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QNAP Turnkey Solution Benefits Large Scale CMS
14-11-2013 QNAP Security has recently unveiled its powerful Linux-embedded and highly reliable Viostor CMS (Central Management System) – VSM-4000U-RP and VSM-2000. The Viostor CMS, with the ability to manage up to 1,024 channels, is designed as a turnkey solution for centralised monitoring, device management and event management with multiple Viostor NVRs distributed at different locations, especially suitable for large-scale surveillance deployment.“ The Viostor CMS is a unified platform for surveillance projects of various sizes. With the CMS client software installed on their PC, users can easily set up a surveillance center to efficiently capture each monitored channel,” said Peace Kuo, product manager of QNAP Security. “The Viostor CMS can help control centre managers, event examiners and project installers centrally control monitored areas, retrieve video footage of events efficiently and configure the system quickly.” The Viostor CMS is extremely easy to set up. Administrators can enjoy effortless system set-up and manage the CMS on any PC with the CMS client software installed. Featuring solid hardware design and reliable software performance, the Viostor CMS coupled with Viostor NVR is engineered to provide an exceptional surveillance turnkey solution. In large-scale surveillance deployment, configuring numerous NVRs and IP cameras is always a big challenge. The Viostor CMS allows administrators to manage and configure scattered devices easily on a central system, greatly reducing time and effort on system configuration and management. The Viostor CMS features centralised event management with the support of E-map based event alert. Whenever red indicators appear on the E-map, administrators […]
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Axis Cameras Help Secure Korean Airport Customs Workload
Source: Axis Communications | Date: 11/14/2013 Related tags: AXIS , airport management solution , X-ray scanners , airline security management Mission Gimhae Customs, located in Gangseo-gu, Busan, has jurisdiction over Gimhae International Airport, the gateway to Korea’s southwestern area which handles an average of 75 airplanes, including Korean Air and Japan Airlines, carries 9500 passengers. Gimhae Customs imports repair parts, communication devices and marine engines, small quantities of urgently needed samples and advertising items, exporting agricultural and marine products. The nature of the air cargo needs to be handled efficiently and rapidly while blocking the inflow of illegal items. Separate reading rooms are used for each of the 4 X-ray scanners without surveillance cameras caused difficulty for workforce management, with no separate monitoring system, leading to frequent disputes about lost and damaged items. To resolve these problems and proactively respond to changes in environment of the airport, Gimhae Customs introduced a suitable monitoring system to enhance surveillance competency Solution Gimhae Customs wanted a solution to minimize civil complaints and enhance speed and accuracy of monitoring and tracking, Gimhae Airport surveillance system is using Axis P5534 and Axis P3304 for capability of smoothly interfacing for more unified operations while providing high-definition video surveillance for clear and intuitive monitoring. The International Arrival Hall’s special environment and low ceiling height, a camera with ability to monitor a wide area is required for each carousel. Axis partner Darwin System used high-definition network cameras and built an effective system capable of monitoring all processes […]
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VidSys Shares Findings From Its Fourth Annual National Security Survey
Published on 14 Nov, 2013 Survey respondents report a rise in the number of new systems and technologies managed within their organisation Survey findings reveal budget to be the single largest obstacle to the advancement of security organisations VidSys , a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently shared a preview of findings from its fourth-annual National Security Survey. This year’s survey of senior-level IT and physical security professionals, once again includes responses from a mix of public and private organisations. Survey findings indicate that risk assessment and management are appearing with greater frequency on the C-Suite’s agenda, becoming a priority in driving security decisions for agencies and organisations across all sectors. Aligned with this prioritisation, survey respondents report a rise in the number of new systems and technologies managed within their organisation as well as the number of external agencies and organisations with which they coordinate. Survey findings also reveal that, while budget continues to be the single largest obstacle to the advancement of security organisations, the financial woes of recent years slowly are receding, with fewer of this year’s respondents noting budgetary concerns as a stumbling block to the development of their security programs compared to years past. Research Highlights Organisations are Increasingly Focused on Risk Reduction Respondents said the need to create a common operating picture across all security systems is the biggest driver of security plans for the next 12-18 months (22 percent), while the need to reduce risk to the organisation […]
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Alan Waxenberg Joins Polaroid Professional Security Solutions As VP Of Sales And Marketing
