Since our blog is about security systems, I think it is relevant to address the idea of security mirrors.
They are also called convex and dome mirrors.
Actually, they help alert personnel of danger and discourage theft by eliminating blind spots in hallways and intersections. They are reducing accidents providing a wide angled view to see around corners and hidden areas.
In this article, I will walk you through convex and dome mirrors, and we will see whether in the absence of the CCTV system. A small business can cope with mirrors to prevent theft.
First, let us determine what is a convex and a dome mirror. In fact, they have different shapes and different properties.
What is the difference between convex and dome mirrors ?
Convex and dome mirrors are both curved. And it is the degree of the curvature that determines which is which.
They offer large sized images and less distorted from a narrower field of view. Meanwhile, the dome offers smaller sized images produced from a larger field of view.
As a result, to prevent thief in a grocery. We recommend installing a convex mirror. Because an agent could watch clearly clients in the aisles while they are shopping.
Application for convex and dome mirrors
They are usually used in hallways and corners to prevent people collisions. In retail stores Parking lots. They provide a wide angled view to see around corners and hidden areas. Help to reduce accidents and discourages shoplifting.
Are mirrors an alternative to security systems ?
We saw through this article that mirrors can prevent thief in retail stores. And can help prevent accidents, but can’t be an alternative to a security system, particularly a video surveillance system. They are mere basic mean to discourage theft. Anti-burglary system and video surveillance is a better way to assure a 24H security.
