Pyramid Vision Previews Cutting-Edge Vision and Video Surveillance Technologies at ISC West.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ISC (1) (Internet Systems Consortium, Redwood City, CA www.isc.org) An organization founded by Paul Vixie, Carl Malamud and Rick Adams in 1994 and later sponsored by UUNET and other Internet companies. West 2004 Booth #6117 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2004 Expanded product offering to include VisionAlert 1.4; Video Detective for forensic analysts; and Hawk, the next generation surveillance management platform Pyramid Vision(TM), the performance leader in intelligent video surveillance, announced today that it would preview three new security visualization products at the 2004 International Security Conference (ISC) West (booth #6117) in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , Nevada. "With the new offerings being unveiled at ISC West, we are showing Pyramid Vision's commitment to providing security and law enforcement officials with the best in security visualization and video analysis tools," said Craig Chambers, president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Pyramid Vision. Product advancements being unveiled at ISC West include: -- VisionAlert 1.4: The latest VisionAlert release adds networked video input and additional advanced behavior detection capabilities. VisionAlert transforms conventional security video into an intelligent security awareness Security awareness is the knowledge and attitude members of an organization possess regarding the protection of the physical and, especially, information assets of that organization. tool by detecting security breaches, moving targets, loitering Loitering (IPA pronunciation: ['lɔɪtəˌrɪŋ] is an intransitive verb meaning to stand idly, to stop numerous times, or to delay and procrastinate. and suspicious objects in monitored areas. -- VideoDetective FA: Specifically designed for forensic analysts, this product offers all the analytical capabilities of VideoDetective in a software-only version. It uses cutting-edge computer vision techniques to transform shaky, blurry, low-resolution images into sharper, clearer video. -- Hawk: A new product targeted for Summer 2004 availability, Hawk is an integrated and scaleable security sensor management platform that takes medium-to-large-scale security surveillance systems to the next level by creating a unified, multi-dimensional view of multiple alarm sensors and video feeds. "With access to Sarnoff Corporation's world-class computer vision laboratory, Pyramid Vision is in a unique position to offer a range of solutions based on decades of privately funded and government sponsored research. VisionAlert 1.4 and Hawk are direct examples of this capability and our commitment to provide products that continuously improve and enhance the ability of security operators to analyze and manage complex tactical situations," Chambers said. About Pyramid Vision Founded in 1997 as a venture of the Sarnoff Corporation, Pyramid Vision (www.pyramidvision.com) develops and manufactures applications that enhance the ability of security operators, public safety authorities and military forces to understand and respond to physical security threats. Pyramid Vision offers an unmatched breadth of commercial products based on years of privately funded and government sponsored research and development with agencies such as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), U.S. government agency administered by the Department of Defense (see Defense, United States Department of). (DARPA DARPA: see Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) The name given to the U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency during the 1980s. It was later renamed back to ARPA. ), the Technical Support Working Group, the Office of National Drug Control Policy The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) was established by the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C.A. § 1501 et seq.) and began operations in January 1989. , and the Department of Defense. Our products have been deployed in a variety of military, security, law enforcement and commercial applications that require the highest image quality and automated video intelligence. Pyramid Vision's customers include the Department of Defense, leading defense system integrators, agencies of the Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States , drug enforcement agencies, UAV UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAV Unmanned Air Vehicle UAV Unmanned Aerospace Vehicle UAV Unmanned Airborne Vehicle UAV Uninhabited Air Vehicle UAV Urban Assault Vehicle UAV Unpiloted Aerial Vehicle (less common) producers, and state and federal law enforcement organizations. Pyramid Vision serves agencies of the Federal Government and its suppliers from its Washington, D.C. area offices. SOURCE: Pyramid Vision |
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