Published on 14 Nov, 2013 Alan Waxenberg joins Polaroid Professional Security Solutions as vice-president of sales and marketing To create and direct strategic sales, marketing and alliance plans, 30-year security industry veteran Alan Waxenberg has joined PRD International, manufacturer of Polaroid Professional Security Solutions , as vice-president of sales and marketing. “Alan’s wealth of senior-level sales and marketing management experience will help drive our vision of becoming a major international solution provider of professional surveillance solutions to our integrators and customers,” says Allan Markoff, CEO of PRD International. “His passion to excel and personable style are recognised throughout the industry. We’re fortunate to have an individual with his talent and business achievements on our team.” Waxenberg was most recently at SolidWitness, a firm he founded in 2005 that offers a broad range of security and surveillance related consulting services. These services range from review of an existing facility’s system to feasibility/cost projections for renovating or systems upgrades. SolidWitness will continue to provide its services under the direction of the company’s prominent industry consultants. Waxenberg has extensive experience in the areas of video surveillance solutions, video analytics, network security, sales engineering management and sales training/development. He has held management positions at Intergraph Corp , Avid Technologies , Avermedia , Video Insight and Sentry360 . “To elevate the Polaroid brand, we plan to deliver pinnacle surveillance solutions and technologies,” states Waxenberg. “Polaroid’s key messages will highlight quality products, premium integrator support, outstanding technical service and innovative solutions.”
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42 New Cameras Added At Clawson MI School Facilities
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Brazil Fifa World Cup 2014 Lifts IndigoVision With Video Surveillance Deal
Fifa World Cup 2014 will be held in Brazil in between June – July 2014 and the government has started preparations for this much awaited and world renowned event almost two months ago. Brazil is hosting Fifa World cup for the second time (Fifa was held in brazil for the first time in 1950) and will be the fifth country to have hosted the world twice after Mexico, France, Germany and Italy. Thirty two country football teams will be taking part in this event and will be playing in 12 cities located throughout Brazil. Meanwhile, Indigo Vision, a well known video security specialist has been awarded three major projects including the contract for Fifa 2014 in Brazil. The Edinburgh company admits that it will provide video IP systems, cameras and video storage for at least one FIFA venue in Brazil. Additionally, the government of Brazil has also awarded a new project to Indigo Vision which is to provide all the needs related to video surveillance to its Sao Paulo International Airport. It is also reported that Indigo Vision will now on provide video surveillance services to preserved colonial city, Olinda, which is one of the major tourist attractions in Brazil. In a recent press release, Indigo Vision has also announced that it has plans to release exclusive products such as 20 MP cameras and an explosion proof camera range for the FIFA event. But the company added that the said new products will not be restricted to the event […]
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Lowell, MA Police Deploy New Surveillance Vehicle
Press Release – For Immediate Release Contact: Public Information Officer: Captain Kelly Richardson Krichardson@lowellma.gov Office: (978) 674-1709 New Tool in Crime Detection and Deterrence LOWELL, MA (November 13, 2013) Lowell Police will be rolling out a new tool to help combat crime and disorder in our city. A Lowell Police van that has been refurbished is now equipped with video surveillance capabilities. The cameras will be obvious to an observer and the van will be clearly marked as belonging to the Lowell Police along with its surveillance capabilities. These cameras will allow for the recording of incidents in close proximity of the van even in low light conditions. Records of those legally obtained recording will be maintained and if needed will be used for the identification and prosecution of individuals involved in illegal activity. This van will be clearly marked as such in hopes that it will also have a deterrent effect on any crime or disorder in or around its stationed location in the city. The first roll out of this new tool will be in an undisclosed location in the city this weekend
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Mirasys Agile Virtual Matrix And Mirasys Geospatial Mapping To Launch At FinnSec 2013
