Omniperception: Cutting edge research set to reduce crime with improved automatic face recognition
February 12, 2009

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CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH SET TO REDUCE CRIME WITH IMPROVED AUTOMATIC FACE RECOGNITION

Thursday February 12, 2009 Face recognition experts are carrying out ground breaking research to improve the effectiveness of suspect identification on CCTV footage and adding lip movement and speech pattern recognition to existing face recognition. A new combination of lip reading and speech recognition capabilities offers law enforcers new ways of securing valuable evidence about a suspect’s identity from CCTV - faster and more accurately than has ever been possible before. The project, being carried out jointly by face recognition experts OmniPerception and international defence and security company BAE Systems, is set to transform the development of biometric recognition technology worldwide. This research will also take forward new advanced face finding and tracking technology for use with CCTV footage; and improved automatic detection and understanding of behaviour and events, for multi-camera systems. The £1.5m project is being funded by BAE Systems through its Investment in Innovation programme. The Investment In Innovation programme was set up in 2008 to encourage and support innovative small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the development and delivery of new technology to improve security, in the UK and world-wide. The face recognition and behavioural biometric work with OmniPerception is one of the programme’s first projects. This work builds on OmniPerception’s existing capability to develop and deliver cutting edge technology for the security market. BAE Systems’ presence not only supports the development of state-of-the-art technology but also ensures that the core biometric technology is bringing real benefit to the operators of UK law enforcement and security systems. David McIntosh, CEO of OmniPerception said: “The full potential of CCTV as a defensive security measure and as an investigative tool has yet to be realised. One of the keys to it is better automation – faster and more accurate. At a time when many agencies need improved confidence in these areas, our work with BAE Systems is designed to deliver new high tech solutions that make a real difference.”
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David Mullin of BAE Systems said: “Our investment in this working partnership with OmniPerception underlines our confidence in the vital part this innovative company already plays in improving security through biometric and image processing technology; and its ability to take present day security capabilities to new even higher levels.” The 18 month-long project will see BAE Systems provide financial, project management and engineering support to the team of experts from OmniPerception conducting the main Research & Development programme. NOTES TO EDITORS About BAE Systems BAE Systems is the premier global defence and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 100,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded £15.7 billion (US $31.4 billion) in 2007.

About OmniPerception OmniPerception, a private British company based in Guildford, Surrey, is a global supplier of computer vision capabilities, specialising in facial biometrics and advanced image processing. The company’s software is in widespread use in the UK and internationally, providing automated solutions for the recognition of objects and people in a wide range of customer applications – including secure biometric access control and facial imaging for police custody management and criminal investigations. About the Investment in Innovation BAE Systems Investment In Innovation programme invests up to £5m each year in technologies for the company’s defence and security customers. It also provides non-financial support, drawing upon BAE System’s engineering, project management and technology resources. It provides partner companies with test and evaluation facilities, places members of staff with partner companies and supports other initiatives to reinforce and accelerate the development of technology. Initially focussing on intelligence, security and resilience technologies, Investment in Innovation will consider any technologies that benefit BAE Systems and its customers.

For more information contact:
Carol Jenkins at OmniPerception on 07786 132375 01296 338283 caroljenkinsnews@aol.com or:
Barney O’Kelly at BAE Systems - Tel: +44 (0) 1252 384717 Mob: +44 (0) 7803 667434 barney.okelly@baesystems.com



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