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  1. Facial recognition CCTV cameras might soon replace tickets

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    Facial recognition CCTV systems might soon replace traditional ticketing systems for various event venues, as Live Nation, of the industry’s largest players, is actively working on such a system, a recent news report has been able to suggest.

    The company behind the Ticketmaster brand, is developing a facial recognition system that, it claims, could in future be used instead of tickets.

    According to Live Nation, the new technology can take an image of somebody’s face and compare it to a database of images. Once this has been done, the ticket holder is positively identified and can enter the event.

    While facial recognition systems are far from new, they still suffer from a high level of false positives and negatives, on top of the obvious privacy issues.

    However, that has not stopped organisations around the world from rolling out such systems.

    CCTV Surveillance – The experts in deploying Facial Recognition CCTV systems

    The Facial Recognition CCTV solution supplied by CCTV Surveillance dynamically compares images of individuals from incoming video streams against those stored in a predefined access control list and immediately sends alerts when a positive match occurs.

    The technology yields a very good level of performance despite partial occlusions of the face, the use of glasses, scarves or caps, changes of facial expression, and moderate rotations of the face. Moreover, it does not allow users to be impersonated using photographs.

    This biometric technology is the perfect solution to control the access to restricted security areas, especially since we’re talking about a completely automated system that requires very little interaction with the operator.

    Our Facial Recognition CCTV system can be easily integrated with existing ID management products and enables administrators to easily create Whitelists/Blacklists for specific areas, while subjects can be very easily enrolled from one or more photographs.

    The system fully supports runtime alarm management, is highly tunable (control based on time-frames, sequentially, etc) and even allows alarms to be exported to common formats (PDF, Excel) and remote devices (mobile, PDA, tablet, security control centre).

  2. IP-based CCTV Surveillance Cameras to tackle illegal dumping

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    The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) in Hong Kong will progressively extend the scheme on installation of Internet Protocol (IP) CCTV surveillance cameras to combat illegal dumping, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

    The IP cameras will be deployed at “illegal refuse deposit blackspots” in all districts starting from 6 June to combat illegal deposits of refuse and improve environmental hygiene.

    A spokesman for the FEHD said the Department FEHD launched a six-month pilot scheme on installation of IP cameras at six refuse deposit blackspots in Central and Western, Sham Shui Po and Yuen Long districts in late December 2016.

    The pilot scheme was said to have effectively curbed illegal dumping through targeted surveillance and enforcement actions.

    Considering these encouraging results, the FEHD, after consulting all District Councils, will extend the scheme to cover about 80 refuse deposit blackspots in the territory for a trial period of one year. The scheme will be reviewed one year after implementation.

    When the scheme commences next week, IP cameras installed at 46 blackspots in various districts will be ready for use and installation work at the remaining blackspots will be conducted progressively.

    CCTV Surveillance – suppliers and installers of a full-range of IP CCTV cameras

    IP CCTV video surveillance solutions (also known as networked cameras, IP CCTV cameras, Network Cameras, Internet-enabled security cameras or web cameras) are the future of video monitoring installations, as they deliver superior HD-grade image quality and ease of use at a very affordable price point.

    Networked cameras convert video and audio feeds into data, which is then streamed over a network or an Internet connection to just about anywhere around the world. Since they often use existing network points and cabling for faster and easier setup, IP cameras are also a most cost-effective and easily scalable solution than analogue CCTV systems.

    Beside supporting a superior level of flexibility in terms of installation options, IP CCTV cameras also deliver a significantly higher image quality than analogue solutions, with megapixel HD-grade models recording evidence-grade footage that can be easily and rapidly stored onto a standalone network video recorder or on dedicated network storage and retrieved.

    Furthermore, IP CCTV solutions can be integrated in a much more seamless fashion with other existing IT systems, in order to deliver centralised control and monitoring. Data from other security devices and from business systems can be associated with IP CCTV images and recordings to provide full ‘situational awareness’, while cameras can be easily controlled and monitored even from a web browser, due to the built-in remote operation capabilities.

    CCTV Surveillance supplies a full range of IP CCTV cameras and network solutions, designed to meet and exceed and customer’s requirements, regardless of the site’s size, location or particular features.

  3. Government urged to deploy more CCTV surveillance solutions across Indonesian buildings following terror attacks

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    The recent terrorist attacks that have led to multiple losses of lives across Indonesia have mounted calls for the government to take stricter measures against terrorism, a news report in a local media outlet has been able to suggest.
    The latest terrorist acts that took place in Depok on the outskirts of Jakarta, and in Surabaya would be the reason for the authorities to expedite the implementation of such a project.

