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You have to wonder why they are using magnetic strips -- in an era with tons of computing power, video would make more sense. Especially with a $400mm investmen
by bprater 14y ago
You have to wonder why they are using magnetic strips -- in an era with tons of computing power, video would make more sense. Especially with a $400mm investment!
Not only could a human agent watch the street from a command post, but computers could make decisions based on what people are currently doing in their cars down the street.
- gcr 14y agoI disagree. What advantage would video provide over magnetic strips? Magnetic strips are (likely): - Cheaper than setting up and powering video cameras - Resistent to harsh conditions (eg. good luck hiring someone to go around town and wiping all the foggy camera lenses during a rainstorm) - Likely to last longer than a video sensor - Probably more accurate than video, too - Doesn't need a huge computing infrastructure to monitor and interpret - Respects pedestrians' privacy more
- khuey 14y agoNit: they're inductive loops, not "magnetic strips".