Tue, Nov 12, 2013 02:00 EST Mirasys Ltd., one of the leading suppliers of open platform Video Management Solutions, will launch the Mirasys Agile Virtual Matrix and Mirasys Geospatial Mapping applications at the FinnSec 2013 fair. Designed for the need of large surveillance systems, Mirasys Agile Virtual Matrix and Mirasys Geospatial Mapping make it vastly easier to design and run large scale security centers. Mirasys Agile Virtual Matrix Mirasys Agile Virtual Matrix allows large scale video surveillance systems to use a multitude of monitors arranged in a synchronized matrix. The monitors managed via Mirasys operator console can be used to view thousands of static and dome cameras, camera tours, IP cameras, analog cameras, I/O devices and virtual cameras in an adaptable and user-friendly environment. Mirasys Agile Virtual Matrix is a powerful and easy-to-use solution for intelligent video surveillance of corporate networks, industrial processes, commercial centers, and multi-office environments – both locally as well as remotely. Mirasys Geospatial Mapping Mirasys has developed a new service to enhance and complement situational awareness systems such as maps in Mirasys VMS. This application allows for easy management of e.g. large-scale video surveillance systems with the help of multi-level maps and CAD pictures – also when the surveillance is done remotely. All administration is done within the system: coordinates and reference data relating to maintenance can be defined for all components of the surveillance system, monitors can be arranged, and layouts can be customized separately for each monitor. This makes their maintenance a lot […]
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CaughtOnCamera: Serial Egg-Throwing Vandal
Homeowners in Avalon Park, Florida, are eggs-amining the evidence of some neighborhood vandals, who were caught on camera egging a house for the fourth time By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 15:55 EST, 8 November 2013 | UPDATED: 15:55 EST, 8 November 2013 Yolks – sorry, folks – in Florida are going to egg-travagant lengths in order to catch a group of teenagers who are repeatedly egging houses, in a case that is proving hard to crack. Homeowners in the Orange County suburb Avalon Park say they are egg-hausted by the vandalism. So much so they have released footage caught on secret cameras of the latest incident in the hope someone will be able to identify the perpetrators. One house has been egged four times. Scroll down for video Egging Egging Egging Watch video here … The drive-by throwing occurred about 11.30pm November 2 on Anastasia Lane. The camera footage, which was obtained by Click Orlando , shows a white four-door sedan pulling up out the front of the house. A male comes out of the car’s sunroof and throws one egg with his left hand. The egg just missed the camera itself. Egging Egging Besides the time it takes to clean up the mess, the the homeowners have also been forced to pain their house after the egging incidents in order to keep up with their Neighborhood Watch regulations. One egg has also caused a big dent above their garage. The family has put the footage they captured on […]
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Surveon 3-Megapixel HD Cameras Secure Southern Taiwan City
Source: Surveon | Date: 11/08/2013 Related tags: Surveon , NVR , WDR To ensure the protection of citizens, city surveillance is the most direct and productive method for any government. However, due to a large geographic coverage with thousands of cameras, the installation, integration, stability and reliability issues are very difficult to overcome. Surveon has completed a professional project with 3,000 IP camera installations and fulfilled requirements of high stability, reliability and an extremely low rate on the return merchandise authorization(RMA). Customer A major city in Southern Taiwan planned to upgrade its inner city surveillance system to provide safety and security for its population of 2.8 million in 38 districts. The project would include upgrading to megapixel solutions that can be fully integrated with the control center, branches, sub-station junctions and the existing IT infrastructure. CHALLENGES High Reliability To maintain a project with 3,000 cameras spreading across the city is not an easy task; any RMA is costly for the SI and inconvenience for the customer. Especially many cameras are installed in the intersections and at higher points, it time-consuming and more resources required to evaluate the situation and conduct the repairs. Wide Monitoring Area The widely distributed network areas, scalable architecture and maintenance issues were the challenges the SI first faced in this project. Environmental factors such as heat, humidity, and temperature changes were also obstacles to overcome. Complex Lighting Conditions Every corner is required to be monitored at all times to protect people, prevent potential security threats […]
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Facial Recognition Market Worth $6.5B By 2018
Facial Recognition Market (Emotion, Thermal, Mobile, Forensic, 2D, 3D, Cloud-based Facial Recognition) worth $6.5 … Facial Recognition Market (Emotion, Thermal, Mobile, Forensic, 2D, 3D, Cloud-based Facial Recognition) worth $6.5 … prweb.com 2013-11-08 19:18:58 (PRWEB) November 08, 2013 Over the past few years, Facial Recognition Market has crossed the chasm and has become more accurate, less costly and significantly mainstream. This has helped the technology to gain traction and investment from commercial sector Follow-up report to me Any reported complete Just news photo Just video . The development of 3D face recognition technology backed by improved imaging solutions, middleware and fast analytics has helped the technology to overcome its traditional flaws such as poor results in low lights, pose variation and image reconstruction. Browse 86 market data tables and 27 figures spread through 171 pages and in-depth TOC on “Facial Recognition Market – Worldwide Market Forecasts and Analysis (2013 – 2018)”. http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/facial-recognition-market-995.html Early buyers will receive 10% customization on this report. The major forces driving the market are growth of surveillance market and huge spending by the government across the globe on biometric technologies. At the same time, various opportunities exist in consumer electronics segment, handheld devices segment and innovative cloud services based on face recognition technologies (anonymous face analysis). The report Facial Recognition Market – Global advancements, Emerging Applications, Business Models and Worldwide Market Forecast and Analysis (2013 – 2018) defines and segments the global facial recognition market with analysis and forecasting of the global revenues. It also identifies […]
