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AI Could Power Next-gen CCTV Cameras

Posted by samzenpus on from the the-unseen-mechanized-eye dept.

Barence writes "UK researchers are working on fitting CCTV cameras with artificial intelligence, allowing them to more quickly respond to crimes. The technology, being developed by University of Portsmouth scientists, would allow cameras to "hear" violent sounds and react, swiveling quickly in the direction of a broken window or somebody shouting abusively for example, before alerting an operator. The artificial intelligence powering the camera would also be able to respond to visual cues such as fights, or violent behaviour."

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  1. Ninjas by SigNuZX728 · · Score: 5, Funny

    They'd be completely useless against ninjas, and ninjas are everywhere.

    1. Re:Ninjas by dreamchaser · · Score: 4, Funny

      Yes but they would catch a lot of Pirates. Pirates are a noisy lot.

  2. Like the Eye of Sauron? by Russ+Nelson · · Score: 4, Funny

    Would that be swivelling around the like Eye of Sauron did when Frodo put on the ring on the rim of Mount Doom?

    I'm just askin'

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  3. Violence Detection Unit? by wild_quinine · · Score: 4, Funny

    If this technology were ready for prime-time the cameramen for NHL would be out of a job.

  4. Re:a better idea by CastrTroy · · Score: 4, Funny

    Nonsense. The computers on CSI are able to filter out those crappy images, and produce wonderful quality 20 megapixel images from .3 megapixel over compressed jpgs. I'm sure the brits have similar technology.

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  5. Re:Easy to subvert. by Tubal-Cain · · Score: 3, Funny

    Why? It's not like any of us will ever go aboveground to take advantage of this shortcoming.

  6. Re:So, the idea... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny
    Aragorn: "He needs time, and safe passage across the Plains of Gorgoroth. We can give him that."

    Gimli: "How?"

    Aragorn: "Draw out Sauron's armies, empty His lands. Then we gather our full strength and march on the Black Gate. We can give Frodo his chance if we keep Sauron's Eye fixed upon us!"

    ...long pause...

    Legolas: "A diversion!"

    WELL THANK YOU LEGOLAS CAPTAIN OBVIOUS

  7. Careful with those CAPS by Nazlfrag · · Score: 3, Funny
    *Top Priority Transmission to Mission Control from Camera #412163*

    Subject shouting abusively, recommend immediate ASBO and follow up with sustained surveillance for two months.