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Citation
(2006), "At the forefront of homeland security", Sensor Review, Vol. 26 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2006.08726bad.001
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
At the forefront of homeland security
At the forefront of homeland security
Keywords: Identification, Security products
In the current climate, where homeland security is at the top of many national agendas, Captec, the leading industrial computer manufacturer, are supplying some of its latest computer platforms to leading providers of high tech security, surveillance and traffic management systems, solutions that in many cases take advantage of the latest advances in automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology.
ANPR is one of a new array of techniques being used to monitor and collect vehicle details and movements. Roadside or vehicle fitted cameras collect number plate images, which when processed can be used in a variety of applications from counter terrorism to congestion charging, anti- theft initiatives, traffic surveys, mobile policing, road safety or access control systems.
Captec are providing security, policing and commercial markets with microbox industrial personal computer (IPC) solutions, which support a Pentium 4 mobile processor, able to execute “on the spot” processing and manipulation of the acquired image data. Designed to be permanently installed and operated in vehicles, or roadside mounted, the Captec supplied platforms have been fully ruggedized to withstand extreme environmental conditions and where applicable fitted with dampers to protect against vehicular shock and vibration.
With fan-less construction, the Captec platforms can provide round the clock monitoring with minimal maintenance requirements. And with a number of mounting configurations available, units may be fitted on or inside existing roadside furniture, car boots, at ferry ports and in a variety of other applications.
The high specification IPCs are able to support a wide range of peripherals, including conventional or infrared cameras, global positioning system receivers as well as TETRA or GSM/ GPRS communications devices.
For further details, visit the web site: www.captec.co.uk