NYC testing lasers that detect when people fall onto subway tracks

[CHamilton]

NYC testing lasers that detect when people fall onto subway tracks

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is testing motion sensor lasers, thermal imaging, intelligent video software, and radio frequencies to determine the best method of detecting when a person falls onto the subway tracks.

The lasers would beam across the tracks, Mission Impossible-style. When the beams are interrupted by a body, it triggers an alarm that will stop oncoming trains. The radio frequencies would work similarly. Thermal imaging would detect body heat on the tracks, and the smart video software installed in the closed-circuit cameras would recognize when a large object moves from the platform to the tracks.

 

[Bob Dylan]

NYC testing lasers that detect when people fall onto subway tracks

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is testing motion sensor lasers, thermal imaging, intelligent video software, and radio frequencies to determine the best method of detecting when a person falls onto the subway tracks.

The lasers would beam across the tracks, Mission Impossible-style. When the beams are interrupted by a body, it triggers an alarm that will stop oncoming trains. The radio frequencies would work similarly. Thermal imaging would detect body heat on the tracks, and the smart video software installed in the closed-circuit cameras would recognize when a large object moves from the platform to the tracks.

Looks like Ronnie Raygun's Dreamworld Boondoggle "Star Wars" Defense System from the 80s might Actually be Put to a Practical Use! <_<

 

[caravanman]

Seems a great idea to have an automatic train stopping system. I sometimes wonder whether employing real human beings & so cutting unemployment, as an alternative to expensive high tech, might make our stations feel both more welcoming and safe?

Ed.

 

[Bob Dylan]

Seems a great idea to have an automatic train stopping system. I sometimes wonder whether employing real human beings & so cutting unemployment, as an alternative to expensive high tech, might make our stations feel both more welcoming and safe?

Ed.

:hi: True this Eddie!

 

[fairviewroad]

The trick will be designing a system that can tell the difference between a small child and a large rat.