Partnership will offer European market a best in class comprehensive intelligent CCTV remote monitoring solution
31 July 2007 – Berkshire, United Kingdom – Pepperdog Video Analytics and TeleEye Europe today announced a partnership that will offer European customers a comprehensive and robust solution for automating the remote monitoring of CCTV cameras.
As a developer and supplier of innovative and award winning network CCTV and DVR technologies, TeleEye has grown rapidly since its establishment in 1994 to become a leading world-class supplier of remote visual management systems across many industries.
Pepperdog as relatively new start-up company for intelligent CCTV monitoring has quickly established a reputation for its software as being robust, as well as easy to install, configure and use. This means that unlike competitive solutions, it is capable of being used by CCTV operators rather than computer scientists in both indoors and outdoors scenarios. Something appreciated by customers such as Southern Railways.
Mr Simon Parker, Business Development Manager for Pepperdog said: "We are pleased to have been chosen by TeleEye to complement their range of CCTV monitoring products with our advanced video analytics software. We see this as a vote of confidence in the capabilities of our products and together we can offer a more comprehensive solution for automating the remote monitoring of CCTV in a wide variety of industry applications."
Mr Duncan Ross, General Sales Manager for TeleEye Europe said: "Having previously worked alongside Pepperdog developing a ‘real world’ working solution for a customer, I'm more than confident that the Pepperdog Analytics package, delivers exactly what the client required. I’m excited by the prospect of being able to offer a best in class solution for improving the accuracy and cost effectiveness of CCTV monitoring, thereby ensuring the safety and security of our customers operations."
About Pepperdog Video Analytics
Pepperdog develops and supplies intelligent surveillance applications for use by organizations that rely upon CCTV to protect people and property. Pepperdog’s advanced software has proven reliability and usability in real world security and safety scenarios. For more information visit http://www.pepperdog.net/
About TeleEye Group
With over 10 years of research and design experience in signal processing, TeleEye Group is engaged in the development, sales and marketing of full range of hi-tech CCTV and digital surveillance equipment. The Group is listed in Hong Kong (SEHK:8051) and has rapidly grown to become a dynamic world-class supplier of remote visual CCTV systems with extensive application in various industries. The Group’s Quality Management System is ISO 9001:2000 certified. We are committed to continuous improvement on product quality and standard. The Group has offices in China, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Croatia, Mauritius and the Philippines together with an extensive distribution network in over 20 countries worldwide.
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Press Contacts
Katy Stanlake / phone: +44 (0) 1189 736 811 / email: pr@pepperdog.net Mr Duncan Ross / phone: +44(0)1628 407 392 / email: duncan.ross@TeleEye.com
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
UK BMW Car Dealership Successfully Deploys ioimage Video Analytics
ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced today that the Nick Whale BMW car dealership in Warwick, England, has successfully installed a video surveillance system to safeguard its outdoor sales site from theft and vandalism which added up to $1 million in damages a year. Deployed just two months ago, the installation featuring advanced tracking and intrusion detection capabilities has already helped the Nick Whale dealership detect and remove several intruders from the premises. Given the rapid success of the cost-effective, easy-to-install solution, the group plans to deploy a similar system at additional car dealerships this summer.
Prior to turning to ioimage, the Nick Whale dealership had deployed an external passive sensor system that failed to deliver complete site coverage due to blockages caused by continuously moving stock. As a result, the dealership suffered an average of five thefts per year, with each incident involving up to five stolen cars. The ioimage solution provides the Nick Whale dealership with full coverage of the sales lot, which holds about 100 new and used cars worth some $4 million.
“As far as intelligent video goes, ioimage systems are probably the most easy to install, operate and maintain,” said Philip Atkinson, owner of Executive Security. “They also provide better perimeter detection and set off fewer false alarms. The solution we installed at the Nick Whale dealership required no additional wiring, and each channel took just minutes to set up. Once things were up and running, users experienced a fast and simple learning curve to master the system.”
“We are extremely pleased with the ioimage system,” said Frank Kinner, Dealer Principal of Nick Whale. “Since our previous system was passive, we were never sure that it was functioning properly. With the ioimage solution, we are confident that we’re getting the best coverage possible at all times. The system has proved itself in just a short time”.
“The addition of Nick Whale to our client base underscores ioimage’s commitment to make small and mid-size security installations feasible to any organization,” said Zeev Farkash, VP Sales and Customer Services at ioimage. “By providing intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, we offer a wide range of cost-effective surveillance solutions that are easy to install, use and maintain.”
About Nick Whale Holdings Ltd.
The Nick Whale Group is a leading English dealership specializing in high-end and sports cars. Leveraging 25 years of experience, the dealership combines a deep understanding of the industry with a passion for cars to provide customers with the highest levels of service and expertise. With five offices and 165 employees, including professionally trained sales personnel and technicians, Nick Whale is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible dealership standards at all times. For further information, visit www.nickwhale.com.
