Track and blur objects

Project Overview

In the realm of law enforcement, the ability to analyze video footage efficiently and accurately is crucial for public safety and criminal investigations. We developed a state-of-the-art video analysis solution that empowers law enforcement agencies to detect critical elements within video feeds, enhancing their operational capabilities.

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The Challenge: Streamlining Video Analysis

Law enforcement agencies often face the daunting task of sifting through hours of video footage to identify faces, individuals, and potential threats. Traditional methods are time-consuming and require specialized skills, making it difficult for personnel to respond swiftly to critical incidents. Our goal was to create an intuitive, fast, and powerful tool that simplified the analysis process while maintaining high accuracy in object detection.

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The Strategy: Building a Comprehensive Detection and Editing System

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Object Detection Capabilities

Our solution utilizes the YOLOv10 model, trained to detect a wide range of objects, including:

• Faces
• People
• Dangerous items (e.g., knives, guns)
• License plates, enabling tracking of suspects across multiple camera feeds

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Real-time Tracking and Editing

Users can quickly blur or edit objects of interest (SOI) throughout video footage. This functionality allows law enforcement personnel to manipulate videos without needing advanced technical skills. Instead of processing each frame manually, users can select objects to erase from the entire timeline with just a click.

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Cloud-Based Processing

By leveraging AWS Batch, our software processes video footage efficiently in the cloud. Each job is handled individually, providing detailed statistics and assigned Object IDs. This architecture ensures rapid processing times and scalability.

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User-Friendly Electron Application

We created a cross-platform Electron application compatible with various operating systems. This tool allows users to access video feeds, edit in real time, and view data securely through WebSockets, facilitating seamless collaboration among law enforcement agencies.

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Efficient Exporting and Compatibility

Our tool supports exporting video in multiple formats, ensuring compatibility with various systems and applications. This feature streamlines workflows for both law enforcement and media outlets, significantly reducing the time required for video editing tasks.

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The Impact: Transforming Video Analysis in Law Enforcement

With the implementation of our video analysis solution, law enforcement agencies experienced significant improvements in efficiency and effectiveness:

• Rapid Processing Times: Tasks that previously took hours, such as blurring sensitive information in videos, were completed in mere minutes, allowing agencies to respond more quickly to investigations.
• Cost-Effective Operations: The software reduced the need for extensive video editing personnel, enabling agencies to allocate resources more effectively.
• Enhanced Situational Awareness: We developed a comprehensive logging mechanism to monitor system performance proactively, allowing us to address issues before they affect users.
• Sustainable Business Model: Our complex charging system correlates job specifications—such as video resolution and frame rate—with our advanced model, ensuring a profitable and scalable business approach.

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Why it Matters: Empowering Law Enforcement with Technology

This project exemplifies the transformative potential of technology in law enforcement. By streamlining video analysis and enhancing operational efficiency, we positioned our solution as an invaluable tool for agencies committed to public safety. The success of this project highlights how advanced AI models and user-friendly interfaces can revolutionize traditional processes, enabling law enforcement to focus on what matters most: protecting communities.

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