An infrared imaging system developed at Loughborough University has won the prestigious travel innovation award from The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
The system, called dtect, is designed to count the number of people in moving road vehicles.
The technology works by detecting human skin behind all types of automotive glass at a distance of 10 to 1,000 metres, and is effective in all weather conditions, both at night or during the day.
dtect was designed by Dr John Tyrer, an optical engineer, as a means to monitor car sharing lanes, but the system has proved equally effective for use in road tolling and for observation in high security areas.
IET Innovation in Engineering Awards
The aims of the IET Innovation in Engineering Awards are to recognise and reward innovative organisations and to raise the profile and the importance of innovation.
Presenting the awards, television personality Johnny Ball said: “Innovation is at the heart of business and wealth creation. It is right that we acknowledge those who push the boundaries of science, engineering and technology and it will be exciting to see how the innovations awarded this year will make their mark in the future.”
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Date Published: November 27, 2007
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