About ioimage
ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, provides high-performance video encoders and cameras with built-in analytics, designed and packaged for simplicity. ioimage offers a new approach to video security by transforming surveillance into a proactive, event-driven process. Founded in 2000, ioimage uses networked, DSP-based devices for real-time detection, alert and tracking of intruders, vehicles and other threats, leading to enhanced safety and security for government, public and commercial organizations. For further information, visit www.ioimage.com.
For international media inquiries, contact:
Fiona Ungar
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: +972-9-954-6003
fiona@ioimage.com
For US media inquiries, contact:
Chelsie Woods
ioimage Public Relations
Tel: 207-730-2396
cwoods@eclipsemediagroup.net
Prior to turning to ioimage, the Nick Whale dealership had deployed an external passive sensor system that failed to deliver complete site coverage due to blockages caused by continuously moving stock. As a result, the dealership suffered an average of five thefts per year, with each incident involving up to five stolen cars. The ioimage solution provides the Nick Whale dealership with full coverage of the sales lot, which holds about 100 new and used cars worth some $4 million.
“As far as intelligent video goes, ioimage systems are probably the most easy to install, operate and maintain,” said Philip Atkinson, owner of Executive Security. “They also provide better perimeter detection and set off fewer false alarms. The solution we installed at the Nick Whale dealership required no additional wiring, and each channel took just minutes to set up. Once things were up and running, users experienced a fast and simple learning curve to master the system.”
“We are extremely pleased with the ioimage system,” said Frank Kinner, Dealer Principal of Nick Whale. “Since our previous system was passive, we were never sure that it was functioning properly. With the ioimage solution, we are confident that we’re getting the best coverage possible at all times. The system has proved itself in just a short time”.
“The addition of Nick Whale to our client base underscores ioimage’s commitment to make small and mid-size security installations feasible to any organization,” said Zeev Farkash, VP Sales and Customer Services at ioimage. “By providing intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, we offer a wide range of cost-effective surveillance solutions that are easy to install, use and maintain.”
About Nick Whale Holdings Ltd.
The Nick Whale Group is a leading English dealership specializing in high-end and sports cars. Leveraging 25 years of experience, the dealership combines a deep understanding of the industry with a passion for cars to provide customers with the highest levels of service and expertise. With five offices and 165 employees, including professionally trained sales personnel and technicians, Nick Whale is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible dealership standards at all times. For further information, visit www.nickwhale.com.
About ioimage
ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, provides high-performance video encoders and cameras with built-in analytics, designed and packaged for simplicity. ioimage offers a new approach to video security by transforming surveillance into a proactive, event-driven process. Founded in 2000, ioimage uses networked, DSP-based devices for real-time detection, alert and tracking of intruders, vehicles and other threats, leading to enhanced safety and security for government, public and commercial organizations. For further information, visit www.ioimage.com.
For international media inquiries, contact:
Fiona Ungar
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: +972-9-954-6003
fiona@ioimage.com
For US media inquiries, contact:
Chelsie Woods
ioimage Public Relations
Tel: 207-730-2396
cwoods@eclipsemediagroup.net
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Cernium Announces Advanced Analytics for Digital Signal Processors
Cernium Corporation, the leading developer of real-time video behavior recognition software, announced today the availability of its intelligent video application for digital signal processors (DSPs). This solution will allow Cernium’s P-Core™ video analytics engine to be embedded in a wide variety of network “edge” devices, from intelligent DVRs to smart cameras.
Cernium’s new offering surpasses the capabilities of current DSP-based products by enabling analytics for a complete suite of behaviors simultaneously on multiple video inputs. Two channels of analytics are supported, concurrent with MPEG-4 compression at D1 resolution on a single DSP core. Each channel can be configured to simultaneously report multiple behaviors. Available behaviors include various person and vehicle activities, left-object detection, intelligent motion detection with clutter removal and wrong-way movement.
“Bringing the power and efficiency of Cernium’s intelligent video software to edge devices is a significant advance for the industry,” said Craig Chambers, chief executive officer of Cernium. “With high performance, cost-effective analytics available both centrally and at the network edge, end users will be able to choose the arrangement that best fits their system architecture.”
In February, Cernium announced the first commercial application of the P-Core engine for the PoolOptix™ pool security system, to be marketed by SR Smith of Canby, Ore. Cernium’s flagship product is Perceptrak®, an integrated analytics-driven video management solution, currently operating in commercial and government facilities throughout North America.
The new DSP solution is compatible with Texas Instruments’ DM 642 and DaVinci™ processors and is available now for integration with a wide variety of video devices.
Cernium’s new offering surpasses the capabilities of current DSP-based products by enabling analytics for a complete suite of behaviors simultaneously on multiple video inputs. Two channels of analytics are supported, concurrent with MPEG-4 compression at D1 resolution on a single DSP core. Each channel can be configured to simultaneously report multiple behaviors. Available behaviors include various person and vehicle activities, left-object detection, intelligent motion detection with clutter removal and wrong-way movement.
“Bringing the power and efficiency of Cernium’s intelligent video software to edge devices is a significant advance for the industry,” said Craig Chambers, chief executive officer of Cernium. “With high performance, cost-effective analytics available both centrally and at the network edge, end users will be able to choose the arrangement that best fits their system architecture.”
