Technologies
NIST Issues Updated Standard for Federal Identification Card Strengthens Authentication Capabilities
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued an updated version of the standard specification Personal Identification Verification (PIV) Card that federal employees and contractors use to enter government facilities or log on to federal computer systems. The revised Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-2 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and […]
DHS: Facial Recognition Is Making Gains in Surveillance
The federal government is making progress on developing a surveillance system that would pair computers with video cameras to scan crowds and automatically identify people by their faces, according to newly disclosed documents and interviews with researchers working on the project. The Department of Homeland Security tested a crowd-scanning project called the Biometric Optical Surveillance […]
Garmin's New VIRB Action Camera
Garmin has introduced the new action camera VIRB. The VIRB is a true HD 1080p action camera with built-in Chroma? display, up to 3 hours of battery life, and a rugged waterproof design. Easily film exactly what you see. With a 2000mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Garmin claims the unit will last up to 3 hours, […]
DHS Takes Control Of Arizona Border Blimp
A 208-foot long white blimp has been floating two miles above Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, using radar continuously to scan the area along the border, looking for low-flying aircraft drug smugglers use to bring drugs into the United States. The sensors on board can detect activity in distances of up to 230 miles. The blimp, […]
Surveillance System For (Real) Bugs In Florida Keys
The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District is considering using a drone to spot shallow-water pools where mosquitoes breed along the Keys. The 2.2-pound, 2.5-foot-long drone would use infrared cameras to locate the shallow pools and allow the district rapidly to treat those areas with larvicide. The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District is considering using a […]
ONVIF Publishes Profile G Draft for Video Storage and Recording
ONVIF, a global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced the Release Candidate for Profile G ? the specification designed to store, search, retrieve and play back media on devices or clients that support recording capabilities and on-board storage. This new Profile is now available for review on the ONVIF website. As with Profile […]