CCTV and imaging technology
Video based detection systems
Video based detection systems (VBDS), are intelligent detection systems which provide automated surveillance through real-time video analysis and event detection.
Video-based detection systems are required to detect defined alarm events in each scenario with minimal false alarms. An alarm event may be, for example, the presence of a parked vehicle in a certain zone, or a bag abandoned by its owner.
VBDS tend to struggle with changing environmental conditions, particularly when used for outdoor applications.These variations often cause systems to generate a high number of false alarms, reducing their effectiveness.
Imagery library for intelligent detection systems (i-LIDS)
To help develop and evaluate VBDS to meet government requirements we have developed an imagery library to help academics and system manufacturers test the performance.
About i-LIDS
VBDS provide automated video analysis and event detection. i-LIDS is the government's benchmark for video-based detection systems (VBDS). The government is committed to promoting the development of VBDS to help in policing and counter-terrorist operations.
Video Analytics
We are monitoring new developments in video analytics to ensure that they are assessed by government and used where they may be beneficial.
We are also involved in the EU supported Automatic Detection of Abnormal Behaviour and Threats in crowded Spaces (ADABTS) project. It aims to help protect people, property and infrastructure against threats of terrorism, crime and riots, by the automatic detection of abnormal, potentially threatening, human behaviour of crowds or individuals in crowds - while respecting privacy and civil liberties.
If you are interested in video analytics or would like more information email the i-LIDS team
