Video Analytics-Based Intruder Detection Integrated into Camera System to Enhance Security
Reston, VA (October 10, 2006) - ObjectVideo®, the leader in intelligent video, and Link Integrated, the UK leader in innovative electronic security solutions, today announce the successful switch-on of the largest intelligent video analytics deployment to date in the United Kingdom, protecting the perimeter of Royal Air Force (RAF) Northolt. This operational military air base in N.W. London is also used by members of the Royal Family and Her Majesty's Government, as well as visiting Royalty, heads of state and VIPs.
Link Integrated designed, installed and commissioned the system, which will provide round the clock protection for RAF Northolt’s urban perimeter.
ObjectVideo video analytics capabilities will concentrate on intruder detection primarily on enhancing the perimeter’s security by providing the latest in intelligent video solutions to the perimeter cameras.
“ObjectVideo is honored to work with Link Integrated to provide the latest technology in security to protect this Royal Air Force base,” said Brian Eckert, Vice President, Sales and Marketing for ObjectVideo. “We are proud to protect vital infrastructures both in the United States and around the world.”
Paul Roberts, Director of Link Integrated commented “We were delighted to have won such a prestigious contract and the solution we offered utilizing ObjectVideo had an impact in the purchasing decision by the RAF.”
ObjectVideo technology also enhances the security of the U.S. Air Force at Andrews Air Force Base (AFB) in the United States. Andrews AFB is best known as the airfield used by the President of the United States and home base for his plane, Air Force One. The base also provides air transportation for the Vice President, the Cabinet, Members of Congress, military leaders and receives high-ranking dignitaries from around the world.
About Link Integrated
Link Integrated is the United Kingdom’s largest independent security system integrator specializing in close circuit television, access control and perimeter detection systems. Their client portfolio includes recent contracts with the Home Office, Royal Air Force, United States Air Force, various UK police forces and utility companies.
About ObjectVideo
ObjectVideo is the leading provider of intelligent video software for security, public safety, business intelligence gathering, process improvement and other applications. Based upon patented computer vision technology, ObjectVideo products turn video into data to detect, classify and track objects of interest according to user defined rules. Users then receive alerts in real time, allowing them to proactively address threats and other events of importance within their environment, as well as to forensically review the video data for more effective operational planning. ObjectVideo intelligent analytics are available to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as ObjectVideo OnBoard™, a digital signal processor-based program for inclusion into edge security and IT devices. The technology is being used in a variety of environments, from protecting U.S. Marines in a war zone to monitoring schools for student safety and security. ObjectVideo products address the needs of a variety of vertical markets that include Homeland Security, Transportation, Banking and Education. The company markets and sells its products through a Video Intelligent Partner (VIP) network of OEMs, integrators and leading security and IT solutions providers. ObjectVideo is the recipient of the 2005 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award and Frost & Sullivan’s 2005 Excellence in Technology Award.
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