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3-D Surveillance Technology

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the i-choose-the-3d-pill dept.

scubacuda writes "According to this Technology Review article, a new surveillance technology called Video Flashlight melds 3-D models from background scenes. This "tweening process" allows security persononnel to fly around a subject such as a pedestrian, getting a detailed look without jumping between widely separated views." That's just flat out cool.

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  1. Re:Something about this bothers me... by ceejayoz · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If they showed the tapes in court, they'd be able to show the original, uncombined versions too. Remember, it's not some magical camera - there're many many cameras that get their input processed for easier viewing. You can still fall back on the raw data if you need it.