Smart camera to predict human actions

Published on 31 Jan 2007

A Scottish inventor has been awarded GBP 50,000 to develop a CCTV camera that can predict human behaviour, reports the BBC.

Talking about his idea, Douglas Macdonald said:

"I have a concept to use computer vision to interpret human behaviour and what people are likely to do next. It is about learning modus operandi.

"Cameras are trying to help, they can identify people that have characteristics relating to suspicious behaviour, people we can't be sure about. It can catch your attention and it is down to a human to make the decision. It means businesses can use their security resources more effectively."