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The only problem with that is the keys inevitably get lost if you move them
around too much.  This can be mitigated by having a spare in a safe place,
but most facilities managers don't enjoy keeping track of keys on top of
their other duties.

Craig
On 2013-08-03 4:59 AM, "Bhanu Prakash Mahawar" <[log in to unmask]>
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> confocals have laser keys which can be pulled out and lock the laser they
> wont start then simple...so no system abuse
>
>
>
> On 3 August 2013 02:34, Cammer, Michael <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
> > *****
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> > A few years ago (different employer) a lab on my floor kept having cases
> > of cell culture media stolen.  I offered to give them an old video camera
> > to mount up in a corner with no intention of actually recording anything,
> > just to scare the thieves.  They liked the idea but declined the camera.
> >  They did put up signs that the room was under surveillance.  The theft
> > stopped.   Having to read Foucault's Panoptican back in Semiotics class
> in
> > college was useful for something.  Please don't ask me what semiotics is
> or
> > was.
> > Regards,
> > Michael C.
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > On Behalf Of Matthew Nicholas
> > Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 11:53 AM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: monitoring room access
> >
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> > Have you considered a webcam? I think that might be a simple solution,
> > depending on exactly what you're trying to accomplish here. Assuming that
> > all you're looking for is a record of recent access that you consult only
> > when there is a problem, you could use a webcam with a motion activation
> > feature to snap pictures or take short video clips of people entering the
> > room. Something like this:
> >
> >
> http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/two-motion-sensor-webcam-softwares-to-snap-those-intruders/
> > With minimal effort, you should be able to have it save time-stamped
> > images (e.g. via FTP) somewhere that only you have access to, and
> > automatically delete the files after a couple weeks. That would save you
> > the trouble of a more complicated access system with keycards etc. It
> also
> > prevents any issues with people sharing cards or logins. Obviously,
> because
> > it only records access -- rather than controlling it -- it may not be
> that
> > effective in limiting the damage in the first place (except maybe as a
> > deterrent, e.g. "Smile, you're on camera" signs). People also may object
> > more vigorously to having their photo taken than to swiping a card
> (whether
> > that's logical or not). Finally, it's probably easier to tamper with or
> > evade (think, ski mask-wearing microscope bandits armed with cans of
> spray
> > paint). On the upside, it should not cost you more than ~$50.
> >
> > -Matt
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 10:55 AM, Carol J. Bayles <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
> >
> > > *****
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> > >
> > >  I have a commercial program that records Windows logins and logoffs,
> > > called Logon Monitor from Greyware. (no commercial interest, but they
> > > have been very helpful so I try to plug them).  It is pretty cheap and
> > > I have it on all my systems.  One nice feature is that I can see who
> > > is logged on any system at any time, even from home, so I can see if
> > > someone came in as scheduled in the evening and if they didn't, the
> > > system would be left on all night unless I  go in and turn it off
> (maybe
> > a bad feature, actually).
> > > This doesn't help if users can use the scope without logging in.  Card
> > > swipe door access can be expensive and a pain.  Another option is an
> > > interlock on the microscope if motorized or on one of the lamps, so
> > > you have to login somewhere to turn it on.  Not real good for an old
> > > style mercury lamp if you have back-to-back users, but otherwise it is
> a
> > cheap
> > > option. Our NBTCenter has a lot of equipment set up like this.   You
> just
> > > need one of those handy electronics nerds.
> > > I also use the obfuscation method.
> > > Carol
> > >
> > > <><>><><><>><><><><>><>><><>
> > > Carol Bayles
> > > Microscopy and Imaging
> > > B46 Weill Hall
> > > www.biotech.cornell.edu
> > > Nanobiotechnolocy Center
> > > www.nbtc.cornell.edu
> > > Cornell University
> > > Ithaca, NY 14850
> > > 607-254-4860
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Confocal Microscopy List
> > > [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > > On Behalf Of Michelle Aloni
> > > Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 4:50 PM
> > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > Subject: Re: monitoring room access
> > >
> > > *****
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> > >
> > > We have LSM510 and honor system didn't exactly work for us... So I
> > > have created separate Windows account for all my users (I do it only
> > > once after training a new user) and had a computer guy set up a back
> > > log so everybody signing in Windows gets automatically registered with
> > > their name, time in and time out. If someone doesn't have a personal
> > > Windows account (set up by the administrator - me) they can't use the
> > system.
> > > This was started 5 years ago, so now there might be better solutions.
> > >
> > > Michelle
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Confocal Microscopy List
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> > > On Behalf Of Patty Conrad
> > > Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 1:18 PM
> > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > Subject: monitoring room access
> > >
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> > >
> > > I'm wondering what the other core facilities are doing to monitor
> > > confocal room access. Currently we leave the doors unlocked and check
> > > confocal usage using sign-in access on the computer.  However, the
> > > microscope itself can be used without logging on to the computer
> > > program and essentially anyone can enter the room 24/7 as long as they
> > > can get into the building.  We have lately been having trouble with
> > > someone abusing the system.  I would like to always know for certain
> > > who is in or has been in the confocal room at any one time.  I'm
> > thinking of putting a keypad entry system on the door.
> > >  Does anyone use a keypad system that can be monitored for room
> > > entry/usage via my office computer?  If so, which system do you use
> > > and how do you like it?
> > > All suggestions are appreciated.
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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