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Proving Your Slip And Fall Injury
Slip and fall accidents occur every day. Often, these mishaps result in serious back, neck or knee injuries that severely impact the daily lives of people who experience them. Florida is an extremely tough state when it comes to proving fault in slip and fall cases. In order to do so, there must be proof that a shopkeeper was aware of the dangerous conditions that caused the accident. First stated in Owens v. Publix Supermarkets, Inc. , and later codified in Florida Statute § 768.0755, Florida requires the injured plaintiff to prove that a foreign transitory substance (i.e., a liquid, banana peel, etc.) was on the floor for a length of time sufficient enough for the shopkeeper to become aware of the condition. What does this mean in terms of a real slip and fall case? What this statute does is effectively shift the burden to the plaintiff to somehow prove how long the substance was on the floor. But, how does one prove this? One way is for the injured party to be able to testify that the substance looked dirty, had shopping cart tracks through it, or that the banana peel was brown. There is actually a case where the court went into great detail using the fact that the banana peel that caused the accident was brown as evidence for their case. The banana peel, they alleged, had to have been on the floor for a sufficient amount of time because it was brown. Had it […]
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PlateSmart Wins Major Technology Innovation Award
Software-only License Plate Recognition solutions honored by prestigious growth consulting firm (PRWEB) November 12, 2013 PlateSmart Technologies has been awarded the 2013 Technology Innovation Leadership Award for License Plate Recognition by Frost and Sullivan, the Texas-based growth consulting firm widely recognized as one of the leading arbiters of excellence and innovation in the industrial world. The award places PlateSmart in the ranks of technology leaders such as AT&T and IBM, both past recipients of Frost and Sullivan awards for excellence. The award comes as the result of a research study, to be published by Frost and Sullivan later this month, which surveyed a number of License Plate Recognition (LPR) manufacturers and found PlateSmart’s product line to be the field’s clear standout in terms of uniqueness, functionality, and value to customers. A decisive factor in the study was PlateSmart’s software-only approach to LPR, which the researchers praised for “liberating the market from hardware-based solutions.” The report also took particular note of the Company’s ARES Enterprise LPR-based video analytics software, saying that the product allows for a “deeper and broader level of data analytics” that anticipates industry trends. PlateSmart Founder and CEO John Chigos said, “We are deeply honored to accept this award from Frost and Sullivan. It is a welcome affirmation of the years of intensive research and development that we have invested in PlateSmart. This is a proud day for our entire team.” Frost and Sullivan Senior Research Analyst Archana Srinivasan said, “As a software only technology company, PlateSmart […]
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3xLOGIC And OSSI Announce Integrated Video-on-Demand PSIM Solution
3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of advanced video surveillance and video business intelligence, and OSSI , developer of Intelli-Site, a PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) platform, announced today integration of their respective products further solidifying the holistic approach to system integration both companies embrace. As a result of the integration, Intelli-Site users can virtually navigate through their campus using a customizable map-driven GUI (Graphical User Interface), and by simply clicking on a camera icon, pull up the corresponding video stream instantly to their desktop or a dedicated video matrix display. “As deployments continue to get larger and more complicated, centrally-managed command and control security solutions become critical,” states Matthew Kushner , 3xLOGIC’s CEO. “With OSSI, we have seamlessly integrated video verification and remote management into Intelli-Site’s Information Manager for a level of video accessibility unique in the industry.” Additional features provided include: One-click importing of camera device names and settings from 3xLOGIC’s VIGIL VMS (Video Management System) Multi-camera view of event- or alarm-driven video Automated multi-camera pre- and post-event recording Active guard rotation video tours “3xLOGIC’s VIGIL VMS is an integral part of our complete PSIM solution,” says Dean Novak , OSSI’s CEO. “With a single click, the 3xLOGIC-enabled Intelli-Site system takes the user to the proper location, shows them the live video and provides them with any audio related to the event. This information is critical in helping them resolve the situation. While acknowledging to the Intelli-Site system they are attending to the event or alarm, thereby avoiding […]
