A software platform that could help track missing persons: IISc Study

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a novel software platform from which apps and algorithms can intelligently track and analyse video feeds from cameras spread across cities.

The IISc said that such analyses are not only useful for tracking missing persons or objects, but also for “smart city” initiatives such as automated traffic control.

The breakthrough could benefit metros around the world who have set up thousands of surveillance cameras in public spaces.

“Machine learning models can scour through the feeds from these cameras for a specific purpose — tracking a stolen car, for example.