    Explosions rocked three churches in different parts of Surabaya, Indonesia’s second largest city on Sunday (13/5). They were Santa Maria Tak Bercela Catholic (STMB) Church, Pentekosta Pusat Surabaya (GPPS) Church and Kristen Indonesia (GKI) Diponegoro Church. A total of 13 people were killed and 43 others were wounded in the three incidents, police officials said

    Jakarta Vice Governor Sandiaga Uno said the city government would boost security measures in the area by using CCTV. He said the city is continuing its project of placing more CCTV cameras at strategic locations. All of these pieces of equipment are outfitted with facial recognition technology.

    CCTV Surveillance – The experts in deploying Facial Recognition CCTV systems

    The Facial Recognition CCTV solution supplied by CCTV Surveillance dynamically compares images of individuals from incoming video streams against those stored in a predefined access control list and immediately sends alerts when a positive match occurs.

    The technology yields a very good level of performance despite partial occlusions of the face, the use of glasses, scarves or caps, changes of facial expression, and moderate rotations of the face. Moreover, it does not allow users to be impersonated using photographs.

    This biometric technology is the perfect solution to control the access to restricted security areas, especially since we’re talking about a completely automated system that requires very little interaction with the operator.

    Our Facial Recognition CCTV system can be easily integrated with existing ID management products and enables administrators to easily create Whitelists/Blacklists for specific areas, while subjects can be very easily enrolled from one or more photographs.

    The system fully supports runtime alarm management, is highly tunable (control based on time-frames, sequentially, etc) and even allows alarms to be exported to common formats (PDF, Excel) and remote devices (mobile, PDA, tablet, security control centre).

  4. New Zealand Police consider upgrading to facial recognition CCTV systems

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    New Zealand’s police force is considering upgrading their CCTV systems to modern, facial recognition-capable ones, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

    The force are looking to upgrade their surveillance gear to include “advanced facial recognition technology” able to be used through closed-circuit cameras.

    With a network of CCTV cameras across the country, it would give criminals fewer places to hide. Also in the high-tech system would be suspects, prisoners, firearms licence details, missing people and those on the child sex offender register.

    Police national forensics services manager Inspector John Walker said the new technology would allow “advanced facial recognition technology to assist in the identification of unknown offenders where a facial image is available for comparison – for example through CCTV”.

    There was an objective that officers on the beat would be able to get photos directly to their phones, where they could show witnesses a series of images.

    CCTV Surveillance – The experts in deploying Facial Recognition CCTV systems

    The Facial Recognition CCTV solution supplied by CCTV Surveillance dynamically compares images of individuals from incoming video streams against those stored in a predefined access control list and immediately sends alerts when a positive match occurs.

    The technology yields a very good level of performance despite partial occlusions of the face, the use of glasses, scarves or caps, changes of facial expression, and moderate rotations of the face. Moreover, it does not allow users to be impersonated using photographs.

    This biometric technology is the perfect solution to control the access to restricted security areas, especially since we’re talking about a completely automated system that requires very little interaction with the operator.

    Our Facial Recognition CCTV system can be easily integrated with existing ID management products and enables administrators to easily create Whitelists/Blacklists for specific areas, while subjects can be very easily enrolled from one or more photographs.

    The system fully supports runtime alarm management, is highly tunable (control based on time-frames, sequentially, etc) and even allows alarms to be exported to common formats (PDF, Excel) and remote devices (mobile, PDA, tablet, security control centre).

  5. City-wide CCTV surveillance system goes live in Lincoln

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    A city-wide wireless CCTV surveillance system has been recently deployed across the city of Lincoln, a news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

    The £400,000 system combines 300 newly upgraded high-definition cameras with wireless 60 GHz V-band frequency radios. The installation of the new network was funded and supported by the city of Lincoln’s smart city strategy Vision 2020, which seeks to drive innovation in the city and incorporate new technologies to improve the lives of citizens.

    The strategy incorporates areas from infrastructure to industry, and from retail to tourism, and seeks to establish the feasibility of Lincoln becoming a smart city through the implementation of new technologies in these areas.

    The strategy contains a number of priorities to support the development of smart services and facilities in the city, including:

    • Driving economic growth;
    • Reducing inequality;
    • Delivering high-quality housing; and
    • Enhancing quality of life.

    These priorities also include social and environmental projects, which seek to promote inclusivity and improve quality of life in the city.

