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OASIS to promote standardized semantic search and content analytics
Semantic searches and contents analytics have become more popular — and necessary — as communcation through the Internet, e-mail, cellular phones, but also by audio and video means, has grown exponentially; OASIS steps in to establish standards in such searches
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Daryl Gates to be appointed president of Global ePoint
Company, a manufacturer of digital surveillance and detection solutions, chooses the fomer LAPD chief as its new head
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Smarter Security Systems launches new outdoor DVR line
Temperature-hardened and weatherproof SmarterDVRs are designed for remote, outdoor use in such rugged locales as oil fields — and even underwater; system sports motion-based recording and internet connectivity; lower power consumption a critical feature
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ioimage's intelligent video appliance selected for NY-NJ airport security overhaul
With Raytheon as lead contractor, subcontractor 4D Security Solutions selects the Israeli company to install its plug and play appliances; perimeter security a challenge when airports are bounded by the sea; ioimage appliances convert analog to digital IP, and offer PTZ tracking and automatic threat detection
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Petards wins $2 million casino surveillance contract
Known for protecting the Sydney Opera House, company enhances its gaming portfolio with a deal to install its UVMS network video recording system in two Oklahoma casinos; managing large amounts of video a distinct challenge, as is developing a useful GUI
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Sensor fusion conference comes to Washington
Sponsored by Objectivity, conference will focus on advancing sensor fusion concepts, bandwidth challenges in a net-centric environment, and advancing state-of-the-art sensor fusion automation
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Dynapel branches out into aviation security
Best known for surveillance products, company hopes to leverage core strengths in the small and mid-sized airport market; flagship CloseView cameras automatically generate close-in views of faces and license plates whenever suspicious activity is detected
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Global General Technologies to buy AirSpeak
AirSpeak’s FLAIR mobile tablet will provide GGT customers with a remote way to control permiter surveillance systems
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RNCOS foresees 40 percent annual growth in IP video surveillance market
Research firm calculates a present market size of $227 million expanding to $12 billion by 1010; servers and cameras to lead the way; report also details biometrics and smart card industries
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Dummy cameras present serious liability exposure
By warranting security that does not exist, companies are begging for lawsuits; to avoid problems, vendors should either refuse to install such devices or add disclaimers to their service contracts
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FLIR shows two new thermal imaging surveillance systems
Thermal imaging used to be an expensive and esoteric technology; not anymore; innoative developer shows systems — one based on microbolometer infrared sensor technology, the other on foveal vision concept
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