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Site-Adaptive Face Recognition at a Distance

Award Information

Awardee
General Electric Company
Award #
2007-DE-BX-K191
Funding Category
Competitive
Location

Niskayuna, NY

Congressional District
20
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2007
Total funding (to date)
$496,341
Original Solicitation
NIJ FY 07 Biometrics Technologies: Invited Full Proposals

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2007, $496,341)

GE will develop a site-adaptive approach to face recognition at a distance, for use in criminal justice and homeland security applications. They will develop a face recognition engine that continuously adapts to the changing imaging conditions of a specific site. This development and evaluation effort will optimize face recognition at a distance could lead to the adoption of new tools and technologies for use by local law enforcement agencies.

ca/ncf

Date Created: September 11, 2007