Day: September 3, 2021

Motorola Solutions recently launched its complete CommandCentral suite. This release is public safety’s first ever cloud-native, end-to-end command center software suite that unifies the flow of data as an incident unfolds to provide greater clarity for mission-critical response and decision making. CommandCentral was developed following years of customer-based research and introduces a novel user experience that completely transforms the way public safety personnel collect, access and view information. The suite is built on a unified data platform that collects all agency data across 911 call handling, dispatch, video analytics, field reports, records, evidence and community engagement, and makes the data instantly actionable through assisted intelligence and a comprehensive 360-degree view of the incident. There are a series of necessary steps within the public safety workflow. These include routing calls; dispatching police, fire or emergency medical services; in taking data; and managing post-incident documentation, investigations, analysis and prosecution. Traditionally, each part of the workflow operated within its own disparate application, resulting in information silos that created barriers to information sharing and delayed case closure. CommandCentral eliminates these silos by integrating applications through a unified data platform so that as information is collected, it is immediately available across all applications, saving time and eliminating the risk of human error. By automatically collecting and correlating the influx of incident data from every source, including citizen multimedia, body-worn camera footage, fixed video, 911 information and radio logs, public safety can improve shared situational awareness, enhance collaboration between teams and easily build a complete case file. To support this cross-team, integrated experience, a 360° view of the incident is generated with an assigned case number the moment an incident starts and updates continuously as it unfolds. Users across the workflow can securely view and add relevant information to the virtual, centralized incident in real-time, from any location and with any form of data. Information is accessible and easily shared up and downstream, giving agencies greater confidence in the completeness and integrity of the record at any moment in time. “A public safety incident is highly fluid, and harnessing the variety, velocity and volume of data quickly and efficiently can make all the difference in a life-threatening situation,” said Mahesh Saptharishi, Chief Technology Officer & Senior Vice President, Software Enterprise & Mobile Video, Motorola Solutions, “CommandCentral places public safety personnel at the center, supporting the continuum of the workflow, so call takers, first responders and others involved in case resolution can easily share information, work as a team and make informed decisions, even under immense pressure.” In addition to its cloud-native CommandCentral applications, Motorola Solutions supports its extensive customer base using on-premises solutions by combining the power of their current systems with cloud-connected innovation, flexible subscription models and a clear path to cloud on a timeline determined by each agency. CommandCentral is a key component of Motorola Solutions’ mission-critical ecosystem, which also includes video security and analytics and mission-critical communications. Motorola Solutions is a global leader in mission-critical communications and analytics. Their technologies in land mobile radio mission-critical communications, video security & analytics and command center software, bolstered by managed & support services, make communities safer and help businesses stay productive and secure. At Motorola Solutions, they are ushering in a new era in public safety and security.  

A large number of different automatic number-plate recognition (ANPR) applications such as parking systems and toll control, requires that the system can be adapted in a short time and at low cost. Wahtari has developed the neural camera that is based on a flexible modular principle and equipped with Allied Vision’s Alvium 1800 C cameras. The challenge Varying requirements Wahtari has developed solutions for a wide variety of tasks. Depending on the application’s scope and the requirements, end users can create a product tailored to their needs based on Wahtari’s open architecture. For use in license plate recognition, the system must meet the highest requirements in terms of precision and speed. With a large number of different applications such as parking systems and toll control, it is essential that the system can be developed in a short time and at low cost. The solution Open system architecture The neural camera nCam developed by Wahtari is based on a flexible modular principle. It consists of the basic elements of an image sensor in the form of an Alvium CSI-2 camera, a carrier board, a lens, an image processing controller, a network interface, an AI accelerator, and an x68_46 Intel processor. Up to three Intel Movidius Myriad X VPUs neural processing units are dedicated exclusively to accelerate sophisticated deep learning inferencing. With its high-performance industrial image sensors ranging from 0.5 to 20.4 megapixel resolution, Alvium cameras fit perfectly into the system’s overall concept. As an open platform, nCam is used in many areas of intelligent traffic solutions (ITS), like license plate recognition (ANPR – automatic number plate recognition). Typical ANPR applications are vehicle access control e.g., via black & white lists, automatic billing of toll and parking tickets, as well as free-flow applications in multi-level parking garages or other constellations where RFID transponders are unsuitable. The benefits Flexibility through modularity Wahtari’s modular camera design is developed exactly for versatile requirements. The large sensor selection of the Alvium series opens up a wide range of applications for the nCam. Frame rates of up to 289fps or a resolution of up to 20.2MP are possible, while LEDs with white or IR light ensure a visibility range of up to 50m even at night. Depending on the task such as license plate recognition, the system can now be tailored exactly to individual requirements. The overall system is no larger than 355.00mmx130.00mmx210.00mm. Packaged in an IP67 aluminum housing with a sophisticated passive cooling system, the camera reliably delivers results in a matter of milliseconds even under the harshest conditions (-40°C to 55°C/ -40°F to 131°F). Optionally, it can be equipped with a sunshield. The ANPR system demonstrates its particularly high efficiency gains in scenarios where a large number of unknown vehicles need to be identified quickly and without errors. The number of incorrectly recognized license plates drops to almost zero thanks to deep learning. The collected data provides an ideal basis for drawing conclusions about the utilization of road or parking spaces, analyzing drivers’ usage behavior, and defining appropriate optimization measures.  

