These Japanese Railway Cameras Identify Inebriated Passengers
Charlotte Joyce Kidd — August 16, 2015 — Eco
A Japanese railway company has invented a bizarre technology that has the potential to save hundreds of lives each year.
The West Japan Railway Company, better known as JR West, is introducing a drunken commuter cam that can identify when a passenger is inebriated. If a passenger waiting for a train displays behaviors such as lingering on a bench for too long or weaving back and forth across the platform, the surveillance system will automatically flag them and alert an attendant. Japanese railway employees can then assist the customer in order to prevent any harm from coming to them.
In 2013 alone, 221 Japanese railway passengers were hit by trains, with 60% of these incidents caused by technology. This unusual development in surveillance technology may therefore stop hundreds of Japanese railway accidents from ever happening.
The West Japan Railway Company, better known as JR West, is introducing a drunken commuter cam that can identify when a passenger is inebriated. If a passenger waiting for a train displays behaviors such as lingering on a bench for too long or weaving back and forth across the platform, the surveillance system will automatically flag them and alert an attendant. Japanese railway employees can then assist the customer in order to prevent any harm from coming to them.
In 2013 alone, 221 Japanese railway passengers were hit by trains, with 60% of these incidents caused by technology. This unusual development in surveillance technology may therefore stop hundreds of Japanese railway accidents from ever happening.
Trend Themes
1. Drunken Commuter Detection - Innovative surveillance technology that identifies inebriated passengers at train stations, potentially preventing accidents and harm.
2. Automated Behavioral Flagging - Surveillance cameras equipped with algorithms that automatically flag passengers displaying behaviors indicative of intoxication, ensuring prompt assistance.
3. Preventing Train Accidents - Implementing technology to reduce the number of accidents caused by impaired passengers on Japanese railways.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - Implementing drunk commuter-detecting cameras as a safety measure in public transportation systems like railways.
2. Surveillance - Developing and deploying advanced surveillance systems capable of detecting specific behaviors and alerting attending staff.
3. Safety Technology - Introducing innovative safety technology within the transportation industry to prevent accidents and protect passengers.
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