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Researcher developing video technology for surveillance

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An Ohio State University professor is developing an advanced video surveillance system that uses computers equipped with video cameras to not only detect the presence of people, but also to identify their activities. The research has broad implications for national security as well as search and rescue, border patrol, law enforcement, and many other types of military applications.

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