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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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The long view
Data Privacy After Dobbs: Is Period Tracking Safe?
Many people think all health care information is protected under the federal privacy law, known as HIPAA. But menstrual cycle tracking apps, along with other health care technologies, like texting platforms that patients can use with doctors, are not. There haven’t been any cases where a menstrual tracking app’s data has been subpoenaed yet, but that’s probably due to the slow speed of which cases proceed through the court system.