June 13, 2012—SightLogix, a U.S.-based manufacturer of an intelligent video surveillance system designed specifically for use in the outdoor environment, will soon deploy its smart thermal video analytics system, which include the SightLogix Thermal SightSensor, at the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) in Jacksonville, Florida.
JAXPORT is an independent agency responsible for the development of public seaport facilities in Jacksonville. The JAXPORT contract was awarded to W.W. Gay Fire & Integrated Systems Inc., a SightLogix dealer headquartered in Jacksonville, after evaluation of multiple bids received for the project.
SightLogix Thermal SightSensors were chosen to be deployed at JAXPORT because they provide clear, detailed thermal images night and day, and can detect intrusions in complete darkness, the company says. A high degree of on-board image processing enables the camera to ignore nuisance alarms such as small animals, birds, blowing debris or moving tree limbs, and accurately detect a person entering a secure area. Upon detecting an intruder, the system determines the exact location of the intrusion and can automatically steer Pan Tilt Zoom cameras to zoom in and follow the intruder using PTZ tracking.
“Port security requires accurate, cost-effective situational awareness over expansive outdoor areas,” said John Romanowich, SightLogix president and CEO. “SightLogix systems have been designed specifically for these types of applications. We’re pleased to have been selected by JAXPORT after their thorough evaluation of our capabilities.”
The SightLogix system is being deployed at several JAXPORT locations, where it will serve as a valuable tool to apprehend vandals, thieves and even potential terrorists. Developed in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and now deployed to protect The World Trade Center, SightLogix technology has been successfully deployed to protect facilities throughout the world, for a wide range of critical infrastructure applications, says the company.
