Combining RFID and Video Surveillance
This article offers a detailed discussion of the Optag project, a study conducted in 2004 and funded by the European Union. The study is designed to assess the feasibility of combining Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag passenger locations with video surveillance systems to move large numbers of people efficiently and safely through the increasingly complex environment of major airports. The author notes that advantages of an integrated system combining RFID with video surveillance would include controlled entry to secure locations; precise automated tracking, particularly on certain individuals where prior intelligence has indicated a possible security threat; building evacuation help in case of emergencies such as fire, where poor visibility would be a factor; rapid location of lost children or of passengers who fail to arrive on time at departure gates. The author discusses the technical aspects surrounding the implementation of Optag, as well as potential challenges such as public opposition due to privacy concerns.
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Availability:
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Authors:
- Brennan, Paul
- Publication Date: 2007-1
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Figures; Photos;
- Pagination: pp 38-42
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Serial:
- International Airport Review
- Volume: 11
- Issue Number: 1
- Publisher: Russell Publishing Limited
- ISSN: 1366-6339
- Serial URL: http://www.russellpublishing.com/pages/airport/airport1.html
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Airports; Automatic tracking; Emergencies; Integrated systems; Monitoring; Passenger handling; Passenger security; Passengers; Privacy; Radio frequency identification; Surveillance; Video cameras
- Identifier Terms: European Union
- Subject Areas: Aviation; Finance; Passenger Transportation; Security and Emergencies; Terminals and Facilities;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01050480
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: May 31 2007 8:47AM