the Smart App in her phone, she had the shock of her life! She could see her baby up and crying and the nanny sleeping carelessly. She couldn’t hold back her tears and immediately called her husband and narrated the incident. He checked it through his phone too and was shocked. Now she understood why the baby used to cry while she came back.

Her husband told her to calm down and act smartly. They recorded the videos and filed a police complaint against the lady. The police then took the necessary action. When questioned she told the police that she was taking good care of the baby and that the lady was unnecessarily accusing her of something that she has not done. To this, the couple showed her the video and proved that they were right and that she was lying.

This incident came to her notice only because of the IP Camera. The IP Camera saved the child’s life and made us understand the actual necessity of security products.

Why should CCTV cameras be installed in colleges

Colleges, an institution where various people come together under one roof. It is a place where peers come together to impart knowledge and mingle with the crowd. But this crowd is in large number. And to manage a large number of people we either need a huge man power or a solution equivalent to that.

The recent news doing the rounds is about the malpractices in universities and colleges being caught on camera. It is indeed shocking to know that universities encourage mass cheating during exams. Had it not been for CCTV cameras, things like these would not have been brought to light by journalists.

It is because of these CCTV cameras that we can catch theculprits red handed. Having a CCTV camera installed has many benefits:

•          The activities taking place in the premises can be monitored.
•          It helps to take necessary action in case of an emergency.
•          Malpractices can be controlled.
•          Recordings of activities are available which can be viewed later.

Exams are an essential part of every student’s life and are important as it determines your future. Every student studies hard for it and the ones who cheat and pass go ahead which is not fair. To put a stop to all this, it is important that we install CCTV cameras in colleges and universities. This would give us a fair idea about the malpractices going on in the institution if any.

Installing a CCTV camera wouldn’t do any harm but instead make things easier for you. A lot of cases can be resolved by using the CCTV camera. The camera records the activities and provides a solid proof for the same hence its originality can’t be compromised.

To know more about CCTV cameras, visit http://www.buildtrack.in/.

Aging gracefully with technology

What is Senior Living Automation?

Senior Living Automation is meant for the convenience, comfort and safety provided to the senior living facility integrated with advanced technology.

Why should one opt for Senior Living Automation?

For personal independence. With the Senior Living Automation, they can have complete control over the area of living. Also it helps them during an emergency.

How do Automation Solutions help them?

With old age, the lifestyle also changes. Some people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, some show absent mindedness, loss of hearing, etc. These are the times when they require someone to attend to them. But given the busy schedules today, people are just in a hurry to rush to work and don’t have time even for themselves. Leave aside the parents. If they are hale and hearty, there is nothing to worry but the problem arises when they suffer from diseases. With no one to tend to them, their security becomes risky.

Even if you employ someone to look after them, you are under constant worry of their security. This is the time when technology comes to the rescue.

You could opt for the various automation solutions meant for safety and convenience of the elderly. They are user friendly and provide you with a sense of security.

Products dealing with automation solutions are mentioned below:

·         Remote Control

·         Safety Sensors

·         Centralized Call and Safety Monitoring System

·         Facility Management System

·         IP Camera

IP Cameras installed in the room enables the senior citizens to:

·         See who is at the front door without having to get up and check.

·         Converse with the person at the front door and provide remote access to enter the room without actually getting up to open the door.

·         Contact the concerned person in case of an emergency if the visitor happens to be a criminal, thief, etc.

Call buttons are solutions which can be used during an emergency. It is a device which can be carried along and can be pressed in case of an emergency. Pressing it would ring an alarm and the person would be attended with help or assistance immediately.

Automation solutions have become a trend now as it becomes easier for people to keep a watch on their loved ones and also ensure their safety.

Some parents wish to age at home ruling out the possibility of going to a nursing home. And to give in to their wishes and making it easier for them to live independently, turning to automation solutions prove to be the best option. This would make them feel independent and confident.

These solutions can also be operated through a smartphone or a tablet via a Smart App. This makes it all the more easier to operate devices remotely.

One of Mumbai’s leading companies, BuildTrack has been into the automation business for quite a long time now. It provides Senior Living Automation with customized features. To know more please visit http://www.buildtrack.in/.