Overview
Automated Surveillance A Guide to Intelligent Video Analytics comprehensively explains the concepts of Video Analytics technology in a way that provides the uninitiated reader with a clear understanding of its value to today s society. In addition to explaining the technology behind image based analysis, the book discusses its use in various industry applications, each with its specific requirements. It explains how to analyse risk and how to assess the costs and benefits for a security project to ensure an effective purchasing process. Providing detailed guidelines on the practical aspects of implementation such as the correct placement of cameras as well as on the theory on how the technology works, the book constitutes the first comprehensive guide on this new art of Intelligent Surveillance. The book has been written so that for the most part, once the initial concepts have been understood, each chapter stands on its own and can be read independently. The intent was to enable readers to browse through the book and use it as a reference. For instance, if your interest is in Understanding Risk, you can read the chapter on that subject without having read the chapters on how to calculate the storage requirement.