Method for Incorporating Facial Recognition Technology in a Multimedia Surveillance System

Abstract

Embodiments provide a surveillance system having at least one camera adapted to produce an IP signal, the at least one camera having an image collection device configured for collecting image data, the at least one camera having at least one facial processor configured to execute with digital format image data at least one facial recognition algorithm, execution of the at least one facial recognition algorithm with the digital format image data detecting faces when present in the digital format image data, execution of the at least onefacial recognition algorithm providing for each detected face at least one set of unique facial image data.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a Continuation of application Ser. No. 10 / 719,792, filed on Nov. 21, 2002, titled “Method for Incorporating Facial Recognition Technology in a Multimedia Surveillance System”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention generally relates to use of facial recognition technology as used in surveillance and access systems and is specifically directed to incorporation of such technology in an IP compatible, networked, comprehensive multimedia surveillance system.[0004]2. Discussion of the Prior Art[0005]My earlier patents and applications have covered various aspects of the networked multimedia surveillance system in detail. My following earlier patents and pending applications are incorporated herein by reference:Ser. No. 10 / 192,870 Filing Date: Jul. 10, 2002Title: Comprehensive Multi-Media Surveillance and Response System f...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This solution enhances the identification and verification of individuals, improves access control, attendance tracking, and data management, enabling efficient facial recognition across multiple databases and surveillance systems, and allows for historical analysis and real-time tracking of individuals within monitored areas.

Problems solved by technology

Up to now, database searches were limited to textual entries (i.e., name, social security number, birth date, etc.), leaving room for error and oversight.

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