    CCTV Surveillance – suppliers of latest-generation CCTV monitoring systems

    CCTV Surveillance is the go-to company for complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions that adhere to the highest security standards and don’t break the bank in terms of budgets. In fact, all of our surveillance products are fully compliant with the UK Police Requirements.

    The CCTV software enables “live” footage to be viewed remotely from any or all connected CCTV cameras as events happen and without degradation of video quality, allowing you to monitor your premises when offsite.

    Furthermore, we make the most to customize your systems in order to deliver the best value for money, all within the limits of a pre-set budget.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated team is ready to answer all of your questions.

  6. Facial recognition CCTV surveillance system set to be deployed across Jamaica

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    Facial recognition CCTV surveillance systems are set to be deployed across Jamaica in a bid to improve public safety and security, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

    The “JamaicaEye” program will connect Ministry of National Security cameras and privately-owned cameras to a network to be monitored by security professionals. Video analytics will provide facial recognition, license plate identification, geofencing and crowd counting, among other features.

    JamaicaEye Project Manager Major Sheldon Bryan told the Observer that roughly 180 cameras have been deployed across several parishes so far. “We need a lot more cameras to be a part of the system to increase our situational awareness as to what is happening across the space,” he said. “So, we are inviting now persons, who have digital camera systems (to partner with us).”

    CCTV Surveillance – Experts in Designing, Installing and Commissioning Facial Recognition CCTV systems

    The Facial Recognition CCTV solution supplied by CCTV Surveillance dynamically compares images of individuals from incoming video streams against those stored in a predefined access control list and immediately sends alerts when a positive match occurs.

    The technology yields a very good level of performance despite partial occlusions of the face, the use of glasses, scarves or caps, changes of facial expression, and moderate rotations of the face. Moreover, it does not allow users to be impersonated using photographs.

    This biometric technology is the perfect solution to control the access to restricted security areas, especially since we’re talking about a completely automated system that requires very little interaction with the operator.

    Our Facial Recognition CCTV system can be easily integrated with existing ID management products and enables administrators to easily create Whitelists/Blacklists for specific areas, while subjects can be very easily enrolled from one or more photographs.

    The system fully supports runtime alarm management, is highly tunable (control based on time-frames, sequentially, etc) and even allows alarms to be exported to common formats (PDF, Excel) and remote devices (mobile, PDA, tablet, security control centre).

  7. Ipswich ranks high on CCTV surveillance hotspots’ list

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    Despite not being one of the most crowded towns in the UK, Ipswich ranks surprisingly high in a CCTV surveillance hotspots’ list, with 228 cameras – one for every 596 people – a recent news report in the local media has revealed.

    A map produced by electronics firm RS Components shows Ipswich with more than four times the amount of cameras per resident than Birmingham.

    The police and Ipswich Borough Council have defended CCTV as an effective and proportionate security measure.

    A police spokesman said CCTV was a powerful tool for identifying suspects, witnesses, and vehicles used in crimes.

    The force said it worked closely with councils to keep Suffolk safe, and that CCTV was invaluable in concluding many investigations and securing convictions.

    CCTV is also monitored on screens in the force control room during live incidents.

    CCTV Surveillance – experts in designing/deploying advanced CCTV video surveillance solutions

    CCTV Surveillance is the go-to company for complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions that adhere to the highest security standards and don’t break the bank in terms of budgets. In fact, all of our surveillance products are fully compliant with the UK Police Requirements.

    The CCTV software enables “live” footage to be viewed remotely from any or all connected CCTV cameras as events happen and without degradation of video quality, allowing you to monitor your premises when offsite.

    Furthermore, we make the most to customize your systems in order to deliver the best value for money, all within the limits of a pre-set budget.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated team is ready to answer all of your questions.

  8. Welsh government provides funding for installing CCTV systems in abattoirs

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    Although it’s not a legal requirement, Welsh slaughterhouse owners can now install new CCTV systems in their facilities or upgrade/improve their existing ones courtesy of a £1.1m funding package provided by the local government, a recent news report has been able to suggest.

    Only eight out of 26 slaughterhouses in Wales currently have CCTV systems installed, but the owners of small and medium-sized slaughterhouses now say that they feel forced to introduce the cameras nonetheless, in order to gain from the grant funding.

    A spokesperson for the Welsh Government added: “CCTV installation and upgrade is one of a number of investments that will be eligible for funding but a full list has yet to be finalised.”

