Image detection in the real world

Intelligent image detection systems are part of a centralised approach to modern day traffic management. This has arisen from the need for more cost effective and efficient monitoring of traffic. Traffic monitoring CCTV tends to be unique in that they include high camera numbers, in the public domain and long transmission paths (up to 40Km). With 2000 cameras and over 100 monitors it is not feasible to continuously monitor every CCTV installed within TfL's network. In fact, it has been shown that manual monitoring over time significantly reduces the accuracy of detection. Therefore, the development of a technology that provides automatic and relevant real-time alerts to Traffic Management Operators can have an immediate and long term impact on traffic management through the implementation of responsive traffic strategies.