New software called I2T (Image to Text) offers a running commentary to ease video searching and analysis. Though still limited largely to more static videos such as surveillance footage, the software offers promise by translating key components of an image into searchable text.
The Kansas City Chiefs release controversial running back Larry Johnson.
I’m a little confused. Because it’s National Stop On Red Week . And I know our city is very concerned with traffic safety. The Daley administration has taken a strong stance against red light running , in its attempt to improve safety at Chicago intersections with traffic lights. Since 2003, the city has installed red light cameras at 158 Chicago intersections , with plans to have at least 220 photo enforced intersections by 2012. These numbers rank Chicago as one of America’s top f
As an ex-Brit, I’m well aware of the authorities’ love of surveillance and snooping, but even I, a pessimistic cynic, am amazed by the governments latest plan: to install Orwell’s telescreens in 20,000 homes. £400 million ($668 million) will be spend on installing and monitoring CCTV cameras in the homes of private citizens. Why? To make sure the kids are doing their homework, going to bed early and eating their vegetables. The scheme has, astonishingly, already been running in 2,000 famil
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Last night, I successfully introduced my collaborator Minh-Ha to my #1 fave film of all time, The Legend of Billie Jean (with Times Square and Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains running a close second and third). After countless viewings, I am still mesmerized by the scene of her transformation -- the beautiful but unassuming girl from the trailer park, after one too many violations of her sense of dignity, cuts off her hair (and her sleeves) and otherwise embraces her outla
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