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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.

More about i-LIDS and datasets, availability and pricing, and system evaluation.

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