"Smart cameras" to tackle abandoned luggage alarms
 

*Source: Reuters (http://www.reuters.com/article/techn...544320070511)*
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LONDON (Reuters) - A suitcase lies abandoned in a busy airport terminal. Was it planted by a bomber, or carelessly left for a couple of minutes while the owner went to buy coffee?

One of the commonest headaches facing security staff may soon be remedied with the help of "intelligent security cameras" developed by European scientists.

A newly concluded research project relies on formulae known as algorithms to enable computers to analyze video images and spot potential threats, from abandoned baggage to people loitering suspiciously.

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