Motorola / Vigilant Sued By Partner Over Facial Recognition Agreement

Published Jun 01, 2023 13:34 PM

Motorola's Vigilant, while better known for LPR, also provides facial recognition. However, a recently-filed $40 million lawsuit alleges that Vigilant abused a contract with an outside data compiler when it built and began offering the facial recognition system.

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In this note, we examine the complaint, the entity asserting the allegations, the background of the founder of Likeness and the signature to this deal plus how this relates to Motorola/Vigilant's product offerings.

For background, see Motorola Acquires Vass/Vigilant LPR, Favorite and Worst LPR/ANPR Providers, and Motorola Speaks on Security / Surveillance Acquisition Strategy.

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Comments (5)
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Undisclosed Manufacturer #1
Jun 01, 2023

*** **** ********** ***** ** **** article *** ******* ** ** **** Avigilon *** ****** *** ************ ** IPVM's ********** **** ** ******* ******/****/****.

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John Honovich
Jun 01, 2023
IPVM

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Christie Smythe
Jun 01, 2023

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Sagy Amit
Jun 04, 2023

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Sagy Amit
Jun 04, 2023

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