CCTV cameras 'taught to listen'
CCTV cameras which use artificial intelligence software are being developed to "hear" sounds like windows smashing, researchers have revealed. University of Portsmouth scientists are working on adapting the software so it can also react to crowd noise. <snip> Dr David Brown, from the University of Portsmouth, said: "The visual-recognition software will be able to identify visual patterns but for the next stage we want to get the camera to pivot if it hears a certain type of sound. "So, if in a car park someone smashes a window, the camera would turn to look at them and the camera operator would be alerted. <snip> He added: "Later versions will get cleverer as time goes on, perhaps eventually being able to identify specific words being said or violent sounds. <snip> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/7471140.stm
CCTV cameras which use artificial intelligence software are being developed to "hear" sounds like windows smashing, researchers have revealed. University of Portsmouth scientists are working on adapting the software so it can also react to crowd noise. <snip> Dr David Brown, from the University of Portsmouth, said: "The visual-recognition software will be able to identify visual patterns but for the next stage we want to get the camera to pivot if it hears a certain type of sound. "So, if in a car park someone smashes a window, the camera would turn to look at them and the camera operator would be alerted. <snip> He added: "Later versions will get cleverer as time goes on, perhaps eventually being able to identify specific words being said or violent sounds. <snip> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/7471140.stm