Video Analytics
Crime Intelligence Software Launch
Crime intelligence software launch professionalsecurity.co.uk 2013-11-01 11:20:31 A new infrastructure for sharing information about low-level crime and anti-social behaviour was launched at the BSIA conference-exhibition in Brighton on Wednesday, October 30. The system, by Littoralis Limited, is already in use in central London and the Brighton-based company hopes to extend it across the country over the next 12 months Follow-up report to me Any reported complete Just news photo Just video . DISC Network allows local shopwatches, pubwatches and other business crime reduction partnerships to link into data-sharing groups to identify and monitor travelling offenders such as professional shoplifters and fraudsters. As the software firm says, it’s an aspect of criminal behaviour which is difficult – and costly – for police to address yet DISC Network is being deployed across the country at no cost to taxpayers or government. The launch of DISC Network was announced at the BSIA’s South East England Regional Crime Conference at Brighton’s Amex Stadium by Littoralis director Charlie Newman, pictured. He said: “This is really an exciting day for us and for our DISC users throughout the UK. I truly believe that DISC Network will make a substantial contribution to reducing crime and anti-social behaviour nationwide. “Our DISC system is used by more than 100 local crime reduction partnerships throughout the country and has helped them reduce business crime in their own localities. Now each of them can use DISC Network – completely free of charge – to keep tabs on semi-professional and professional […]
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Xtralis Xchange Revolutionizes Deployment of i-LIDS Certified IntrusionTrace & LoiterTrace Analytics Detection Solutions
Introducing New Intrusion Detection Innovations and Outside Loiter Detection to Complement the Award Winning Downloadable Analytics Suite of Xtralis Analytics Technologies Dublin, Ireland (PRWEB UK) 31 October 2013 Xtralis, the world’s leading provider of early detection and visual verification of safety and security solutions, today announced Xchange, a revolutionary & proprietary tool, designed to deploy and commission best-in-class Xtralis applications in 1-step for the FastTrace 2/2X platform. Xchange simplifies & streamlines the licensing process and reduces overall installation time while ensuring quick and easy commissioning. Xtralis has sold over 26,000 channels of outside motion detection and continues to expand the application base for its customers. As announced earlier this year, IntrusionTrace is an i-LIDS® approved primary detection system for operational alert use in sterile zone monitoring applications and delivers unmatched reliable detection. The innovation continues with the announcement of added thermal camera support and enhanced headlight suppression, and that LoiterTrace, a detection analytic for unauthorised loitering, has been expanded to indoor and outdoor applications. “Convergence, innovation and a flexible approach to the changing business needs of Pendragon were key to the development and implementation of a successful security strategy,” commented Dave Barker, Group Security and CCTV Leader of Pendragon. “Having 245 sites already installed with ADPRO throughout the UK, the ADPRO by Xtralis FastTrace 2/2X and IntrusionTrace package was the obvious choice when fulfilling the high end requirements for numerous dealerships across the UK. The IntrusionTrace video analytics platform is extremely easy to deploy via the online portal and […]
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EU-Funded Project Takes Biometric Security Systems To Next Level
European Commission MEMO Brussels , 22 October 2013 EU-funded project to take biometric security systems to the next level In recent years we’ve seen face, voice and fingerprint identification software move from Sci-Fi films into real life affordable devices, such as smartphones and tablets. The TABULA RASA consortium, which is supported by EU research and innovation investment, has set out to identify just how well this new software works, in particular against the growing phenomenon of “spoofing ” i.e. using everyday materials such as make-up, photographs and voice recordings to subvert or directly attack biometric systems. Biometric systems have proven to be one of the most efficient security solutions available today. However, some biometric sensor vulnerabilities still exist, including some which have been well publicised in the International media. The TABULA RASA consortium comprises 12 different organisations across seven countries that have worked together over a period of three years to research as many vulnerabilities as possible, to develop countermeasures accordingly and ultimately a new breed of safer biometric systems. In the course of its research, TABULA RASA hosted a “Spoofing Challenge,” which invited researchers from around the world to develop attack plans and to attempt to deceive various biometric systems. Participants showed that there are many different and creative ways to attack the systems. The most innovative attack proposed during this challenge used make-up to spoof a 2D face recognition system and succeeded in being recognised as the victim. Other contestants used well-known attacks such as photographs, masks […]
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PureTech Systems Delivers Geospatial Surveillance System In Spanish
