Author: dtaitano
Google Glass Can Now Detect Emotions and Determine Someone?s Age
What if an app could reveal what the person you are having a conversation with is feeling? This Google Glass app, a soon to be launched smart eye-wear app not only does that for you but can also tells the person’s age. The emotion recognition software analyses that the video on the tiny computer hidden inside the Google eye-wear reveals emotions. It can gauge emotions such as anger, happiness, sadness, and surprise then displays this information on screen, media reports said.
John Davies Q&A: TDSi at IFSEC Southeast Asia
TDSi will showcase their access-control solutions at IFSEC Southeast Asia during 3-5 September 2014 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. Having talked Biometrics, NFC, and international expansion in an interview published last month, TDSi managing direcor John Davies speaks to IFSEC Global.com, this time about the forthcoming IFSEC Southeast Asia show.
A Cat5e Wall Box Switch With Secure Offline Position for Video Surveillance Networks
The Model 7190 is a Cat5e RJ45 Wall mount Switch designed for IP-camera networks with an Offline position to isolate data from the network to block intruders. Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) adds Model 7190 RJ45 Online/Offline Double Gang Wallbox Switch to their Network Switch product line. This Cat5e compliant switch was designed for secure surveillance/IP-camera monitoring.
Can You Film Accidents Then Sell the Videos to the Drivers
[Forum Discussion:] We have a couple dozen intersections where wrecks happen about every 10 days. I can set a price based on the seriousness of the wreck and how much the person not at fault may be able to gain in a suit. Say as an example. The other day at one of these intersections a dump truck is thought to have run a red light and hit a car in which a mother and two kids were all injured. The dump truck was loaded and was trying to make a yellow light. The family injured would stand to gain a lot of money in a suit in this instance.
PG&E Substation in San Jose That Suffered a Sniper Attack Has a New Security Breach
The same PG&E electricity substation hit by gunfire in 2013 has endured a fresh security breach, despite a wide-ranging upgrade of the facility’s security systems, the utility reported Wednesday. Unknown individuals stole construction materials from the Metcalf substation in San Jose early Wednesday morning, PG&E said. The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office and the utility are investigating the incident.
NYCHA Set to Make Upgrades, Improve Safety at Three Bronx Complexes With Nearly $4 Million State Grant
Throggs Neck Houses on track for upgrades and safety improvements with state aid. – Three NYCHA complexes in the Bronx will get nearly $4 million in state grants to bolster safety measures and upgrades, officials said. The money will be spread across the Sack Wern, Pelham Parkway, and Throggs Neck public housing developments, said state Sen. Jeff Klein, who helped secure the funds.
Mobile Security of Wearable Tech Data Called Into Question
A new report by ABI Research has revealed that wearables are rapidly increasingly in popularity. The wearable technology market is moving quite quickly throughout 2014, but despite its popularity, the use of these devices could be placing consumers at an ever rising risk of a mobile security breach. An ABI Research report claims that there will be 485 million shipments of wearables by 2018.
Intelligence Blunder: You Wanna Be Australia?s Spyboss? No Problem, Just Walk Right In
The Australian Security Intelligence Service, ASIS, has seemingly demonstrated a peculiar weakness in its access control systems. A fluke administrative stuff-up allowed its Director-General —its most senior and therefore most sensitive role— to turn up and function for five days while he wasn’t actually employed by the organization.
Identifying Humans at Night With Face or Ear Recognition
In this interview, Dr. Thirimachos Bourlai, an expert at the forefront of face recognition technology, shares his opinions regarding the challenges of night time facial recognition systems. He also sheds light on the advantages and disadvantages of using visible or infrared sensors for practical facial recognition applications and scenarios.
Gatekeeper Systems Announces Increased Interest in Its XFORCE HD Body Worn Cameras After Ferguson, MO, Shooting
Gatekeeper Systems Inc. (TSX.V: GSI) has experienced significant increased interest on its high definition body worn cameras, from police forces throughout Canada and the United States, in light of recent events and media coverage surrounding the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.
Iveda Collaborating With Body-Worn Camera Manufacturers to Enable Live Video Streaming for Law Enforcement
Iveda®, enabler of cloud video surveillance solutions via Sentir™ platform, announced that it is working with domestic and foreign body-worn camera manufacturers to integrate its live, mobile video streaming application software for instantaneous video recording to the cloud.
?Smart? Lighting System Provides Surveillance at U.S. Airport
From the runway at Newark Liberty International Airport, you can see the entire skyline of Manhattan. It is one of the busiest airports on the continent, so you’d expect it would have a strong and sizable surveillance operation. But forget about traditional security cameras. Passengers streaming out of taxis and through check-in are being watched […]
FBI Digitizes Millions of Records to Prepare for New Biometric System
The FBI announced it has digitally converted millions of files stored at its Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division’s warehouse in Fairmont, West Virginia, as the Bureau prepares to transition to its new biometric system, according to the FBI website. Over the last two decades, the agency has digitally converted more than 30 million records […]
PatientSecure To Provide Columbus Community Hospital With Biometric Solution To Identify Patients
This fall, Columbus Community Hospital will be introducing a biometric patient identification system developed by PatientSecure. The palm vein recognition solution will ensure correct medical records are used for each patient and speed up the registration process, according to a report by ColumbusTelegram.com. Using palm vein recognition to identify patients, the PatientSecure scanner’s infrared light […]
School System Installs New Security Cameras For Access Control
Students are headed back to school in New Hanover County, NC, on August 26th. This year parents and students will notice a new security system has been installed using audio and video to better screen who can gain access to school facilities. According to the information released by the New Hanover County School System, "The […]
Gesture Technology for Access Control
Innovation often comes at the intersection of multiple existing technologies ? and gesture technology is a good example in the access control industry. With the advent of smart mobile devices that feature accelerometers, wireless connections, and powerful processing capabilities, it is now possible to control a variety of RFID devices including card readers and electronic […]
Aruba Airport to Test Biometric Tokens
Biometric News Brief: Air France-KLM is to test a single biometric passenger token concept at Aruba Airport, Future Travel Experience reports. When a passenger checks-in, their e-passport will be validated and either a photo of their face, an iris scan, or their fingerprint or a combination of two or more will be collected. This information […]
Dallas-Area School Districts Boosting Campus Security Efforts
Most Dallas-area educators won’t be armed this school year despite a new state law that allows concealed handguns on school campuses. For the most part, school district police departments have focused on ramping up current campus security —fortifying doors and installing more cameras— instead of arming teachers. Argyle ISD, in southwest Denton County, has approved […]
Understanding Nortech Access Control Integration With ievo
Whether you are currently using the Nortech system and require a security upgrade, or you are new to access control technology, ievo ® has been seamlessly integrated into Nortech’s innovative Norpass solution. ievo is the only biometric to be completely embedded into Norpass, boasting a simple transition between databases and ease of use. WHAT DOES […]
IP68 Rating Key To CamdenBoss Piezo Aluminium Keypads From Rapid Electronics
A keypad should not just protect entry to its application and environment; it should also be secure and highly resistant in itself. That is why a new range of piezo operated aluminium keypads from CamdenBoss, now available from Rapid Electronics, will be of interest to all those requiring a device to perform at the highest […]