Rekor Systems, Inc., a provider of real-time roadway, customer and public safety intelligence to enable AI-driven decisions, announced the selection of its Rekor One™ vehicle recognition system by the City of Albany, New York, in partnership with the Albany Police Department. Rekor was selected after a competitive bid process in June 2021 to help maintain the safety and security of the community and its citizens. Albany is New York’s capital city and part of the economic and cultural core of the Capital District, the third most populous metropolitan region in the state. Rekor One™ will assist Albany’s law enforcement efforts to deter criminal activities and will serve as a forensic tool to help solve crimes after they occur. Rekor’s technology met various performance requirements which support Albany’s public safety mission, including lane capture, solar power operation, easy integration with third party applications, unlimited storage, and robust vehicle identification capabilities. Rekor’s solar option allows for cameras on remote escape routes without relying on city infrastructure or existing power sources. Albany will benefit from the groundbreaking capabilities of Rekor One™ to implement multiple missions simultaneously. By providing real-time access to vehicle make, model and color, as well as license plate information, the platform will support the Albany Police Department in accelerating investigations and will also assist in rapidly locating vehicles of interest and reduce response times to AMBER and Silver alerts. Concurrently, Rekor One™ will also deliver real-time alerts that allow for efficient action and correction by the proper agency when a vehicle is traveling at a dangerous speed or in the wrong direction, or encounters an obstruction in the roadway, minimizing the risk of accident and injury. “Using Rekor One™, the City will glean new intelligence on its roadways in real time, enabling a safer community and continue to progress as a smart city,” said Robert Berman, President and CEO, Rekor, “We look forward to our partnership and the successful outcomes that they will experience.” Rekor’s partnership with Albany follows successful implementations in 24 states nationwide. Rekor has quickly documented success in accelerating investigations, increasing recovery of stolen property, reducing accident risk and enhancing community relations. The system is expected to be fully installed in the near future.  

UK CCTV manufacturing company, 360 Vision Technology, confirms that its Invictus high-performance, ultra-lowlight, HD ruggedised PTZ camera is being rolled-out across the boroughs of Bristol. Over the past 10 years, 360 Vision Technology has developed a successful partnership with Bristol City Council, with the company supplying its Predator PTZ cameras for the city’s public space CCTV, traffic and metrobus projects. Building on that legacy, Chroma Vision have been awarded a contract to upgrade Bristol city centre’s existing camera network, with 360 Vision Technology Invictus PTZ cameras. Utilising Bristol City Council’s privately owned fibre-optic cable network, to date, Chroma Vison have installed 120 Invictus cameras, with 40 more units earmarked for installation in the next phase. In total, the new contract will see 350 Invictus cameras employed on the streets of Bristol. Bridging the divide between analogue and IP systems, and coupled to attractive pricing, the Invictus PTZ camera features industry-leading low power consumption, offering system operators significant energy savings, allied to low running costs. The cameras’ low carbon footprint also helps local authorities to meet their all-important carbon footprint reduction goals. Completing the Invictus’ highly-competitive camera package and providing peace-of-mind for local authority operators, the cameras’ high-quality paint finishes are supported by 360 Vision’s UK based design and manufacturing resource, and a comprehensive 3-year warranty, or an enhanced optional 5-year full warranty on request. “As a business we have worked with 360 Vision on many projects over the years and the incredible all-round imaging performance of the 360 Vision Invictus camera, coupled to attractive pricing, made it the perfect choice for deployment in Bristol,” confirmed Rick Aisthorpe, Engineering Director at Chroma Vision, “360 Vision have also supported us during the implementation phase of this project and are always happy to assist via phone or on site.” Mark Rees, Managing Director at 360 Vision Technology commented, “We place great value on our partnerships and we are delighted to be working with Chroma Vision on this significant upgrade project that continues 360 Vision’s camera legacy in Bristol. With a host of performance and user centric operational benefits, Invictus cameras feature extensively in many local authority upgrades, as customers look at total cost of ownership and the need to ensure CCTV equipment deployed is fit for purpose.”