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IMS: Global Video Cameras For Perimeter Security Forecast: $200M in 2013
Source: IMS Research | Date: 11/12/2013 Related tags: NVR , DVR , perimeter security , encoder , VMS Video surveillance cameras and analytics continue to be pushed out toward the perimeter at a high rate and are becoming an integral part of electronic perimeter security solutions. According to a recent report published by IHS, the global market for intelligent devices in perimeter security applications is forecast to top $200 million in 2013. Historically, sensors have been the primary means of detection for perimeter security applications. In recent years; however, there has been a growing trend for cameras and analytics to be used in addition to sensors on a perimeter. The perimeter security industry has always been based on layers, so the addition of video only reinforces this ideology. Video and especially video analytics has been the fastest growing portion of the perimeter security industry since before 2010. Previously, perimeter security applications mostly offered detection without verification or identification. Perimeter security integration with video is proving to be a great enhancement in terms of efficiency and the reduction of false alarms. Identification of intruders has become one of the most talked about trends in recent months for perimeter security. This trend is partly being driven by the demand to lower false alarms, lower costs and the ability to provide patrols and guards in the field with real time information on the location and status of an intruder. And now, end-users have several options for identification. Slew-to-cue functionality remains one of […]
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BIO-key To Integrate Biometric Platform Into AMD Security Solutions
bio-key logo November 12, 2013 – BIO-key International has announced that the company is working with AMD to ensure compatibility of its WEB-key biometric management platform with AMD’s upcoming security solutions. As a result of this work, the company says device manufacturers will be able to use the BIO-key algorithm to match fingerprints on compatible AMD devices, with or without a server, or in the network or cloud. Specifically, AMD customers will be using BIO-key’s scanner independent algorithm. “BIO-key is honored to be working with AMD toward this uniquely valuable TrustZone integration,” said Jim Sullivan, BIO-key’s VP of Strategy and Business Development said. “With this solution, OEMs will be insulated from the rapidly changing fingerprint scanner marketplace by having a single best-of-breed, interoperable platform to interface with. Online service providers and enterprises will benefit from a standardized, securely configured WEB-key client on their users’ devices, made available by device manufacturers or through the ARM TrustZone technology ecosystem. This will allow enhanced security for online transactions and BYOD security. Fingerprint scanner manufacturers benefit by being part of a secure cloud infrastructure allowing remote and cloud authentication, which significantly enhances the core value proposition of fingerprint authentication beyond unlocking the phone or other device. Our existing patents on securing biometric data and keys using Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) make this a natural evolution of our product strategy.” Tomorrow, November 13, 2013, BIO-key will present at the 2013 AMD Developer Summit with its presentation titled, “Leveraging fingerprint biometric authentication to streamline secure access.” […]
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Milestone XProtect Corporate 2013 R2 Released; Milestone Extends Its Offering Of Distributed Security Solutions
The Conference Room in 2012 and Beyond [November 07, 2013] Milestone XProtect Corporate 2013 R2 is Released; Milestone extends its offering of distributed security solutions (M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) COPENHAGEN – Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces the release of Milestone XProtect Corporate 2013 R2. With this version of XProtect Corporate Milestone extends their offering of distributed security solutions by widening the array of products that can be interconnected with XProtect Corporate, while simplifying the licensing of its more advanced Milestone Federated Architecture concept. With support for an unlimited number of cameras, users and sites, XProtect Corporate offers a centralized, single-management interface for efficient surveillance administration including all connected devices, regardless of the size or distribution of the implementation. Milestone Interconnect provides a flexible way to gain central surveillance operation across geographically dispersed sites. It combines remote Milestone surveillance installations with the advanced surveillance functions of XProtect Corporate in one cohesive security solution. With this new 2013 R2 release, Milestone strengthens its offerings of distributed surveillance solutions by including XProtect Expert, Milestone Arcus embedded solutions and Milestone Husky appliances to the list of products that can be connected to an XProtect Corporate system using Milestone Interconnect. The ability to detect incidents and remotely monitor interconnected sites from one central system reduces operational costs and the need for on-site visits. Intelligent video storage management makes optimal use of available network resources, as well as remote and central storage. Covering the full […]
