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HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 22, 2004. Planners at the Miami International Airport and Key West International Airport have selected ObjectVideo as their preferred intelligent video surveillance technology partner, the company announced today at the 13th annual conference of the Airports Council International-North America.
The Florida airports were recently awarded grants from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to purchase, deploy and test ObjectVideo VEW as part of a program to enhance airport terminal security.
"These grants are designed for airports to work with industry to deploy the newest, most advanced technology commercially available to enhance security to stay one step ahead of those who wish to do us harm," said David M. Stone, Acting Administrator for the TSA, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
"These programs will deploy various technologies, including state-of-the-art video surveillance for detection of intruders to the deployment of physical gates to prevent a 'rogue' passenger from entering the gate area and perhaps getting on an aircraft."
Miami International, awarded $1.2 million from TSA, and Key West International, awarded $195,400, will use ObjectVideo VEW to enhance their video surveillance system.
ObjectVideo's patented, award-winning intelligent video surveillance software, based on artificial intelligence called "computer vision," runs all objects in a camera's view against threat-specific pre-programmed rules. When an object violates a rule, for example, when a person enters an off-limits area or a suspicious bag is left unattended, the software alerts security personnel by phone, pager, email or an alert console.
"Miami and Key West have chosen ObjectVideo as a partner because of our expertise in enhancing airport security through intelligent video surveillance," said Raul Fernandez, CEO of ObjectVideo. "The fact that the TSA has designated this technology as a vital anti-terror tool and funded its purchase is a testament to its impact."
ObjectVideo is also protecting other airports including Andrews Air Force Base (AFB), home of Air Force One and the airfield used by the U.S. president and vice president, members of Congress, military leaders and visiting dignitaries. The Air Force is using ObjectVideo VEW at AFB to enhance perimeter and ground security and safeguard flightline operations.
ObjectVideo provides intelligent video surveillance software for the protection of critical infrastructure and high-risk environments including borders, airports, seaports, oil refineries, chemical and nuclear plants and water treatment facilities. Its software is based on patented computer vision technology and provides the security market with an advanced ability to detect, classify, track and analyze threats. With ObjectVideo's software, customers gain the ability to proactively address threats, improve security planning and enhance overall effectiveness. For more information, see www.objectvideo.com.
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