[October 23, 2013] (ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire – 23 October 2013 Release date- 23102013 – PHOENIX, Ariz.-PureTech Systems specializing in geospatial video surveillance software, has announced the release of the latest version of its PureActiv system including a new Spanish language GUI. The new version, recently deployed for an undisclosed maritime border protection location, marks the first deployment of the Spanish version of the company’s map-based command and control. The installation is a coastal deployment and will provide border protection for both landside and water side intrusions. The system also provides for monitoring and response to potential pirating activity. PureTech Systems’ recent installation showcases its new Spanish language user interface. The deployment includes a variety of perimeter detection sensors all integrated within the PureActiv geospatial command and control. ‘The addition of the Spanish language user interface to our product is an important milestone,’ states Kevin Campbell, vice president of sales at PureTech Systems. ‘The need for geospatial video surveillance is worldwide, and this new capability is an added convenience for our Spanish speaking customers.’ This installation includes a variety of sensors, including cctv cameras, long range thermal detection, radars, long range acoustic hailing devices, fence intrusion systems and PureTech Systems’ video analytics, advanced auto camera tracking and geospatial (map-based) command and control. The system achieves the added sophistication of providing detection over both land and water environments. The new Spanish interface is a configurable option in the latest version of the PureActiv command and control […]
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CaughtOnCamera: Ex-Con Nabbed For Attempted Rape; Facial Recognition Used
By Tina Moore / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 4:26 PM This surveillance footage showed the suspect shortly after the robbery and attempted rape of the NYU student on Oct. 8 in SoHo. An ex-con who just got out of prison in July was arrested Wednesday for the attempted rape and robbery of a 20-year-old NYU student in SoHo, authorities told the Daily News. Glenn Williams was nabbed after authorities used facial recognition technology, according to a report. He was taken into custody at 11th Ave. and W. 15th St. and later charged with attempted rape, robbery, sex abuse and asault. Williams was jailed in 2011 for criminal possession of a weapon, and received a two-to-four year sentence, officials said. He was conditionally released from Riverview Correctional Facility on July 8. RELATED: NYU STUDENT ROBBED, ALMOST RAPED: COPS Exactly three months later, the 28-year-old grabbed the woman and put her in a chokehold as she was walking along Thompson St. between Spring and Prince Sts. at about 1:15 a.m. on Oct. 8, cops said. Williams, who lives in Scarsdale, tried to rape her but she managed to break free, cops said. The sicko then fled with her bag, leaving the woman with facial injuries. Surveillance video obtained by cops shows the man believed to be the suspect walking into a building with a bag that looked like the woman’s. Investigators used facial recognition technology to identify the suspect, WNBC/Ch. 4 reported .
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Grocery Store Shelves Could Soon Watch While You Shop
Supermarket Decision Supermarket giant Mondel?z International is developing “smart shelves” to identify consumers’ age and gender while tracking their shopping habits. The company (formerly Kraft Foods), which makes Oreos, Trident gum, Wheat Thins, and a host of other snack foods, wants to use the technology — expected to be on supermarket shelves by 2015 — to better target their advertising, The Wall Street Journal’s Clint Boulton reports . “When people walk by, it’s a missed opportunity,” Mondel?z CIO Mark Dajani told the Journal. “We must know how the consumer behaves in the store.” Here’s how the technology would work: Sensors would be placed in the aisles where Mondel?z products are displayed. Using facial recognition technology provided by Microsoft’s Kinect , the devices would identify the age and gender of consumers perusing the aisles and track which people are most likely to purchase certain products. The data collected would be sent to Mondel?z in real-time. “Knowing that a consumer is showing interest in the product gives us the opportunity to engage with them real-time,” Mondelez spokeswoman Valerie Moens said in an e-mailed statement. The company plans to use the d ata collected to better target its advertising and discount offers to the groups most likely to buy certain products. The technology could also be used to alert the grocer when it’s time to reorder certain products. The sensors would not collect any photos, video or other personal information regarding consumers, according to Moens. “Privacy is of utmost importance, so Smart […]
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Video Surveillance And Business Intelligence: A Growing Trend In Retail
Video footage doesn?t lie. Why do you think NFL football teams gather every Monday morning and break down game film from the previous day? They do it to learn what they did right and what they did wrong in order to ensure success for the next game. So why can?t retail stores do the same? […]
DVTEL Expands Video Analytics Portfolio
