Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

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."

4 of 173 comments (clear)

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

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

  2. Yeah... that'll work. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Nice idea- 'till someone gets his buddy to play a loud accordian solo ten feet away while he picks pockets out of frame.

    (Sorry for the AC, I'm on a public terminal.)

  3. 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

  4. Re:So, the idea... by hvm2hvm · · Score: 5, Insightful

    That was exactly his point. That the government might do that even though it would never work. I have to agree that it seems most governments do this kind of shit every day. Instead of fixing the underlying problems they just patch up the effects those problems cause.

    --
    ics