All CCTV cameras come with a certain field of view and coverage, and there is no easy way to measure or map their blind spots. The idea here is that the CCTV camera X in question will project an infrared (IR) blast which will spread across the area that’s in the camera X’s field of… Continue reading “CCTV camera blind spots to be mapped using infrared blast detected by other cameras”
Category: 1 Line Ideas
Ideas that are meant for the real world, which do not exist anywhere yet, and which can be conveyed in a couple of lines
“Pubs & bars should test exiting patrons with breathalyzers to prevent drunk driving”
I understand that bars and pubs are like any other establishment – they cater to a certain type of demand, and profit off the product / service / experience that they provide. However, unlike most other establishments, it can be said that bars & pubs do have a bit of an association (and hence, some… Continue reading “Pubs & bars should test exiting patrons with breathalyzers to prevent drunk driving”
“Highway checkpoints to sell safety equipment like reflectors”
The idea is simple – there are 2 checkpoints on the highway. The first checkpoint jots down all vehicle numbers as they pass. As they pass, the attendant flashes a light on the rear of the vehicle to see if it has a sufficient quantity of working safety gear (like reflectors or intact tail lights).… Continue reading “Highway checkpoints to sell safety equipment like reflectors”
“Ambulance toll payments should be removed”
Ambulances are expected to pay toll on highways which shouldn’t be required, as they can’t be expected to line up in case of emergencies.
What’s next, Dr. Watson?
It was sometime during my discovery of Dr. Watson and what IBM has finally managed to do, that it hit me – the fact that there is still, such a vast difference in what we can imagine and what we can execute. You can read all the fiction novels you want and watch all the… Continue reading What’s next, Dr. Watson?
Running Out Of Space
We all worry about the world running out of space for people, but is it really necessary? Have you realized that if the entire world’s population were to gather at one place, and form a square formation with each person taking up a space of 1 square metre, the size of the square grid of… Continue reading Running Out Of Space