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.–( EON: Enhanced Online News )– DVTEL, INC. , the video surveillance solutions provider, now offers a comprehensive video analytics solution, which includes edge-based and server-based analytics to enable users to maximize the advantages of either approach depending on the needs of the application. “Application requirements drive the approach that works best, and DVTEL now offers a choice of technologies to deliver a customized video analytics solution in the context of a seamless, integrated system.” At the edge of the network, DVTEL is the global leader in edge-based analytics with its ioimage product line. DVTEL’s ioimage edge-based cameras and encoders deliver intelligent video detection solutions to increase the probability of detection and lower false alarm rates. The smart cameras work independently or as a complement to perimeter intrusion detection sensors and other technologies. Since 2005, ioimage has been led by a top-notch team that has fine-tuned the advanced algorithm-based technology. DVTEL’s market penetration of the ioimage line within remote monitoring, critical infrastructure and perimeter security applications is a fast growing segment of the total video surveillance solution offered by DVTEL. With server-based video analytics, DVTEL’s Latitude Network Video Management System (NVMS) enables the delivery of intelligent, real-time detection. The server-based video analytics solution (SVA) enables control room personnel to define whether an event requires response, and can dispatch security officers as required. Any camera connected to Latitude NVMS can be enabled with first-class video analytics. “We are expanding user flexibility by offering our customers a choice between […]
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Optex Integrates With Exacq For Minimizing Video False Alarms
Optex Co., Ltd, a leading manufacturer of security infrared and laser technology, announced today the integration of their sensors and detectors with the exacqVision Video Management System (VMS) from Exacq Technologies. The result will minimize video false alarms for outdoor perimeter applications. Optex detection products are integrated into the exacqVision Professional and Enterprise VMS software […]
London Riots: Only 1 Arrest Made As Result Of Facial Recognition
A challenge to the security industry and to video surveillance installers was laid down by the Metropolitan Police yesterday after it was revealed that only one arrest made in connection with the London riots was a result of facial recognition technology. Almost 5,000 people have now been arrested in connection with the Met?s investigation into […]
Embracing The Police Force Of The Future
(CNN) – Contrary to the Hollywood image in movies like “Minority Report,” technology hasn’t served law enforcement particularly well over the years. Fragmented and complex operating systems have challenged police officers to manually enter information into multiple programs. And yet officers still struggle to retrieve the information they need — especially in the field, where it can be a matter of life or death. A large number of law enforcement agencies are still hindered by antiquated technologies. But agencies that have upgraded their operating and investigative systems have been tremendously effective in ensuring the safety of their citizens. Police forces like the Guardia Civil in Spain and An Garda Siochana in Ireland were early technology adopters and now benefit from some of the most efficient police operations and investigative systems in the world. These are the police forces of the future — the ones that others will be modeling themselves after in the years to come. Accenture recently studied police forces from around the world and found that in every region, police are hungry for new technology. They see tech such as analytics, biometrics (identification of humans by their characteristics or traits) and facial recognition as keys to effectively fighting crime and maximizing the time officers spend in the field. Despite the reality of reduced budgets, law enforcement agencies that adopt new technologies can prevent crimes more effectively and solve crimes faster. Video analytics What many people don’t know is that there’s a solid infrastructure of closed-circuit TV in […]
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Arms Industry Shows Off Next-Gen Drones In London Expo
Reconnaissance gadgets and robotic warfare devices are getting smaller by the year, with James Bond like technology being offered to a wide range of buyers, from police forces to special military units. The market place for such technology has become Defence Security and Equipment International (DSEi) exhibition held at ExCel London. The international exhibition has established itself as the leading platform to view and purchase state of the art equipment from the world
Video Analytics Calibration Demystified
by Mahesh Saptharishi, PhD, Chief Scientist, VideoIQ, Inc. As companies look more and more to active surveillance systems with video analytics, ease of installation and maintenance becomes increasingly important. The term ?calibration? is an integral part of any video analytics installation. And while it is often discussed, it is typically not defined from the perspective […]
Police State USA
For the first time ever, Congress has decided has crafted a piece of legislation that determines whether or not a person is a journalist, in a bill designed to give federal protection to journalists and bloggers from being forced to disclose the identities of their confidential sources. This would mean that before the government could ask a news organization or a journalist to identify their sources, it must first go to a federal judge, who would supervise any subpoenas or court orders for the information. But the legislation comes with a catch. In order for a person to be protected under the bill, one must first meet the criteria for being termed a “journalist” — and even then, journalists will not be protected in all situations. Though freedom of speech, which includes the printed word, is protected under the First Amendment, media shield laws are supposed to go above and beyond in terms of protecting a journalist from being forced to disclose confidential information and sources. The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the bill, the Free Flow of Information Act of 2013 , on Thursday in a 13-5 vote . Though most states have their own media shield laws, they vary in terms of protections for reporters. If the legislation passes, this would be the first federal media shield law. At the urging of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), the committee defined what they considered “journalism” as well as who qualified to be labeled as a “journalist.” Feinstein said legal protection […]