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DVTEL Latitude VMS Now Integrated With AMAG Technology’s Symmetry
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announces integration of its powerful Latitude enterprise-class network video management system (NVMS) with the Symmetry security management platform by AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection system provider. The integration expands the capabilities of both platforms, allowing joint customers to benefit from the integration of IP video surveillance and access control to gain new levels of situational awareness. AMAG’s Symmetry access control system permits users to view live and recorded video from Latitude-managed cameras within Symmetry’s client software, based on events or manual requests. “We are pleased to offer integration with DVTEL’s feature-rich Latitude surveillance software as it provides an additional opportunity for our customers to maximize the value and ease-of-use of the Symmetry access control system,” said Shae Taylor, Extended Business Solutions Program Manager, AMAG Technology. “Both DVTEL and AMAG bring valuable capabilities to the table for security integrators and end users, and we are happy DVTEL participated in AMAG’s Extended Business Solutions program to provide our customers the benefits of both.” Latitude PTZ controls now operational within the Symmetry client software include pan, tilt, zoom, focus, iris and go-to-preset operations. Users can play video of access control events captured by Latitude in the Symmetry application and can configure Latitude cameras within Symmetry. Other capabilities include launching video via camera icons on a graphical map, and controlling video playback using Symmetry’s timeline control. “Access control users increasingly demand seamless integration with video management systems, […]
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FBI Exploring New Facial And Behavioral Recognition From Surveillance Cameras
(Before It’s News) B4INREMOTE-aHR0cDovLzIuYnAuYmxvZ3Nwb3QuY29tLy1kcU4zZmMtcW0zSS9VbnZ1bTYxeWlwSS9BQUFBQUFBQVZuOC83NXFBd2tNN0xIUS9zMjAwL0NDVFYtY2FtZXJhLW9uLXBvbGUtMzAweDIwMC5qcGc= image credit: freefotouk/Flickr Madison Ruppert Activist Post The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reportedly considering new video analytic software that would enable identification of suspects in videos and still imagery based on both facial and behavioral recognition. This type of technology has been under development for quite a while, with a patent awarded for behavioral recognition software last year. Indeed, it has been said that the future of CCTV is in the field of behavioral recognition and so-called “remote biometrics.” However, the system that the FBI is working on could also scan footage against records of objects and places in addition to people, in order to detect possible suspects and their location. “The FBI is currently undertaking a major issue study of video and digital image processing and video/digital image analytic capabilities to identify current capabilities, assess gaps, and develop a roadmap for the FBI’s future video analytics architecture,” the bureau stated in a contracting notice published on Oct. 30. Contractors are to submit written proposals by Nov. 13 and up to 30 vendors will be invited to present their technology at FBI headquarters on Dec. 11. Unlike the facial recognition systems that are increasingly being rolled out across the United States with the FBI’s help , this technology would analyze backgrounds. The Department of Homeland Security, meanwhile, is funding research on more accurate long-distance facial recognition technology . The new technology would compute “the degree of similarity among pedestrians, graffiti designs, buildings in […]
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Emotions Analytics To Transform Human-Machine Interaction
Here’s How Siri Can Land You a Hot Date Our devices are quite smart. They know what we type and touch, what we say and where we are; they even know how we look like, but they are quite clueless when it come to how we feel and what we mean. This still-absent bond between humans and machines is also the chief theme of the Gartner’s 2013 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies , suggesting “machines are becoming better at understanding humans and the environment — for example, recognizing the emotion in a person’s voice. “We all agree that human emotions are complicated, and arguably, the human voice might be the most personal and revealing ” emotional designator .” But currently, this is still the next big revolution waiting to happen — the most important, non-existing interface out there. Or is it? We all know that words alone don’t always tell the whole story. No doubt to truly understand we need to reach beyond the verbal. In many cases, it’s not what we say, but how we say it. We know this intuitively, and studies in neuropsychology in the last 50 years have demonstrated that body language and vocal intonation have a bigger impact than your actual choice of words. When you first meet someone, in less than 10 seconds after he or she starts talking, you’ve already formed an opinion about this person. As reported by Carol Kinsey Gorman at Forbes, researchers from NYU found that it takes just […]
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