UCL (University College of London) scientists are working on a project to develop a system, which uses RFID tags & CCTV cameras.
The system will enable easy tracking of the movements of passengers at airports. The project, funded by EU, is intended to assist airport authorities in keeping track of passengers and in reaching departure gates on time. Thereby, reducing risks of missing take-off slots.
These systems may also be useful at places such as conferences for delegates and theme parks for tracking children.
"We're working to develop an interface between RFID tags and cameras to help the camera identify them in a busy departure lounge while the tag finds the passenger. So, if anyone is late for flight he/she can be easily located and taken to the departure gate," said Paul Brennan, a project leader at UCL.
Also, Innovision, a UK based RFID specialist, is involved in this project. Innovision's involvement will give the project a technological advantage. The system that's being developed is likely to be helpful for big aircrafts such as Airbus A380, which can carry 700 passengers.
"Advent of latest technologies like video analytics and IP video, Biometrics, RFID and compatibility of security and IT has stimulated the growth of global security market. Shifting of global CCTV market from Analogue to Digital, has opened new avenues of growth in the shape of improvement of existing systems, rising countries seeking sophisticated technologies," according to a recent report "CCTV Market Update (2006-2007)" published by RNCOS.
There's a problem of getting that many passengers onto the aircraft in time, so that a scheduled departure can be met. It may also be used for tracking movements of large numbers of people at an airport. This will help in clearing up the queues at airports," stated Phil Bacon, EU coordinator for the project.
Related Market Research Reports:
Global CCTV Market Analysis (2008-2012)
Global Electronic Surveillance Market Outlook
UK CCTV Market Update (2007)