In February, Cernium announced the first commercial application of the P-Core engine for the PoolOptix™ pool security system, to be marketed by SR Smith of Canby, Ore. Cernium’s flagship product is Perceptrak®, an integrated analytics-driven video management solution, currently operating in commercial and government facilities throughout North America.
The new DSP solution is compatible with Texas Instruments’ DM 642 and DaVinci™ processors and is available now for integration with a wide variety of video devices.
Friday, July 06, 2007
British Airports to get 'virtual tripwire' CCTV
Sophisticated closed circuit television camera systems is set to be introduced at a number of British airports, it emerged last night.
Negotiations are understood to have started for installation of technology known as Video Analytics - the use of computers to monitor CCTV images.
The Daily Telegraph has learned that a number of airports - both major and smaller regional ones - have been in talks with companies involved in developing the systems.
Manufacturers claim that these systems could either have headed off the attack on Glasgow airport or made it possible to react almost instantly.
While normal CCTV relies on human beings to monitor and deal with potential attacks, Video Analytics can do this automatically.
Already in place at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam, it relies on a "virtual tripwire" to trigger the reaction of the emergency services. In this case it would be an unauthorized vehicle appearing on a runway.
The systems are also capable of spotting an unattended bag in a terminal or in some cases people acting suspiciously - for example, by running against the general flow of passengers.
A computer can be trained to watch out for certain events picked up by digital CCTV cameras. An isolated bag which does not move for a pre-set period of time would be highlighted on the screen.
Although a number of companies are involved in developing the systems, the basic principle underlying the technology is the same.
Luton Airport already has a digital closed circuit television system installed, which would make it easier to bolt on the smart software necessary to make a Video Analytics system work.
The rail industry is also set to test the technology at Clapham Junction, one of the busiest intersections in Britain.
In another development, talks have started which could see the current airport forecourt restrictions being eased. Much will depend on assurances that all the plotters involved in the latest planned terrorist outrages have been identified.
But other security measures will have to be put in place before what is known in the industry as "kiss and fly" is allowed to take place.
These include placing barriers - such as bollards - in front of terminals to make it physically impossible to drive a car bomb into the building.
BAA, which runs seven of the country's main airports, is also reconfiguring its forecourts to widen the distance between any drop off point and the terminal.
Meanwhile a report claimed that passengers are still getting confused by the security arrangements which were introduced last August.
The biggest difficulties are being caused by the rules restricting the amount of liquids and gels which can be taken on board, the consumer magazine, Which, said. As a result vast amounts are being confiscated at airports across the country, with passengers still trying to take containers larger than the 100 ml limit onto aircraft.
At Birmingham just under a tonne of liquids are seized at security checkpoints every day - enough to fill 18 baths. At Manchester twice as much is being confiscated.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/07/05/nterror605.xml
Negotiations are understood to have started for installation of technology known as Video Analytics - the use of computers to monitor CCTV images.
The Daily Telegraph has learned that a number of airports - both major and smaller regional ones - have been in talks with companies involved in developing the systems.
Manufacturers claim that these systems could either have headed off the attack on Glasgow airport or made it possible to react almost instantly.
While normal CCTV relies on human beings to monitor and deal with potential attacks, Video Analytics can do this automatically.
Already in place at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam, it relies on a "virtual tripwire" to trigger the reaction of the emergency services. In this case it would be an unauthorized vehicle appearing on a runway.
The systems are also capable of spotting an unattended bag in a terminal or in some cases people acting suspiciously - for example, by running against the general flow of passengers.
A computer can be trained to watch out for certain events picked up by digital CCTV cameras. An isolated bag which does not move for a pre-set period of time would be highlighted on the screen.
Although a number of companies are involved in developing the systems, the basic principle underlying the technology is the same.
Luton Airport already has a digital closed circuit television system installed, which would make it easier to bolt on the smart software necessary to make a Video Analytics system work.
The rail industry is also set to test the technology at Clapham Junction, one of the busiest intersections in Britain.
In another development, talks have started which could see the current airport forecourt restrictions being eased. Much will depend on assurances that all the plotters involved in the latest planned terrorist outrages have been identified.
But other security measures will have to be put in place before what is known in the industry as "kiss and fly" is allowed to take place.
These include placing barriers - such as bollards - in front of terminals to make it physically impossible to drive a car bomb into the building.
BAA, which runs seven of the country's main airports, is also reconfiguring its forecourts to widen the distance between any drop off point and the terminal.
Meanwhile a report claimed that passengers are still getting confused by the security arrangements which were introduced last August.
The biggest difficulties are being caused by the rules restricting the amount of liquids and gels which can be taken on board, the consumer magazine, Which, said. As a result vast amounts are being confiscated at airports across the country, with passengers still trying to take containers larger than the 100 ml limit onto aircraft.
At Birmingham just under a tonne of liquids are seized at security checkpoints every day - enough to fill 18 baths. At Manchester twice as much is being confiscated.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/07/05/nterror605.xml
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