Do Video Analytics Work? - Survey
Author: John Honovich, Published on Aug 11, 2009The question, "Do Video Analytics Work?" is currently receiving a lot of attention. Such a question can be asked both technically and as a matter of opinion. While the technical element is ultimately most important, the beliefs of a community can accelerate or block consideration of new technology.
[Note: The polls are now closed and the results and recommendations are released.]
Recommended resources for learning more on video analytics are provided after the polls.
Resources on Video Analytics
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