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Article: Adding Intelligence to an Existing CCTV System.(Feature)
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- Security Technology & Design
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- November 1, 2008
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Adding Intelligence to an Existing CCTV System
By Dr. Bob Banerjee
Video content analysis as highly sophisticated sensor
In a world where we are all overloaded with data and information, those who monitor video surveillance systems carry the same burden -- there are more cameras than eyes to watch them.
The simple motion detection built into every modern video surveillance device aims to assist operators, but is restricted in its effectiveness. By definition, it only detects motion. For example, it will raise an alarm every time a person steps into an ATM vestibule, but your banking customers, most likely, only want to be notified when ...