As surveillance systems continue to evolve, the demand for efficient video compression becomes more critical. These systems capture a significant amount of data, making it essential to reduce file sizes without compromising the quality required for video analysis. However, striking a balance between compression and performance can be tricky. A recent study explores how [...]
Video forensics in the hands of Frontline? Is it possible and if so what are the advantages? Video forensic in the hands of specialists is common practice. Surveillance and major investigation teams are big users of video investigation tools - but what about force wide deployment? Frontline police typically deal with petty crimes (also know as [...]
Cameras are all around us. They are in public places, shopping centres, buses and so on. Despite companies and governments spending significant amounts of money on cameras & the supporting infrastructure, the video recorded often is of little use. The main business proposition was that cameras are preventative security solutions. Use cameras to deter crime. [...]
So we have launched an open platform initiative; what does it mean and why does it matter? The background When we started Kinesense it was all based around the technology. Co-founder and CTO Mark Sugrue had just received his PhD in video analytics and he had some nifty ideas for video algorithms that meant [...]
Thanks to Asmag for highlighting the problem with CCTV analysis for the public sector and for explaining Kinesense's role in providing a complete video investigation, from capture to court. https://www.asmag.com/showpost/23511.aspx Low-quality video? There’s an analytics solution for that too Source: Prasanth Aby Thomas Date: 2017/08/18 Related tags: Video analytics, law enforcement Although there are several technological developments that allow [...]
We are delighted to announce the release of Kinesense LE V3. There are lots of new features. Most importantly V3 supports simultaneous user collaboration, key to investigating video when major incidents happen. New features include: Simultaneous user database access Perfect for major incident investigations, users can now collaborate with each other on the same case, sharing [...]
We are delighted to attend the UK Police Strategy Forum on the 20/21st of June 2017. Not only is it a great working event, it is an ideal event to exchange ideas with colleagues and industry experts. If you are attending the event, please let us know. http://www.policestrategyforum.com/
The effectiveness of CCTV is a long-debated question. Some studies highlight the benefits while others suggest it to be a waste of public money. It was with great interest that I read a recent publication by Nottingham Trent University. This study sought to answer a question close to my heart, how valuable is CCTV as [...]
At a recent Joint Research Council ERNCIP meeting on Video Surveillance for Security of Critical Infrastructure, I was asked the questions, “Why did you get involved in this group?”. My immediate response was “to build a bridge between video analytics research and end users” or putting it another way to ‘Cross the Chasm’ (as per [...]
Having read the recent, JTC Bulletin: ‘Managing Digital Evidence in Courts’ report with interest. It is clear that courts have a number of issues to address in relation to CCTV. JTC Bulletin: ‘Managing Digital Evidence in Courts’ The report highlights a number of key issues such as video storage, chain of custody, privacy etc. One of the key issues mentioned in [...]
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