Picture this: A man is followed by CCTV cameras. He walks into a crowd and is supposed to get lost from the cameras eyes, but he doesnt. The camera is focused on him, and even if he switches jackets or puts on a fake beard, he is still in focus. Sounds incredible? Its possible.
The new CCTV system
James Bond would have willingly died or wriggled his way out to have one of these. The new surveillance, or spying, system can track a suspect without losing him even in a crowd.
This was developed by the scientists of the BAE Systems, Sagem (a French telecoms company) and the University of Reading. The system, now being tested by a popular British commercial chain, was funded by the European Commission. This outstanding CCTV technology will enhance police surveillance, and crime prevention and detection.
These eyes have it
When the operator focuses on a suspect, the cameras will follow him through crowds and will be able to detect changes in the suspects appearance. The computer is able to track his movements on film, when small clusters of pixels locks on to the tags after the footage has fixed on the different parts of the suspect.
When the...