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Machine Vision Aids Lifeguards

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Daniel S. Burgess

Despite their best efforts, lifeguards cannot monitor every swimmer in a loud, busy pool. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of six people drown daily in US pools, and drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related deaths in US children. With the help of a computerized lifeguard being installed across North America and Europe, that may change. The Poseidon drowning-detection system backs up lifeguards by monitoring the trajectories of swimmers in the pool. Poseidon comprises a central processor and a network of cameras, including CCDs in...Read full article

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