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April 20, 2007
Brussels airport upgrades its IP video system with analytics
Brussels International was one of the first airports to truly embrace IP video surveillance technology, realizing its potential benefits for airport security. In 2001 the airport installed what was considered to be the largest networked video surveillance system in Europe. Since that time, digital surveillance technology has advanced by leaps and bounds, and more and more airports are looking to upgrade their systems in order to provide the highest level of security with the best available technology.
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Posted By Dan on April 20, 2007 9:04 PM | Comments (0)
May 15, 2007
Video analytics - can it solve the unattended baggage problem?
If you've flown in an airplane, you know the drill. After snaking through half of the lobby in the check-in line, you arrive at the counter with your ID and ticket and are asked about your luggage. Have you left it unattended? Did you pack it yourself? Are you sure? While they may seem innocuous, ineffective, annoying, or downright grating, airlines have depended on these questions for years as a preliminary screening process. Suitcases, duffel bags and luggage, while they are essential for travel, are also potential wreakers of major mid-flight havoc if filled with explosives or other tools of terrorism.
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Posted By Jennifer on May 15, 2007 5:01 PM | Comments (0)
July 20, 2007
Security cameras take flight in New Zealand
We know that it's common practice for airports to utilize expansive multi-camera surveillance networks in order to provide the highest level of visual security possible. Video surveillance is an integral part of airport security given the constant threat of terrorism. But what happens once a plane takes flight? Where's the video security then? Air New Zealand is answering that question with plans to outfit all of its planes with onboard surveillance cameras.
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Posted By Dan on July 20, 2007 4:33 PM | Comments (0)
October 1, 2007
UK introduces new intelligent video surveillance program at Gatwick airport
A new, optional security program at the customs desk at London's Gatwick Airport is hoped to introduce a higher level of security. IRIS, which stands for Iris Recognition Immigration System, registers a traveler's iris pattern and connects it with other information, like the traveler's citizenship and immigration status in the UK. After registration, all a visitor may choose to surpass the customary immigration and customs process when returning for a foreign trip in favor of IRIS. At the kiosk, a traveler would stand in front of a camera where their iris pattern would be detected and then matched to their information, their status would be verified, and they would be allowed to proceed.
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Posted By Jennifer on October 1, 2007 5:05 PM | Comments (0)
October 22, 2007
Mexico City Airport beefs up security with Axis cameras and Bioscrypt biometric access control
The Mexico City International Airport isn't cutting corners when it comes to security. Recently, the airport announced plans to install an integrated access control solution that combines cutting-edge biometric technology with IP-based access control and video surveillance. The new system will focus primarily on restricting access to high-security areas such as communications rooms, power facilities and the data center, along with controlling all access points to the recently opened Terminal 2.
Posted By Dan on October 22, 2007 5:52 PM | Comments (0)
December 10, 2007
Sydney Airport upgrades to Axis IP surveillance system
The Sydney International Airport recently upgraded its surveillance system from analog to digital cameras - seeking a quality security system to protect what is widely regarded as one of the finest airports in the world.
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Posted By Jennifer on December 10, 2007 4:36 PM | Comments (0)
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