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Facial recognition advancements expected in the distant future of biometrics 29 Jun 2012 | 05:50 am
The future of biometrics will bring advanced systems using face recognition to identify people both with and without their consent. However, the future is farther off than many people realize due to a...
Today's home security cameras have become so multifaceted and versatile 27 Jun 2012 | 06:05 am
Thanks to the digital revolution, home security cameras can do much more than simply output an image to a tape. Today's systems can be viewed from anywhere and can serve a number of different purposes...
Are red light cameras a safety necessity or just privacy infringement? 19 Jun 2012 | 08:37 am
Live Traffic Cameras at red light intersections remain quite controversial. While they have proven to be a revenue source and preventer of certain types of accidents, the converse has also proven equa...
Do CCTV systems really improve public safety or just endanger our privacy? 22 May 2012 | 12:56 pm
CCTV surveillance systems have continued to gain in popularity all across the world. What started out as a tool for gas stations and jewelry stores has become a major part of many governments' arsenal...
Biometrics history: a story starting 2500 years ago 12 May 2012 | 08:05 am
Biometrics history spans a much longer time frame than many people realize. While computerized biometric systems and the use of iris and facial identification are relatively modern, fingerprints have ...
A quick and practical guide to surveillance camera placement 4 May 2012 | 07:40 am
The secret to proper surveillance camera placement is figuring out what needs to be monitored. Once you determine your needs, placement becomes a relatively simple matter. After calculating your camer...
Traffic surveillance cameras: benefit or boon? 2 May 2012 | 01:21 pm
Traffic surveillance cameras are used in many cities to help monitor busy roadways. Used correctly, they can improve traffic flows and help first responders reach emergencies more quickly. On the othe...
A high-tech home surveillance system on a low-tech budget 1 May 2012 | 02:43 pm
You can easily setup up a home surveillance system with a home computer and webcam. Combining a little bit of software wizardry with freely available internet storage and streaming sites makes it poss...
Biometric face recognition: tomorrow has come 21 Apr 2012 | 05:51 am
Recent advances in biometric face recognition programs have been revolutionary. They made the technology useful for both government and private entities. However, the detailed nature of the technology...
Body-worn hidden spy cams: a new tool for law enforcement 11 Apr 2012 | 01:13 am
Many law enforcement agencies have gone beyond the car-mounted video camera and started wearing hidden spy cams. These small cameras should help keep law enforcement officers and the public safe while...