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To: Joe Wagner who wrote (4008)	9/17/2001 9:51:01 PM
From: Joe Wagner	Respond to of 4808

OT- Article: Video Cameras for Airline Security, Image Recognition. ""The system will also be capable of utilizing Image Recognition Technology. Similar to a fingerprint, facial features are uniquely distinct. Video frames captured as passengers board, would be instantaneously transmitted to a database such as the database being referred to by government officials that contain individuals on a ``watch list''."" Monday September 17, 8:12 pm Eastern Time Press Release On-Board Video Cameras To Broadcast `In Flight, Real Time Video' From `Air To Ground' To Combat Terrorism THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17--International Communications Center of North America (ICCONA) headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, addressed the issue of airline safety with FAA and FBI officials last year regarding on-board video cameras on commercial aircraft. The system is comprised of specific hardware and software that will enable various video transmissions to be received from an aircraft by ICCONA. These transmissions can then be instantly re-transmitted to specific agencies concerned with airline security. A series of concealed miniature digital wireless cameras, strategically mounted on-board commercial aircraft will transmit video data to a proprietary on-board Recording device that will utilize an on-board satellite antenna. We can virtually view the internal activity of a commercial airline in every cabin including the flight deck, then transmit the raw digital and video data collected, in ``Real Time'' motion video from 5 - 30 frames per second with minimal resolution loss. Such data being instantly received and viewable in ``Real Time'' by aviation officials would prove to be an invaluable tool for individuals charged with making instant decisions. The system will also be capable of utilizing Image Recognition Technology. Similar to a fingerprint, facial features are uniquely distinct. Video frames captured as passengers board, would be instantaneously transmitted to a database such as the database being referred to by government officials that contain individuals on a ``watch list''. Following a search of the database utilized, information pertaining to a match would be immediately transmitted back to a Sky Marshal holding a wireless communication device, thereby enabling the Marshal to identify the person in question. Some aircraft have been equipped with video cameras mounted outside the aircraft for passenger entertainment purposes. Others have employed 'Ground to Air' video broadcasts that contain such content as news, sports, etc., again for passenger entertainment only. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: International Communications Center of North America Gordon M. Koch, 805/370-2451 Fax: 805/495-6897 info(At)iccona.com Email