ACLU Push Will Put Privacy In Public Eye
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DHS To Test Face Scanning Cameras At Tri-City Hockey Game
Source: TriCityHerald … It is planned to be used by the U.S. government to test the capabilities of facial recognition software that is available or in the prototype stage. Eventually, state-of-the-art facial recognition technologies could be used to identify terrorists and criminals in public areas, according to the national lab in Richland. The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate works to make technology available to agencies ranging from local police offices to the U.S. Border Patrol, Transportation Security Administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. PNNL previously has collected video at the Toyota Center for work with the Department of Homeland Security. But past video either has not captured members of the public or has been too low resolution to identify faces. Hockey fans who don’t want to be on the video will be given options to avoid the cameras. Read More…
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Tiny Recon Robots Herald New Generation Of Drones
London: Ex-U.S. Marine Ernest Langdon pulls a pin and throws a small black object onto the ground. But it doesn’t explode. Instead, the robot rights itself and swiftly scuttles away, feeding infrared video back to a small radio control screen. Unmanned drones have become an almost ubiquitous presence on the battlefield for U.S. and other high-tech forces. But the market for remote controlled vehicles is evolving from the sometimes multi-tonne craft that patrol the skies over Afghanistan or Yemen, carrying out reconnaissance and targeted strikes, to tiny robots that police and even film companies can use. The top end of the market continues to be dominated by U.S. companies such as Lockheed Martin , Northrop Grumman and General Atomics, formerly a division of General Dynamics and creator of the Predator and Reaper drones. Other major defence firms such as BAE Systems are pushing forward with next-generation drones with stealth and other features. Smaller companies are increasingly redefining the industry, however. Drones on display at this week’s DSEI defence fair at London’s Excel exhibition centre include undersea robots that can act as mini submarines or simply drive along the surface of the seabed to clear mines or conduct reconnaissance. Remote control “quadrocopters” with four or more rotors can be launched from backpacks. Even conventional military vehicles are becoming increasingly robotised. The stand of U.S. truck manufacturer Oshkosh Corp showcases a picture of a convoy of military trucks it says are being entirely remote-controlled. Critics of the use of drones controlled […]
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NEA Looking To Drones In War On Mosquitoes… And Other Nuisances
Neo Chai Chin Today Online 14 Sep 13; SINGAPORE — A monitoring system to detect noisy vehicles on the roads and unmanned aerial vehicles to inspect high spaces like roof gutters for mosquito-breeding spots. These are two of the solutions being explored by the National Environment Agency (NEA), as part of efforts to better detect and tackle a myriad of bugbears, ranging from illegal hawkers to mysterious ambient odours. A Noisy Vehicle Monitoring System, for instance, is being piloted at an undisclosed location. It aims to use directional microphones installed on road lanes and video technology to capture the licence plate numbers of vehicles that make excessive noise. The pilot will go on for at least another year, given the extensive tests needed to get a shipshape system in place, said NEA Deputy Chief Executive (Technology and Corporate Development) Joseph Hui Kim Sung. Outlining new detection capabilities being developed by the agency yesterday at the World Engineers Summit, Mr Hui said it is now operating in a more challenging environment. The Republic is getting more compact and urbanised and feeling the impact of climate change, and the NEA has to deal with extreme events and crises like mass food poisoning, oil spills, the haze and nuclear incidents happening in Singapore and other countries. At the same time, the authorities are facing the need for greater transparency, accountability and public consultation, said Mr Hui, who was giving a presentation on integrated environmental management systems. Speaking to TODAY, Mr Hui cautioned […]
FTC To Scrutinize New Facebook Facial Recognition Feature
U.S. officials will examine changes to Facebook Inc’s privacy policy to determine whether they violate a 2011 agreement with federal regulators, a Federal Trade Commission spokesman confirmed Wednesday after certain changes drew fire from privacy advocates. Much of the criticism has focused on a proposed “Tag Suggest” feature that would use facial recognition technology to […]
VideoIQ Analytics Versus Advanced Motion Detection
Many people love our analytics, but few truly understand them. Most misconceptions spur from a misunderstanding of how VideoIQ analytics function versus the numerous advanced motion detection alternatives. To truly comprehend the differences, we must first examine the basics. Thus, I have saved our analytics intricate self-learning capabilities for a later post, while we explore […]