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• Pattern-based object classification technology can help security personnel locate lost luggage or children.
• Being able to access the system re-
motely from mobile devices can pro- vide flexibility, as it enables users to view their surveillance system from anywhere the internet is available.
Q: Do high-definition cameras make
a difference?
A: They make a big difference not just in viewing a scene, but in the playback quality. High-definition video increases recognition and identification accuracy and provides a superior ability to see images in low-light and mixed-light conditions.
The cameras are able to cover a wider area with fewer cameras, which boosts se- curity personnel’s capabilities. Plus, image resolution can be increased while minimiz- ing the requirements—and costs—for stor- age and bandwidth.
They also enable remote monitoring and provide better perimeter protection. And combined with self-learning analytics, HD cameras are able to instantly detect and learn surrounding scenes so that you get fewer false alarms.
Q: What do you see as the future of
security in transportation?
A: Security leaders are evolving to be more future oriented and able to envision the possibilities of effective and actionable in- telligence. The integration of surveillance cameras and analytics systems will continue to progress to help provide businesses with a holistic and effective solution for monitoring their facilities.
The exponential increase of sophistica- tion in video analytics positively impacts the security sector. The accuracy of object search programs will continue to improve to provide security personnel with even more powerful tools not just for after-the-fact fo- rensics purposes, but to better combat crime proactively.
Transportation is a growing market and the surveillance industry will continue to stay on the cutting edge of keeping airports, ports, rail lines, warehouses, cruise ships, and truck lines as protected as possible.
Ralph C. Jensen is the editor-in-chief of Security Today magazine.
1 Federal Aviation Administra-
tion, “The Economic Impact
of Civil Aviation on the U.S. Economy,” November 2016. https://www.faa.gov/air_traf- fic/publications/media/2016- economic-impact-report_FINAL.pdf
2 BSI Supply Chain Solutions, “2015 Supply Chain Risk Exposure Evaluation Network (SCREEN) Global Intelligence Report.” March 2016.
3 Evan Lockridge, “Truck Cargo Theft Figures Mixed, Overall Value of Heists Falls,” Trucking Info, Novem- ber 7, 2016.
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