Facial recognition and intelligent surveillance systems to be applied in Tianjin

As a primary developing direction of the safe guarding technology, Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) has been widely used in many countries and regions. No matter whether you are driving or walking, the system captures every movement that you make.

According to Tianjin government, the Video Surveillance program, a key element of smart city' development, is already underway.

A tester samples the facial recognition system. [Photo/Xinhua]

In addition, facial recognition and intelligent surveillance will be applied in the National Games next month in Tianjin, the organizing committee of the Games announced on July, 29.

When it comes to facial recognition, people naturally think of high-level events, however, the technology has been applied in urban public security management. For example, in crowded areas, the facial recognition is able to recognize identification with 95 percent accuracy.

"To zoom in the competitions on details will be achieved by using the facial recognition during the National Games",the organizing committee added.