Description

This issue of Homeland Security TOE covers advancements in surveillance technologies. Innovations profiled include:
Video-based business intelligence for retailers by March Networks
Artificial intelligence-based detection and tracking by CalAtlantic
Visual merchandising and video analytics tool by Prism Skylabs
Smarter video surveillance using deep learning by Camio
Surveillance technology using active laser illumination by GEM elettronica
Portable long range radar by FLIR Systems
UAV with long flight time by Airbus Defense and Space
LiDAR system for intrusion detection by Quanergy Systems

The Homeland Security TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) captures global innovations and developments related to homeland security on a monthly basis. Technologies enabling security segments, including incident management, border security, CBRNE, disaster management, cybersecurity, first responders, critical infrastructure protection, maritime security, food security, personal protective equipment, and airport security are captured in this TOE.

The need for low power, smaller, lighter sensors with enhanced performance attributes and minimal false alarms is driving innovations in the sensors space. The Sensors and Control cluster covers innovations pertaining to technologies such as wireless sensors and networks, energy harvesting, haptics and touch, MEMS and nanosensors, terahertz, ubiquitous/smart sensors, CBRNE, quantified-self, sensor fusion, M2M communications, and drones.

Keywords: Video surveillance, surveillance, drone, radar, deep learning, artificial intelligence, LiDAR, UAV