TitleReal-time Bank Robbery Detection Using Live Video (Ref: 08 PT 65BN 0J65 )
Validation DateWed, January 28, 2009
AbstractA Portuguese SME specialised in image analysis and computer vision has developed a
software application that can detect bank robberies in real-time video sequences. The software can
be used in automatic surveillance systems for automatic robbery detection. The company is looking
for a commercial agreement with technical assistance.
DescriptionNowadays the use of distributed video surveillance systems poses the problem of
the huge number of video feeds that are produced and need to be monitored for threat assessment.
This problem is more visible in bank environments, where the vast number of video feeds can’t be
monitored in real-time by human operators due to physical and economical constraints. The developed
system uses artificial intelligence methods in order to detect the event of a bank robbery or raid.
The system can analyse video streams produced by current-standard video surveillance
infrastructure, so there is no need for any kind of surveillance system modification or upgrade.
The developed framework can be seen as an improvement to current video surveillance systems used at
the banks, since it enables the real-time detection of robberies in progress.
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Innovations and advantages of the offer
The proposed system has the following characteristics:
- Real-time robbery detection
- Automatic people detection and tracking
- Robust to shadows and sudden illumination changes
- The alarms can be signalled by digital contacts (DIO - Digital Input/Output) activation or
by network protocol (IP). An IP software console is supplied, which can receive the produced events
together with the face of the suspects.
- The console is able to simultaneously monitor a great number of remote sites.
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Current and Potential Domain of Application
The bank robbery detection system can be used in centralised or distributed surveillance
systems.
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List of KeywordsTechnology:
- Electronics, Microelectronics
- Embedded Systems and Real Time Systems
- Computer Software
- Imaging, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition
Market:
- Computer Software
- Banks/financial institutions
- Machine vision software and systems
- Banking
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Current Stage of Development
Available for demonstration - field tested
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Explotation of RTD Results None
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Intellectual Property Rights
Secrey Know-how
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Collaboration Type
- License Agreement
- Adaptation to specific needs
- Technical consultancy
Comments
- Type of partner sought:The bank robbery detection system can be used in centralized or
distributed surveillance systems - Specific area of activity of the partner:The company is looking
for partners in the surveillance and security areas, or entities that have high-security sites
(banks, money depots, etc.). - Task to be performed: Installation and adaptation to specific needs
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Targeted CountriesAll
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