Saturday, May 12, 2007

Smart cameras versus abandoned luggages

"Smart cameras" to tackle abandoned luggage alarms (Reuters)

British passengers awaits their flight in the departure hall of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, in this January 29, 2007 file photo. A newly concluded research project relies on formulae known as algorithms to enable computers to analyze video images and spot potential threats, from abandoned baggage to people loitering suspiciously. (Adrees Latif/Reuters)Reuters - A suitcase lies abandoned in a busy airport terminal. Was it planted by a bomber, or carelessly left for a couple of minutes while the owner went to buy coffee?


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