Defense Nuclear Agency, 6801 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA, 22310- 3398

A -- OBJECT AND PATTERN RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY FOR APPLICATION IN ARMS CONTROL TREATY VERIFICATION POC Ms. Cynthia Brice, Negotiator, (703) 325-6628, Daniel R. Gonzales, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-6684. The Defense Nuclear Agency (DNA) has a requirement for a Phase 1 development and demonstration of object and pattern recognition software algorithms for use on image files obtained from digital video cameras. An object and pattern recognition tool is one technology that would provide an alternate monitoring capability in the arms control regimes currently requiring an on-site inspector presence. Such a tool would be small and easy to use, and would require minimum technical specialization for the operator. The algorithms developed under this effort are to be incorporated with and used in conjunction with existing motion detection algorithms. The primary objective of this effort is to develop a prototype digital video surveillance system which when employed in an unattended scenario can detect and discriminate legal from illegal activities as defined by a treaty or agreement. Object and pattern recognition algorithms must distinguish between objects and humans as well as identify specific types of objects. The system shall generate a signal or alarm immediately upon detecting any illegal activity. To achieve this objective the contractor shall refine, enhance and further develop existing motion detection, object and pattern recognition algorithm technologies from their standard product line. Information on DNA solicitations, already released, can be obtained by calling the DNA Hotline at (703) 325-1173. Reference Synopsis No. 96-60 (0122)

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