    CCTV Surveillance – the go-to company for advanced CCTV monitoring solutions at an affordable price

    If you’re representing a public authority or you’re simply interested in installing a highly-secure, latest-generation, high-end CCTV video surveillance system, capable of delivering a high-definition, top-notch video recording and playback experience, then you should look no further than CCTV Surveillance, since our company delivers both the advanced products and the set of skills required to match the customer’s exact requirements, while also keeping well within the budget limits.

    Our latest-generation digital HD video cameras can be installed in virtually any location and offer very good quality, high-resolution images, even in low-light conditions. Moreover, the range of infra-red cameras we work with also enables great visibility during night-time, an increasingly popular feature within the CCTV segment.

    Plus, beside the actual cameras and infrastructure, our lineup also includes a range of digital video recording solutions and control software, designed to help users easily review CCTV footage, at the best possible quality.

    If you’d like to find out more about the range of products provided by CCTV Surveillance, just contact our dedicated product team, they’ll be more than happy to answer all of your questions and queries.

  9. Singapore starts trialling ANPR system to facilitate traffic management

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    Singapore has started trialling a new ANPR system to facilitate traffic management, a recent news report has been able to suggest.

    The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has begun testing an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera system with Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) beacons at various locations along expressways and major thoroughfares.

    The use of ANPR technology will facilitate enforcement, while DSRC beacons will also be installed in some areas to enhance positioning accuracy in Singapore’s highly urbanized environment.

    The tests will enable LTA to determine the performance and reliability of such technologies under various real-life environmental and traffic conditions for future traffic management systems that will leverage GNSS technology.

    The technologies being tested do not require heavy physical infrastructure and will be mounted on existing roadside infrastructure such as overhead bridges, overhead gantry signages and lamp posts, as well as EMAS gantries.

    The new system will allow motorists to be charged according to distance travelled on congested roads, removing the need for physical gantries.

    CCTV Surveillance – experts suppliers of ANPR systems

    ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) is a highly accurate system that uses OCR (or Optical Character Recognition) technology to accurately identify the numbers and letters on a number plate.

    After identifying the number plates on any vehicle, ANPR systems can easily log the date, time and location of the vehicle, and proceed to carry out an action based on the data (save the information in a database for retrieval at a later time, issue an alert should the plates match against a specific database, open a gate, etc.).

    While ANPR is commonly associated with law enforcement use (speed ticketing, congestion area charging, identification of stolen vehicles, etc.), the system has numerous applications designed for private use.

    By installing ANPR cameras at a car park’s entrance and exit and checking number plates against an existing Access Control database, organizations can rest assured that only authorized vehicles are able to access their premises. Plus, with ANPR and automatic barriers, access to any car park can be significantly improved and streamlined.

    Whether your site only requires a simple system with a single PC and scanner or you’re looking for a fully integrated solution spanning a large premises, CCTV Surveillance will be able to provide you the necessary assistance in choosing the ANPR system that best suits your requirements.

  10. Facial recognition CCTV system installed at Miami International Airport

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    A new concourse at Miami International Airport has been equipped with an advanced facial recognition CCTV system, which seems to represent the next phase in the US Customs and Border Protection agency’s expanding biometric border program, a news report has been able to suggest.

    The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) has announced that the airport’s Concourse E for international arrivals is the first airport concourse in the country to rely exclusively on expedited passport verification using facial recognition.

    MDAD says that with its automated biometric screening technology, Concourse E sees as many as 10 travelers screened per minute; in a statement announcing the deployment, Miami-Dade Aviation Director Lester Sola asserted that the technology “has significantly reduced wait times for our international passengers.”

    CCTV Surveillance – Experts in Designing, Installing and Comissioning Facial Recognition CCTV systems

    The Facial Recognition CCTV solution supplied by CCTV Surveillance dynamically compares images of individuals from incoming video streams against those stored in a predefined access control list and immediately sends alerts when a positive match occurs.

    The technology yields a very good level of performance despite partial occlusions of the face, the use of glasses, scarves or caps, changes of facial expression, and moderate rotations of the face. Moreover, it does not allow users to be impersonated using photographs.

    This biometric technology is the perfect solution to control the access to restricted security areas, especially since we’re talking about a completely automated system that requires very little interaction with the operator.

    Our Facial Recognition CCTV system can be easily integrated with existing ID management products and enables administrators to easily create Whitelists/Blacklists for specific areas, while subjects can be very easily enrolled from one or more photographs.

    The system fully supports runtime alarm management, is highly tunable (control based on time-frames, sequentially, etc) and even allows alarms to be exported to common formats (PDF, Excel) and remote devices (mobile, PDA, tablet, security control centre).